I used to wear hunting boots until my buddy hurt his ankle pretty badly wearing them when he clipped a log so I bought some real boots. Last season I hit a rock in the early season with my left foot. I was wearing my Velo Raids so instead of taking out my ankle it turned my whole leg and lower body. Boots for sure saved my ankle, it still hurt but didn't do any serious damage. If I had been wearing my Danners it would have torn my foot off. Now I feel naked without good boots.
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