New Boots & Footwear for 2025

The best of the best in hunting boots and footwear are now being released, delivering great new features, performance, and comfort like never before.

Whether you’re saddle hunting, hoofing it up the mountain, or stomping through the swamp, these boots are sure to keep you in the game.

Here’s a look at some of the best new hunting boots for 2025.

Kenetrek Elevated Extreme

The Kenetrek team has answered the demand for a more comfortable boot for saddle hunters with their all-new Elevated Extreme hunting boot. The boot is built specifically for all-day comfort for saddle hunters with a beefy 7mm full length midsole. Beyond the tree, the boots are also perfectly suited for your time on the ground as well with their Grapon outsoles built to tackle the toughest terrain with greater agility. You’ll find all the warmth you need in the tree thanks to the 1000 grams of Thinsulate insulation and Kenetrek’s Windtex waterproof, breathable membrane. The Elevated Extreme boots weigh in at 4lbs.

Price – $495

LaCrosse Cold Snap II

LaCrosse boots help you tackle the elements like never before with the all-new Cold Snap II. The boot is available in 1200G and 2000G insulation to keep your feet warm regardless of the temperatures. Even better, they’re built in a lightweight design for maximum comfort on your hike to the treestand or deer blind. They’re 100% waterproof thanks to their Dry-Core lining designed to keep your feet warm and dry, and their Permafrost outsole delivers maximum stability and traction along the trail. The boots are 9″ in height for the men’s boot and 8″ for the women’s. The boot weighs in at 4.6lbs per pair for the men and 3.5lbs for the women. The boots are available in Jet Black and Mossy Oak Country Roots for the men’s sizes and Olive Midnight for the women’s sizes.

Price – $219 (men) / $199 (women)

LaCrosse Women's Trailbreaker GTX

LaCrosse is calling their all-new Trailbreaker GTX hunting boot the multitool of boots for the women’s lace-up arsenal. They are designed with multi-directional outsole lugs that flex across variable terrain to provide reliable taction, no matter the conditions. You’ll find the boot available in 1000G Thinsulate Ultra Insulation for late season hunts. They’re built with in a sharp looking suede with lightweight abrasion-resistant polyester upper for rugged durability and GORE-TEX 100% waterproof, breathable lining for maximum protection from the weather and elements. The boots stand 7″ tall and weigh in at 2.2lbs (uninsulated) and 2.6lbs (insulated).

Price – $199 (uninsulated) / $219 (1000G)

DryShod Evalusion All-Around

The Dryshod Evalusion All-Around takes the best of Dryshod comfort and delivers the ultimate camp shoe for easy wearing before or after the hunt. As the name implies, these shoes are do-all footwear, whether hanging out around camp, the house, or running around town. The shoes feature a DUREVA ultra-lightweight outsole for maximum lightweight durability and they’re built on a waterproof design for all-climate and weather performance no matter where the trail takes you.

The All-Around is sized like your favorite athletic shoe and is offered in sizes 7-14 and half sizes 9.5 to 12.5. You’ll find multiple solid color combinations available as well as camo.

Price – $109

Chene Light Zippered Knee Boot

Chene Gear is one of the newer players in the hunting boot game, but they are quickly gaining a reputation for building some of the most comfortable and hunter-friendly boots on the market. As the name implies, these new Light Zippered Knee Boots are a lighter version of their original Knee Boot with a full-length YKK zipper with waterproof gusset for easy on/off assistance.

Inside, you’ll find an internal air mesh lining covering the entire boot to deliver enhanced moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and breathability properties. And when it comes to traction, these boots have you covered there as well with a rubber non-slip outersole with an optimal tread pattern to keep you grounded.

Price – $200

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Brodie Swisher

Brodie Swisher is a world champion game caller, outdoor writer, seminar speaker and Editor for Bowhunting.com. Brodie and his family live in the Kentucky Lake area of west Tennessee.