Crispi Birkdals

[Mulie87]

Looking to get a new pair of hunting boots after I S-canned my Danner Pronghorns after they leaked during this years Idaho Spring bear hunt. Crispi comes highly recommended, and I’ve been looking at the Birkdals. I drew a quality elk tag near mount st. Helens in sept, so I need them to stand up to that terrain. If anyone has these boots, your input is appreciated.

https://www.crispius.com/briksdal-gtx-1

[Taco280AI]

I can only speak on the Nevada, and have zero issue with them. Comfortable, good traction, keep my feet dry. In snow my feet stay warm as long as I keep moving. But last elk season I found myself in snow waiting out weather or glassing and my feet got cold. So bought the insulated Nevada as well. Took them to Fairbanks and was outside in <10 degrees, standing still for quite some time, and my feet didn't get cold.

[Mulie87]

Awesome! Great to hear. Two of my hunting buddies in Idaho have them and they sing praise of their Crispi’s. Thanks, Taco.

[JakeLand]

I run the crispi Idaho gtx and they’re by far the best boot I’ve ever worn

[zwickeyman]

I run the Lapponias, good solid boot. My first pair I put a ton of miles on in 3 years and never a leak. I  wear them at work now and have the new version.

I have never worn the Briksdale though

[B4noon]

I bought a pair of the Briksdal mountain gtx non insulated in February and have just over 100 miles on them in steep rocky terrain shed hunting and day hikes to check out goats and I couldn’t be happier with them.  I never had an issue in snow or rain with wet feet hopefully that will continue over the next couple years, the lacing system is great for securing your foot when hitting the cliffs and slide areas. They really fit my foot well and have plenty of stiffness without feeling like a ski boot so I was able to be comfortable in them for a week of Turkey hunting in mild terrain.  I tried the birksdal SF on in the store but they were quite a bit stiffer in my opinion the mtn gtx Is the way to go.  I ran lowas in the past as well as the crispi colorados and the mtn gtx is by far the best boot I’ve used. Zero hot spots or blisters during break in can’t go wrong

[Mulie87]

Wow, great information. Thanks B4noon.

Sounds like I can’t go wrong with Crispis period.  Now I need to go try them on.

[OltHunter]

I have the SF boots (insulated and stiff flex) and are my top boots, but not for September elk.  They are my late season boots.  Great fit for me.

I generally go for a shorter, stiff flex, synthetic, lighter boot for September elk.  Have you ever tried or looked into something like that?  I use the Hanwag Makra, and bought a bunch at 50% so most likely will always be using them, but there are a lot of different similar boots out there.  I welcome the less weight and a little better breathability than a full leather, dries out quicker as well.

Boots are very preference based though.  Some like taller, all leather, some even elk hunt in trail running shoes. 

If the Briksdals are what you want, you would be good to go!  You shouldn't have any concerns to try them out.  They've always fit me in the same size as all my normal running shoes.

[Mtnwalker]

Wow, great information. Thanks B4noon.

Sounds like I can’t go wrong with Crispis period.  Now I need to go try them on.

If they fit your feet. I haven't had much luck with Crispi, nothing to do with the quality of the boot itself though. Just don't seem to be right for my foot. My  is don't get hung up on a particular brand and then force them to work, but Crispi is certainly worth trying. Lots of good boots out there in that price range

[medic6]

I have the GTX summits and they are a great boot. Well worth the money.  My one issue is when my gators are attached, the end of my gator rested just below where the boot tongue and toe met.  it created a pocket for water to accumulate which over time began to weep water into the boot on those west side rainy winters.  Only boot I've owned that does this and looking at the picture you may have a similar issue.   

[KNOPHISH]

They’re on Camofire often.

[JBar]

I have the first Gen Briksdahl’s I use for steep rocky terrain. They have held up well and still no leaks after 3 years. Mine have 200g insulation so I don’t usually run them early season but have used them often from Oct on!

[2MANY]

Wear what fits.

All the rubber wrapped boots will be CONSIDERABLY more stiff than any Danner.

[Mulie87]

I have the SF boots (insulated and stiff flex) and are my top boots, but not for September elk.  They are my late season boots.  Great fit for me.

I generally go for a shorter, stiff flex, synthetic, lighter boot for September elk.  Have you ever tried or looked into something like that?  I use the Hanwag Makra, and bought a bunch at 50% so most likely will always be using them, but there are a lot of different similar boots out there.  I welcome the less weight and a little better breathability than a full leather, dries out quicker as well.

Thanks for the advice. I dod look at synthetic vs full leather. You have a valid point regarding breathability in the warm sept conditions. Yes, I did think about a shorter boot vs tall fir my purpose. I’m not set on Birkdals and may look at other Crispi models.

Boots are very preference based though.  Some like taller, all leather, some even elk hunt in trail running shoes. 

If the Briksdals are what you want, you would be good to go!  You shouldn't have any concerns to try them out.  They've always fit me in the same size as all my normal running shoes.

[Mulie87]

Wow, great information. Thanks B4noon.

Sounds like I can’t go wrong with Crispis period.  Now I need to go try them on.

If they fit your feet. I haven't had much luck with Crispi, nothing to do with the quality of the boot itself though. Just don't seem to be right for my foot. My  is don't get hung up on a particular brand and then force them to work, but Crispi is certainly worth trying. Lots of good boots out there in that price range

Definitely. I must admit i wear a size 14 and not all boots like my feet. I will be trying the boots on at the store and if my feet don’t like Crispi, then the search will continue.

[Shawn Ryan]

I bought a pair of Briksdals this spring. 200 g of insulation, not SF's. Only have spring bear hunt and 2-day trip in rough, off-trail terrain for use. Very comfortable for me. Too new to know how they'll do in wet weather over time.

This video is helpful.

They make their boots for specific purposes and one model can be very different from another. Ex: Briksdals aren't comparable to Nevadas or Colorados at all, IMO. Not one better than the other, just different uses.

[Mulie87]

This is great information. Thanks Shawn.

[Wingin it]

Another happy Crispi owner here. I run the Guide GTX insulated and they have held up well. They are comfortable, keep my feet dry, and have good support. Everyone’s feet are different though so they would be worth trying on for fit.

[Mulie87]

Thanks, Wingin. I learned the Nevada’s and Guide’s are the most popular. I’m going to on the Nevada’s.

[muleyslayer#1]

Another happy Crispi owner here. I run the Guide GTX insulated and they have held up well. They are comfortable, keep my feet dry, and have good support. Everyone’s feet are different though so they would be worth trying on for fit.

I have the Guide GTX insulated as well. The wife has the summits. Both of us love them. Walked out of scheels with both pairs of boots for $450 cause they mismarked them both. Plus being in MT there was no tax. So we capitalized on the situation. Walked in only to get the wife a pair and once I realized the guides they gave were mismarked I told her to be quiet because we’re getting both boots 

[Mulie87]

  well played