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The tale behind the South 40 was written in the pheasant fields of South Dakota in 1983-1984. Our team realized the need for a boot that could hold up to a broad variety of conditions and tackle long miles with comfort, all in the lightweight package the Russell Bird Shooter model is known for. Introduced in 1984, the Russell South 40 Bird Shooter was an instant success and continues to be the best in class 40 years later.
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The South 40 is a Double Vamp with a Molded Sole construction, commonly referred to as Triple Vamp, which is the most water resistant and durable construction we offer. It boasts a fully leather-lined upper, pull loops, a Poron sock liner, and quick lacing studs. The South 40 also has a hand molded oak-leather heel counter, which locks your foot in place to help prevent against rolling an ankle. The South 40 is a 9" Boot.
Sizing Confidence: By ordering this boot you understand that if the fit is too large or small, you can exchange it within 30 days of delivery in unworn condition and we will put another pair into production for you in an adjusted size of your choice. Exchanges are limited to 1 per order and the production timeline for the second pair will be 12-16 weeks. Classic Builds are non-refundable. International customers: please see Return Policies page for more information.
My first day afield wearing my new South 40s was memorable. My best upland game day ever. My hunting partner, Lady Mackenzie, a Gordon Setter affectionately known as Kenzie, put up a dozen pheasant. My step counter registered 4+ miles of walking through varied terrain. The South 40s ate it up without a complaint and I expect that they'll only get better as they get fully broken in. After several years of mulling them over, I finally made the purchase and I'm glad I did. So far, they are everything that I imagined. Great boots, spectacular dog and a truly beautiful 55 deg late December day in southwestern Pennsylvania. It doesn't get any better than that. Thank you!
I have a custom pair of these boots with a boar hide toe cap, D rings instead of studs and wear them for hundreds of miles of walking each hunting season.
I believe they are approaching their 20th season and only on the 2nd pair of soles. The leather looks nearly new and they are more comfortable and as waterproof as any other boots (gortex) I have owned.
I had the pleasure of visiting the facility in Berlin were the owner himself measured my feet for the build.
This is my sixth pair of Russell boots and my third pair of South 40. My first pair bought in 2004 were ordered with all the features now called South 40. They have been resoled 9 times and the have been a million miles. Thank you for continuing the quality of workmanship that has always been Russell.