PHOTO – Boots On The Ground

February 18th, 2013

Here I am at work – my clothes are all about business, but my shoes are all about elk - I am breaking-in my brand new Lowa “Tibet” boots by wearing them around the office today.

In my opinion, the single most important piece of gear that I’ll be taking on my elk trip will be boots. Elk hunting is all about covering ground, and when you going to be living in the backcountry for a week, then you have to take care of your feet. From scouting new spots, to locating game, to getting in range for a shot, to packing out an elk – your boots are your lifeline in elk hunting.

Mark Huelsing is a regular guy with an irregular passion for bowhunting and the outdoors. Learn more about Sole Adventure or get in touch with Mark...

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averagehunter

Those look business class to me.
- SoleAdventure
  
  Nothing says, “taking care of business”, like rocking elk hunting boots in a meeting, right?
http://twitter.com/SoCalBowhunter Al Quackenbush

I agree, Mark. Take care of your feet and your hunt will be great. Don’t take care of them and you’ll be miserable. Way to take care of them!!
http://www.facebook.com/AaronAvestruz14 Aaron Avestruz

How did you decide on the Lowa Tibets? I’ve been looking at these as well. What others did you consider?
- SoleAdventure
  
  Aaron – The short version of the story is that I decided upon the Lowa’s after a TON of research. I considered numerous options from folks like Meindl, Kenetrek, Hanwag, Crispi, etc. – basically all of the big name players that you see in the backpacking and western hunting circles, but I am really glad that I went with Lowa. That isn’t to say anything bad about the others – I am sure they make some fine boots – but I am extremely impressed with the Tibet’s so far. I’ll definitely be posting a full review of them down the road, but in the meantime please let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you.