Backcountry boots?

[actionshooter]

I have been happy with Lowa and Meindls,
not happy with Kenetreks (didn't fit well in the heel) and Danners don't last me 6 months.

[GoldenRing270]

Lowa's

[kcountryman]

Kenetrek mountain extremes for colder weather, and Crispi Nevada’s for earlier in the season. Also might look into something lighter for warmer temps like some Solomon’s.

[Shawn Ryan]

3rd set of La Sportiva's. 2 Trango EVO's and 1 Trango TRK  Last me about 3-4 years a pair. They are designed for low foot volume. Haven't had a heel blister in them.  BUT that only means they've worked for me and your foot shape may be different.

[Skyvalhunter]

exactly

[Tbob]

Been using my lowa renegades the last few years and love em! Grabbed a pair of Crispi Thor’s this year and still trying them out. So far though, I prefer the Lowas.

[blackveltbowhunter]

I have been using Crispi since before they were cool. So far I haven't had a boot not fit me well, I am currently using the Thors and Nevada. I prefer not to have "all around" boots but if I did the Summit would be my pick. I have tried the all the big names in their flagship models and none have been as good of fit and function for me.

Been using my lowa renegades the last few years and love em! Grabbed a pair of Crispi Thor’s this year and still trying them out. So far though, I prefer the Lowas.

Just fyi IME the Thor is actually quite rigid. I have not used a renegade, but I would not be surprised if it is a stiffer profile. I put a lot of miles on the thors in the backcountry of Idaho in September and while I wouldn't call it overkill I could tell my feet weren't used to a boot that stiff. I typically don't need that much support and stiffness. It did loosen up over time, but its hard to see looking at the boot construction and weight. 

[baker5150]

Another Kenetrek vote.  I love mine, and never have had any issues, other than the price.

I have always liked the Danner pronghorns, they fit and feel great, but they just don't hold up.  I still own a pair, but I wouldn't take them into the backcountry.

[BIGDOG253]

Crispi Nevada GTX. Best boots I've ever owned. I haven't had any issues the last two years, still going strong.

[birddogdad]

Another Kenetrek vote.  I love mine, and never have had any issues, other than the price.

I have always liked the Danner pronghorns, they fit and feel great, but they just don't hold up.  I still own a pair, but I wouldn't take them into the backcountry.

if your military, Kenetrek will give you 25% off direct.

[HikerHunter]

I like going light on the footwear and don't really need much ankle support so I will typically wear a trail running shoe with GTX liner and short gaitors. I feel like I'm different than most on that selection though.

[Karl Blanchard]

Really digging lasportiva right now.  Just well thought out and built. 

Meindl has gotten so cheap I wont touch them anymore

You literally couldn't pay me to wear a pair of leaky kennetrex

Scarpa kenisis pro gtx is still one of my favorite boots.

Used two new additions to the boot lineup this last season.  Soloman hikers (loved them but one week in Nevada and they now look like racing slicks ) and the Asolo fugitive gtx.  The fugitive is a kick butt boot!

I've yet to try any crispi but with the mountains of failures I've seen from friends I think I'll pass.

[fishngamereaper]

I love my Meindl's but they are like 10 years old and made the right way. Heck they are barley broken in yet. Absolute bullet proof.. But they don't get to come out an play until late season because they are a little heavy.

Early season I really love my Salomon Quests. Light, durable and super comfy out of the box.

[Tbob]

I have been using Crispi since before they were cool. So far I haven't had a boot not fit me well, I am currently using the Thors and Nevada. I prefer not to have "all around" boots but if I did the Summit would be my pick. I have tried the all the big names in their flagship models and none have been as good of fit and function for me.

Been using my lowa renegades the last few years and love em! Grabbed a pair of Crispi Thor’s this year and still trying them out. So far though, I prefer the Lowas.

Just fyi IME the Thor is actually quite rigid. I have not used a renegade, but I would not be surprised if it is a stiffer profile. I put a lot of miles on the thors in the backcountry of Idaho in September and while I wouldn't call it overkill I could tell my feet weren't used to a boot that stiff. I typically don't need that much support and stiffness. It did loosen up over time, but its hard to see looking at the boot construction and weight.

Yeah, I totally agree about the Thor’s. I’m not used to such a rigid boot. They’re okay so far, but the lowas are just perfect for me.. I’ll be doing a ton of hunting this coming season so I’ll give those Thor’s a bit of a workout and see what I think.. I’ve just noticed I slip a lot more on those crispis. Maybe because of that rigidness? Rocks, downed trees, you name it and I’m usually slippin.

[Skyvalhunter]

Where at and what kind of terrain do you plan to use the boots in?