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Backcountry boots?
« on: March 04, 2019, 08:31:34 AM »
What's everyone running for footwear in the backcountry?  I've had 2 sets of miendal perfects the last few years but both sets have started to slowly leak around the seems.  Just ordered a new pair of lowa cevedale boots last week.  I'll post what I think of them after I get some miles on them.

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2019, 09:21:47 AM »
Kennetrek for me
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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2019, 09:29:39 AM »
I go as light as possible.  In September I use Altra Lone Peak, the mesh for early and Gore Tex later when there is frost or light snow.  During rifle season, I use the Altras when there is no snow and then move to a typical insulated boot.  I have a pair of Cabelas brand that have been holding up great.

Personally, I just can't stand a heavy stiff boot that most people use.

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2019, 09:31:06 AM »
+1 Kenne

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2019, 09:35:25 AM »
I know they have a bad reputation, but I am very happy with my 2 year old Danner Pronghorns. They changed the design a couple years ago and they are substantially better than the ones they were making the last 10 years. I have achilles issues and need an athletic fit boot with good ankle support. I tried some of the stiffer sole Meindl's, but didn't like them.
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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2019, 10:02:05 AM »
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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2019, 10:23:26 AM »
I know they have a bad reputation, but I am very happy with my 2 year old Danner Pronghorns. They changed the design a couple years ago and they are substantially better than the ones they were making the last 10 years. I have achilles issues and need an athletic fit boot with good ankle support. I tried some of the stiffer sole Meindl's, but didn't like them.


 :yeah: I have 2 year round seasons on my Pronghorns currently and they have done well. I was skeptical when I bought them but they were on sale and couldn't pass them up. I stay up on my Obenhauf's treatment between uses and i dont see any signs of them dying this year.  :twocents:
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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2019, 05:45:07 PM »
Kennetrek Hard Scrabbles

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2019, 06:59:01 PM »
Kennetrek Mtn. Extremes.
2nd set. They’ve been good.
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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2019, 07:11:14 PM »
Kennetrek Hard Scrabbles

Same here

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2019, 07:20:18 PM »
Vasque St. Elias. Not fond of tall boots. My sundowners finally bit the dust

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2019, 07:34:42 PM »
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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2019, 08:17:27 PM »
Kennetrek Mtn. Extremes.
2nd set. They’ve been good.

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2019, 08:31:57 PM »
Crispi Thor GTX for way far back and when its not going to be super wet everyday. Danner super rainforest on soaking wet weeks

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Re: Backcountry boots?
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2019, 08:42:25 PM »
A good ol pair of leather logger/work type boots.  Goretex and thinsulate a bonus.  Grease em up with proper oils and wear soles off em in comfort.  Foul weather of course.  Hikers in dry warm weather but always wear fast.  I wear Georgia Romeos often! :yike:  Elkhunters and Danners #2. :twocents:
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