hunting boots for elk and deer season

[shorthair15]

did not hunt last year as i had surgery on my left hand. i went thru withdraw for about 6 months as this was the first season i missed since i was in the military. tried a boot called the crispi's at the sportsman show. seemed like a good boot. thought about getting a pair of lowa tibet's. just looking for a little insight into a boot that will last for a while. any thought's on the kennetrek's as i live close to bob's sporting goods and sell these. thanks

[D-Rock425]

I haven't tried them but have heard good things about Crispi

[Skyvalhunter]

Love mine, there area ton of good boots out there. Do you have a wide foot ? Make sure you measure your foot

[JLS]

I haven't tried them but have heard good things about Crispi

I have a pair of the Idaho's and they are very good boots.  They run pretty true to size.  They are not quite as stiff as my Lowa Baffins and Lowa Sheep Hunters. 

For deer and elk hunting the Crispis would be a very good choice, unless you are hunting something like Hells Canyon.  In that case I would take the Lowas as they are stiffer and a little more stable.

Edit:  Kennetreks will be as stiff, if not stiffer than the Lowas and will run wider in size.

One pair of my Lowas is about nine years old now.  My Baffins are four years old.

[Slimdog350]

I have a pair of the Kennetrek mountain extremes with 400 g of insulation. These are by far the best boots I have worn( although I've never tried crispis or lowa). They had a break in period so I wore them everywhere before season and also treated them with some obenhaufs and they have treated me very well. Coupled with a memory foam insert and I'm stylin. I've worn them in some pretty steep terrain hunting and guiding in Idaho and they treated me well. Very pleased with them. I have a buddy that wears Lowas and he likes them as well.

[couesbitten]

Go to this link http://www.lathropandsons.com/ check out their selection and then give them a call and talk to them about boots, they'll take care of you.  I bought a pair of Hanwag Alaska boots, and absolutely love them.

[scottcrb]

Go to this link http://www.lathropandsons.com/ check out their selection and then give them a call and talk to them about boots, they'll take care of you.  I bought a pair of Hanwag Alaska boots, and absolutely love them.

 
did the same and they are super helpful too. but not cheap . but what good boots are.

[splitshot]

I got a pair of meindl at cabelas with 400 gr.   they are stiff but really protect your feet.  I will like them if they ever get broke in.    mike w.

[xXLojackXx]

I use the Meindl Perfekt's for early season and really like them. Kennetrek's for late season.

[Broken Arrow]

I hunt both in a pair of Mammut Pacific Crest GTX, made by Raichle. Rock solid boot in every aspect, thought spendy.

[Buzz2401]

I really like the Danner Canadians. On my second pair, first pair lasted 8 years.  Not real fond of their low end china junk though.  High end danners are great low end danners kinda suck for the money.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I got a pair of Irish setter's ...had them 4 years now and they are the best boot I ever put my feet into ...Living on the wetside and always wet and muddy my feet are always dry !

[couesbitten]

If you're looking for quality boots at a great price, go here. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/
When you get there, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link for DealFlyer and sign up.  When you do this, Sierra Trading Post will send you an email good for 30% off of your entire order over $75, good for 7 days from the day you receive the email.  After you've done this, start boot shopping.  Here are some boots that I am struggling not to buy just because they are such a great deal. When you look at the boot selection, if you've signed up for the DealFlyer and have the coupon, under the price of each boot, if you click on "view coupon", it will show you the price of the boots with your 30% off.  Some of these are in limited sizes and/or uncommon colors, but there are some great deals here.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/lowa-cevedale-gore-tex-mountaineering-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~2234g/?filterString=mens-mountaineering-boots~d~305%2F&colorFamily=01  Lowa makes a great boot, I'm really fighting the urge to purchase a pair of these, I've read nothing but great things about these boots.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/scarpa-triolet-pro-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-suede-for-men~p~7027j/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F&colorFamily=01  Scarpa makes a great boot and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a pair of these if I was in the market.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F&colorFamily=05

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mammut-pacific-crest-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~6683a/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F&colorFamily=02

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mammut-appalachian-3s-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~6947f/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F&colorFamily=02

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-pumori-gore-tex-mountaineering-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~5487d/?filterString=mens-mountaineering-boots~d~305%2F&colorFamily=01

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-titan-gore-tex-mountaineering-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~75878/?filterString=mens-mountaineering-boots~d~305%2F&colorFamily=70

[Damnimissed]

I picked up some Meindl Perfekt 10's last year, and I absolutely love em.

[huntnnw]

I will never own Meindl crap again... 2nd pair in 2 years! Last pair started leaking 11 months after I got them, so I returned them and now this pair has a hole above the heel!  My buddy on here has same issues with his too.

I have heard nothing but good about Crispi,Lowa, Zamberlains, Kenetreks and Schnee's