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Help!! Blew out my boots.
« on: August 29, 2025, 05:14:27 PM »
I blew out the sole on my Meindles and need new boots asap for Wyoming mule deer hunt. I leave on September 9th and worry if I order online that I will not get them in time. I know I will be limited with break in period but it is what it is. I live on the Olympic peninsula and no good options out here. Any recommendations on stores to hit up around Seattle or Tacoma that have solid boots like Kennetrek or similar  boots. Thank you

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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2025, 05:19:43 PM »
Call sportsman warehouse
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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2025, 05:21:21 PM »
And if you can’t find em and they fit
Selling these 4 cheap
Never worn

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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2025, 05:21:41 PM »
Cabela's in Lacey, Bass Pro in Tacoma, Sportco in Fife... I've seen some decent boot in Wilco's as well... Several of those around... Gotta be more on the way... Good luck!!!
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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2025, 05:22:05 PM »
Call sportsman warehouse
I went there with 0 luck. I need wide boots. Thanks

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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2025, 05:27:24 PM »
Find somewhere that sells Crispi. They are great boots and almost never require a break in period.  I am on my 4th set and love them. I wear them for work as well…..most comfortable boot I have ever worn.

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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2025, 05:54:53 PM »
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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2025, 06:10:11 PM »
Head to the REI store in Seattle, they have amazing boot fitters on hand and a fantastic selection to choose from.
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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2025, 06:11:31 PM »
Meindl delivers pretty fast. I think you would get your boots in time even with the holiday. Call and talk to them. They are great to deal with!

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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2025, 06:25:45 PM »
I would just order Meindl but Sportco has Crispi and Bass Pro has Kenetrek. My last boots were Meindl I just bought Hanwag online when they were onsale. A few hikes of 4 miles and no issues with blisters or discomfort.

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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2025, 07:02:00 PM »
Just be aware that Meindles quality has gone downhill. Talked to my cousins in Canada that swore by them and won't buy them anymore don't last a year.  :twocents:
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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2025, 07:39:29 PM »
If you're driving through Bozeman on the way you can get boots from a few makers.


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Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2025, 08:32:06 PM »
Jerry's in Forks carries some Hoffmans, not only caulks if I remember correctly.
Thriftway there sometimes has Kenetreks on hand as well.

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