Boot advise

[pup0025]

It's time for new boots for me.  I've always been a danner boot guy but I'm tired of making it through 1 hunting season and that's it.  Seems after that they leak.  I like how comfortable danners are, they fit my feet perfect.  What are my other possibilities?  What do you wear and why?  I've heard kenetrek is good and I looked through the archives and the last time we talked kenetrek was 2011!?.  Wesco? Whites? Irish setter? Georgia?

[opdinkslayer]

Depends on how many Benjamins you’re wanting to drop. I am on year 5 with my kenetrek mountain extremes & still dry. My son & huntin buddy have 2 years on theirs & they are trash.🤷‍♂️ Might check out the Hoffman explorer 8’s

[Bofire]

I bought WESCO about 20 years ago, went to the factory in Scapoose Or, and got hand fitted. They are the best most comfortable boot I have ever worn. They rebuild for cheap if you ever need it.
Carl

[pup0025]

Depends on how many Benjamins you’re wanting to drop. I am on year 5 with my kenetrek mountain extremes & still dry. My son & huntin buddy have 2 years on theirs & they are trash.🤷‍♂️ Might check out the Hoffman explorer 8’s

I just looked up Hoffman boots,never had heard of them.  I like the looks.  It looks like they're out of Kellogg idaho and I like that.  How insulated are the insulated.  I prefer 200-400. 

[jrebel]

The last 8-10 years I have been a die hard Zamberlan fan.  I have and will buy again the outfitter GTX.  3 years and going strong.....and I abuse them. 

[opdinkslayer]

Depends on how many Benjamins you’re wanting to drop. I am on year 5 with my kenetrek mountain extremes & still dry. My son & huntin buddy have 2 years on theirs & they are trash.🤷‍♂️ Might check out the Hoffman explorer 8’s

I just looked up Hoffman boots,never had heard of them.  I like the looks.  It looks like they're out of Kellogg idaho and I like that.  How insulated are the insulated.  I prefer 200-400.

I believe they are 400

[Camo]

Lots of good options out there depending on what kind of hunting you do and what works for your foot. The older US built Danners were a good boot back in the day. Some of their newer stuff is (or was)built overseas and I can't comment to those as they didn't fit my feet. As of late I'm running a couple sets of Hanwags, a couple Lowa's, and recently picked up a couple sets of Cripi's. The Hanwags are a solid boot, the Lowas even better. The Cripi's feel really good out of the box but I don't have enough miles to make a good assessment. My partner picked up some Kenetrek's last year and is really happy with them over his last couple sets of Denali's. Watch Sierra Trading Post for closeouts and discontinued models if budget is a concern. Not what they used to be but an option to keep an eye on.

[firehawk87]

Crispi Nevada’s

[pup0025]

I don't really want to spend over 500.  I get a 20% discount on danner and redwing.

[kselkhunter]

Another Zamberlan vote.   

[jackelope]

What’s the application?  What are you wanting to do with them?

I’d scratch Irish setter and Georgia off the list directly.

[pup0025]

Crispi Nevada’s

I looked up Crispi boots.  I had never heard of them. I guess I've had my boot blinders on.  Made in Utah by the looks of it.  I like the wild rocks.  I like a lightly insulated waterproof boot.  I hunt the Westside and I'm kind of a baby when my feet get cold.  They never seem to get hot though.

[pup0025]

What’s the application?  What are you wanting to do with them?

I’d scratch Irish setter and Georgia off the list directly.

hunt and hike and fish.  Outdoor activities.  I wear redbacks for work.  So no oil or grease on the hunting boots.

[pup0025]

Another Zamberlan vote.

zamberlan.  Made in Italy.  I like the hunter pro. At 210.00 they be a bargain.  I take it you've had good luck.

[jrebel]

Another Zamberlan vote.

zamberlan.  Made in Italy.  I like the hunter pro. At 210.00 they be a bargain.  I take it you've had good luck.

Spend the money and go with the GTX for 330-350.  You won't regret it.   

