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Offline Cougeyes

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Looking for new boots
« on: March 15, 2011, 03:32:04 PM »
In the market for a new pair of hunting/hiking boots.  I currently have the Meindl teton II hikers and really like them except my feet get to hot in them.  I believe they're 400 gram thinsulate.  What are some suggestions for boots you guys use (pros and cons) as well would be helpful.  Thanks.

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Re: Looking for new boots
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2011, 03:34:48 PM »
If you're willing to drop the cash, Kennetrek Hardscrabbles or Lowa Baffins are good choices.  Both come in uninsulated models, and a non gore tex model will make them breathe a lot better.  The Lowa glove liner is extremely comfortable.

Try on lots, I cannot wear Kennetreks but Lowas fit me great.  Good luck.
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Re: Looking for new boots
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 07:52:26 PM »
If you like Meindles then the Alaskan Hunters are a great boot.  My little brother uses them and he LOVES them.  They are 200 grams insulation I believe.  I've also heard great things about the Meindle Perfekts Hunters.  If you want Non-Insulated then the Alaskan Hikers or Perfekt Hikers would be a good boot as well.  If you don't mind dropping some coin the Lowa Tibet GTX's are an AWSOME boot that wins awards every year.  They are also non-insulated.  Right now their boots are 15% off.  And if you sign up  (Its free) you get another 10% off.  Normally they are $350.00 but you can get them for $277 to your door.  (Free shipping)

http://www.shoebuy.com/lowa-tibet-gtx-pro/390551/833583

Ive heard great things about the Lowa Rangers as well.  Again sign up and get 20% off Normally they are $290.00.  But with the sale they are to your door for $234.
http://www.shoebuy.com/lowa-ranger-ii-gtx/390549/833581


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Re: Looking for new boots
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 08:09:34 PM »
Try doing a search as there have been 3 different boot threads done in the past year.
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Re: Looking for new boots
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2011, 03:36:12 PM »
Thanks Colockumelk. 

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Re: Looking for new boots
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2011, 09:10:48 AM »
No problem man.  Good luck.  I was doing the same searching.  I decided to get something with a little bit of insulation so I went with the Lowa Hunter GTX.  They are the same exact boot as the Lowa Tibet GTX but an inch taller and with 200g of insulation.  They are a $399 boot and got them to my door for $287.  So far I really like them. 
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