Engineered for hunters, loggers, and outdoor professionals, the Hoffman Explorer 400 delivers rugged protection and all-day comfort in extreme conditions. This 8” boot combines tried-and-true durability with modern updates, keeping your feet dry, supported, and confident on challenging terrain.
The one-piece full-grain leather upper reduces seams that can cause discomfort, while a heavy-duty rubber rand protects against abrasion for long-lasting wear. Inside, the Sympatex® waterproof bootie and 400 grams of Thinsulate insulation keep your feet warm and dry in wet or cold conditions without sacrificing breathability.
A Vibram® Arctic Grip outsole ensures reliable traction on snow, ice, and slick surfaces, while Hoffman’s cushioned contour insoles provide all-day comfort. The Explorer 400 is fully resolable with Hoffman’s signature claw-lug sole, giving this boot a lifespan built for years of tough use.
Tech Specs
Height: 8”
Upper: Full-grain leather, one-piece vamp construction
Just not what I was expecting. Can't tell any difference from the insoles that came with my boots. Feels like there is no cushioning with the insoles and just not worth the cost.
Store owner replied:
We’re sorry to hear your SheepFeet haven’t provided the noticeable support or cushioning you expected. Please contact us at support@sheepfeetoutdoors.com—we’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and explore adjustments that could improve the fit and feel for you.
So far so good. I was experiencing arch pain that none of my shoe/boot and insoles combo was able to subdue. I tried sheepfeet custom insoles and they are working. A few walks at first, now I'm wearing them at work as well as breaking in a new pair of boots for hunting.
The problem now is I have more shoes and boots than I do insoles.
Don't put it off like I did, take care of your feet.
I have some foot pain that im still waiting to get addressed. Overall, they definitely have helped my feet hurt alot less but im still breaking them in im sure it will get better overtime!
Easy process. Been wearing them in my Zamberlan Guide GTX boots while working around my land and on some short hikes. Very comfortable so far. Looking forward to taking them out for some longer hikes and backpacking.
I have crispi boots and walked probably close to 40 miles in them before i recieved these. Theres a night and day difference between these and the stock insoles the boots came with. Theyre not even broken in yet and my feet hurt significantly less.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the feedback. We'd be happy to take a closer look at the fit with you. Please reach out to us at support@sheepfeetoutdoors.com with your usual shoe or boot size so we can help determine whether a different sock size may fit better.
I have pretty high arches. Honestly, while they are comfortable and I feel the pressure(support?) just in front of the inside of my heal, (like my superfeet, "support" insoles), I kind of thought it would have more arch support than it does??? My Rainbow double layer, Premium sandals have more arch support; sorry Other than that, they seem pretty good and well made. Not sure I would buy them again though?? Maybe I just don't have enough experience to compare them to others. Are they better than my Superfeet, yeah, I'd say yes, but for the price difference, not sure. They don't feel as custom-fit as I thought they would??? Just being honest. thanks for reading
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the honest feedback. SheepFeet use a rigid custom foot frame, so the support can feel different from softer foam sandals or insoles that press more noticeably into the arch.
That said, we want them to feel supportive and custom to your feet. We offer free adjustments and would be happy to review the fit and increase the arch support if needed. Please reach out to us at support@sheepfeetoutdoors.com so we can help.
Fits a little tight in the arms and the hood is way to small for my head and face when zipped up or unzipped super uncomfortable hood style when worn seems like all the companies are making this super tall zippered up the nose very tight hoods. Oh well other than the terrible hood this thing is great, warm, love the quarter zip, love the full kangaroo pouch love everything about it the color is great too. I want a version without a hood completely to add to this.
