PHOENIX PHIL
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I bought a pair of these at SCI this year and used them on my trip to RSA this year. All I can say is wow, what a great pair of boots. I started wearing them to work about a week or so before we left to get them broke in. I know breaking in boots is always wise for any boot, but it's particularly important with these Courtney's. I can tell you that my feet were feeling it after the first day and to an extent after the second day. But the more they broke in the greater they felt. And without question, these boots are the quietest boots I've ever worn. I can't wait to use these for this year's elk bowhunt.
What I would not use these boots for? High country mountain hunting, not a lot of ankle support that you really need on such a hunt. Extremely cold weather, there's no insulation. Appropriate socks on a somewhat cold day and I think they're fine, but not in the severe cold. Extremely wet conditions would not likely be good with these either. But the boot wasn't really designed for these conditions, so not really a criticism.
They are expensive, no doubt there. But if you're planning a buff or ele hunt, having such a quiet and comfortable boot makes it easily worth it IMO.
What I would not use these boots for? High country mountain hunting, not a lot of ankle support that you really need on such a hunt. Extremely cold weather, there's no insulation. Appropriate socks on a somewhat cold day and I think they're fine, but not in the severe cold. Extremely wet conditions would not likely be good with these either. But the boot wasn't really designed for these conditions, so not really a criticism.
They are expensive, no doubt there. But if you're planning a buff or ele hunt, having such a quiet and comfortable boot makes it easily worth it IMO.