[pup0025]

Another Zamberlan vote.

zamberlan.  Made in Italy.  I like the hunter pro. At 210.00 they be a bargain.  I take it you've had good luck.

Spend the money and go with the GTX for 330-350.  You won't regret it.   :tup:I had to relook it up.  Hunter pro gtx 210.00. 50% off with free shipping.....if you wear an 8 or 8.5... I wear a size 9   

[kselkhunter]

tip:  If you have an REI near you, go try on the Zamberlan in the store.  Then you know what size fits you for the online order. 

Not all boots fits the same. 

I ended up buying the model that REI had as it was on a good sale that day.   But I like their Hunter models with the taller boot option that you can only buy online.  Mine has lasted many years. 

[follow maggie]

Crispi Nevada’s

I looked up Crispi boots.  I had never heard of them. I guess I've had my boot blinders on.  Made in Utah by the looks of it.  I like the wild rocks.  I like a lightly insulated waterproof boot.  I hunt the Westside and I'm kind of a baby when my feet get cold.  They never seem to get hot though.

They’re imported through Utah. They’re made in Italy. The Italians know how to make a good boot. Kentreks are made in Italy, as well.

[vandeman17]

Crispi Nevada’s

I looked up Crispi boots.  I had never heard of them. I guess I've had my boot blinders on.  Made in Utah by the looks of it.  I like the wild rocks.  I like a lightly insulated waterproof boot.  I hunt the Westside and I'm kind of a baby when my feet get cold.  They never seem to get hot though.

They’re imported through Utah. They’re made in Italy. The Italians know how to make a good boot. Kentreks are made in Italy, as well.

I have a pair of Crispi's and right on the label, it says made in Italy 

[pianoman9701]

I bought a pair of Lowa Ranger GTXs about 7 years ago. I paid a fair price, I think around $350 if I recall correctly. Last year after the hunt, the rand was separating and the soles were worn. I contacted Lowa USA in CT. For $90 and the cost of shipping one way to CT, they sent the boots to Germany, resoled and re-randed, new insoles, and treated the leather. The boots are like new. Best customer service and the highest quality boot I've ever owned. I'm getting older and may never need another boot. If I do, it'll be Lowas.

[follow maggie]

Crispi Nevada’s

I looked up Crispi boots.  I had never heard of them. I guess I've had my boot blinders on.  Made in Utah by the looks of it.  I like the wild rocks.  I like a lightly insulated waterproof boot.  I hunt the Westside and I'm kind of a baby when my feet get cold.  They never seem to get hot though.

They’re imported through Utah. They’re made in Italy. The Italians know how to make a good boot. Kentreks are made in Italy, as well.

I have a pair of Crispi's and right on the label, it says made in Italy 

I’m thinking of getting a pair to try when I’m in North Dakota in October.

[vandeman17]

Crispi Nevada’s

I looked up Crispi boots.  I had never heard of them. I guess I've had my boot blinders on.  Made in Utah by the looks of it.  I like the wild rocks.  I like a lightly insulated waterproof boot.  I hunt the Westside and I'm kind of a baby when my feet get cold.  They never seem to get hot though.

They’re imported through Utah. They’re made in Italy. The Italians know how to make a good boot. Kentreks are made in Italy, as well.

I have a pair of Crispi's and right on the label, it says made in Italy 

I’m thinking of getting a pair to try when I’m in North Dakota in October.

So far so good with mine

[pup0025]

I looked up lowa boots.  They seem to be made all over Europe.  I like the hunter Evo.  These boots I've been looking up all look like they are glued on soles and not stitched like I'm used to.  My redback work shoes are the same way.  Hopefully this weekend I can get to sportsman's at least to try on some of these.

[Sundance]

Sierra Trading Post, go to their online store and filter by your size. I generally save 40%-50% there, I have 3 pair of Asolo boots, 2 were reg. $250 I got them for $130, one was reg. $350, I got them for $200. Pick up some Sole or Superfeet inserts and call it good. They have free shipping coupons available.

