When hunting you are only as good as your feet! I switched to using Zamberlan years ago and haven't looked back! These boots are great for elk, deer, hiking and anything semi mountainess... it is stiff enough to side hill with a quarter on but still allows for flexibility allowing maneuverability. Waterproof enough to keep you dry as you go about a normal day in the field.(not standing still in the middle of a river or high water]. I recommend this boot for everything but extreme mountaineering.