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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2023, 09:51:45 AM »
I tried to go lighter a few Septembers ago, it was a mistake. Bought a pair of Irish Setters lightweight hikers but no support, no backbone. Then went to a non insulated Crispi Nevada and haven’t had a problem. I were skinny wool socks early, thick ones late. I’m sold on a mountaineering boot. Better support, construction and traction.
I tried Irish setters for 1 bear season. My ankles rolled nonstop in those flimsy things. Also they wear out in record time.

After walking around 3 stores in boots I settled on the crispi summits uninsulated. They are much lighter than Colorado's or Nevada's, but have way more support than Irish setters. They don't have the full ankle bone support system, but I'm not a big guy and haven't had any issues with my ankles. I used them to summit Adams last weekend with no issues not even any blisters from a 15 mile day and they have endured about 250 miles so far with absolutely no wear and tear to show for it.
My only complaint, which applies to almost all boots is that when cheat grass finds it's way into the boot it's a PITA to get out of the liner.

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2023, 09:56:55 AM »
I've tried a lot of boots, I found Zamberlan and have never turned back.  I have 6" & 8" Lynx or Leopards?  Lace up, not the pull tights and they are awesome for early and mid season.  I saw the 6" on camofire for like $220 so ordered them for a summer season type boot.  All are waterproof and have stayed that way through abuse, unlike my Danners after they went China cheap, never again!  I also have a 10" Zamberlan boot like the kenetrek mountains?, little more support if needed for big trips/loads, light and bombproof.  Break in time has been nil to minimal on all of them.  And I have Kenetreks insulated for late season, like you.  Both brands are great, as well with all the others listed, just what feels good to you I guess.  Try a pair on if you can!   

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2023, 10:04:17 AM »
I like lowas. Very comfortable no break in time. I’ve been using the baldo gtx in the spring and early fall hunts. Light weight and sturdy boot.

https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/backpacking/baldo-gtx?v=36017

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2023, 11:45:42 AM »
Currently breaking in a pair of Hanwag Makra Combis, so far so good. Very light and still fairly rigid. Wanted something that wasn’t full leather for early season warm weather

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #19 on: July 30, 2023, 03:06:46 PM »
I try to avoid goretex for my early season/ summer boots. Lowa baffin pro leather lined are working for me now, my feet stay cooler and drier than when i wore salomon quest.

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2023, 05:40:50 PM »
Picked up some Lowa renegade gtx today at Whites in Spokane  :tup:
These are definitely lighter duty and remind me more of the old Danner Pronghorn style boots. Hopefully they hold up ok but man are they comfortable right out of the box!

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2023, 06:53:36 PM »
I also got the Zamberlan Leopards at 40% off last year and love them.  Super supportive, no hot spots, lots of no complaint miles of hiking and use them for work occasionally.  Mine was also around $ 220, gives me a better attitude hiking as well lol.  Hope everyone has a great season,  coming up quickly. 

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Re: Early season boots
« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2023, 10:54:30 PM »
i wear Hoffman explorers. Still got to have a good sturdy boot to pack meat.   In the late hunt i wear the same but insulated.         https://hoffmanboots.com/hoffman-mountain-boots

 


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