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Wade's World Hunting: “A turkey hunter is only as good as his boots.” This statement may be a little off base, but not much. During the course of a hunt, a turkey hunter may cover a lot of ground, and it’s imperative that his boots feel good and offer the support he needs to traverse long distances. Here are some pointers to remember when selecting turkey hunting boots.

First, they must fit properly. They should be snug so the boots don’t rub, but they should also allow some wiggle room in the toes. When buying boots, try them on with the socks you’ll be wearing when you’re hunting.

The boots should absolutely be waterproof. All turkey hunters walk through dew-covered fields or ford small streams. Turkey boots should be lightweight. Heavy boots are a major source of hunter fatigue, while light boots allow a hunter to keep going longer.

Turkey boots should provide good ankle and arch support. They should be camouflaged all over, including the sole (or, the sole may be brown, olive or some other drab color, but not bright). They should have medium insulation to keep feet warm on cool mornings (600-1000 grams of Thinsulate).

I wear Remington rubber pull-on boots. They satisfy all the above requirements. They also come up just under my knees, which allows me to wade deeper water. I wear one pair of light wool socks with these boots, and my feet are forever comfortable with this boot/sock combination.

So, be proactive in picking and wearing just the right boots into the turkey woods. Wet, cold, blistered, tired feet will greatly impair your hunting. But dry, warm, comfortable, fresh-feeling feet will allow you to go farther and experience more funon those great days in the spring woods.