[pup0025]

Is there a such thing as an in-store warranty on any boots?  I mean I kinda doubt it but just wondering if such a thing exists.

[MR5x5]

if your quick
https://www.camofire.com/index.php/Deals/39

[jrebel]

if your quick
https://www.camofire.com/index.php/Deals/39

That's a mountaineer boot and will be very stiff.  May not be the right boot for West side hunting.  Heavy loads in steep country is what mountaineer boots Excell at.  Flat ground can cause fatigued sore feet.

[pup0025]

I tried on a bunch of boots this morning.  I really wanted to like the zamberlan bushmaster, it's on clearance at sportsman's for 199 but the zamberlins and lowas both seemed to not fit right.  They both made me walk on the outsides of the boots and wanted to push my knees together.  I bit the bullet and splurged on the kenetreks. Thanks for everyone's opinion.  When I Google best hunting boots it comes up with some hiking boots, Irish setter  and rubber boots.  I just couldn't see myself hiking all day on the side of st Helens in a pair of rubber boots.

[Magnum_Willys]

Ive used Keenetreks for many years. Can hike 10 miles fresh outa the box but some foots with smaller heels blister at the back. Have a piece of duct tape ready if you get a warm spot.

[pup0025]

 Duct tape?   

[CackleBird98]

Duct tape?   

Use it like you would a piece of moleskin

[Hillbilly Zen]

After hundreds and hundreds of miles in boots of all price ranges I have found nothing that will last me more than a year.  Zero.  I hike all year in all the terrain types the northwest offers and my system is down to this: snake boots in the brush for birds and weed eating.  Rubber boots in snow.  Cheap sale merrel trail runners everywhere else until they blow out in 6-9 months at best.  I spend my money on good merino wool socks and liner socks, and inserts that last longer than the shoes.  That said, i’d Rather hike ten miles twice with 25 pounds than once with 50, so I don’t need monster ankle support.  Good luck in your hunt for the perfect footwear!  Just a system that works for me after trying every shoe I could find looking for that bulletproof footwear. 

[buglebrush]

Go on Sierra Trading Post and get the full leather Asolo Boots.

[elkaholic123]

After hundreds and hundreds of miles in boots of all price ranges I have found nothing that will last me more than a year.  Zero.  I hike all year in all the terrain types the northwest offers and my system is down to this: snake boots in the brush for birds and weed eating.  Rubber boots in snow.  Cheap sale merrel trail runners everywhere else until they blow out in 6-9 months at best.  I spend my money on good merino wool socks and liner socks, and inserts that last longer than the shoes.  That said, i’d Rather hike ten miles twice with 25 pounds than once with 50, so I don’t need monster ankle support.  Good luck in your hunt for the perfect footwear!  Just a system that works for me after trying every shoe I could find looking for that bulletproof footwear.

I take it you have never tried Good boots

[woodswalker]

Try finding boots when your feet at 11.5 EEEE....most boots stop at EE width.  Cabelas USED to carry a decent boot under their label, but discontinued anything over an EE or W width.  MOST of the popular hunting boot makers stop at EE/W. 

Ptui.

[Hillbilly Zen]

After hundreds and hundreds of miles in boots of all price ranges I have found nothing that will last me more than a year.  Zero.  I hike all year in all the terrain types the northwest offers and my system is down to this: snake boots in the brush for birds and weed eating.  Rubber boots in snow.  Cheap sale merrel trail runners everywhere else until they blow out in 6-9 months at best.  I spend my money on good merino wool socks and liner socks, and inserts that last longer than the shoes.  That said, i’d Rather hike ten miles twice with 25 pounds than once with 50, so I don’t need monster ankle support.  Good luck in your hunt for the perfect footwear!  Just a system that works for me after trying every shoe I could find looking for that bulletproof footwear.

I take it you have never tried Good boots

Hah! Man I know it sounds that way but i’m Brutal on shoes and convinced there’s not one worth more than 100$ to be found anywhere unless you only wear it two weeks a year.