I bought a pair of Merrell hikers I’ve had a few years. I love ‘em. They’re my year-round boots. I deer hunt, turkey hunt and woods walk in em. I don’t wear em every day but I could.
I told the salesman at Bass Pro that comfort and minimal break in were part of my requirement. He said a lot of finish carpenters who are on their feet all day wear these. May have just been sales talk but they are comfortable.

“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”