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Quote from: blackveltbowhunter on March 05, 2019, 07:01:47 AMI 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. Quote from: Tbob on March 05, 2019, 05:22:55 AMBeen 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.
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. Quote from: Tbob on March 05, 2019, 05:22:55 AMBeen 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.
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.
Really digging lasportiva right now. Just well thought out and built. Meindl has gotten so cheap I wont touch them anymoreYou literally couldn't pay me to wear a pair of leaky kennetrexScarpa 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.
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.
Quote from: HikerHunter on March 05, 2019, 09:47:16 AMI 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.I’m with you, light and plenty of room for the toes to work like they are designed. I save the stiff heavy boots for Everest.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: Karl Blanchard on March 05, 2019, 09:59:23 AMReally digging lasportiva right now. Just well thought out and built. Meindl has gotten so cheap I wont touch them anymoreYou literally couldn't pay me to wear a pair of leaky kennetrexScarpa 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.Care to elaborate on the failures? I've been looking at getting some Crispis for the upcoming year.
