Lowa Hunter GTX vs Kenetrek Mt Xtreme

[colockumelk]

My first question is how much insulation does the Lowa Hunter have???  My next question is I want to buy a good comfortable boot that I can use when hunting elk in the high country.  I'll strictly be using this boot in September.  Maybe someday the boot will go with me to Alaska.  But primarily it'll be for elk in September.  So here is my questions.  Which boot would you recommend I buy.  Also how much insulation should I go with.  Will 400 grams be too much for September.  Will the Lowa have enough insulation for September?  Also does anybody have any pros/cons with these boots.  Any experience thanks.  I've found a deal on the Kenetreks 400's for $350 and their Non Insulated for $337 and a deal on the Lowa Hunter's for $330. 

Lowa
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS381US381&q=lowa+hunter+gtx#q=lowa+hunter+gtx&hl=en&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS381US381&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=CqNxTbunAYS8lQfiybGOAQ&ved=0CCoQrQQ&biw=1563&bih=606&bav=on.2,or.&fp=776639b973fad1f6

Kenetrek
http://www.footwearoutfitters.net/RW/ShowCat.cfm?OpenCat=63

[time2hunt]

Go with the lowa ranger for September hunts and the gtx's for later in the season

[norsepeak]

don't foget the Lathrop and sons.  Great boots, I have a pair and love 'em, and I put on a lot miles each year in the woods.

[ribka]

Both are good boots.

Go with non-insulated. Insulated are way too hot for Sept hunts.IMO  You'll do fine with a non-insulated boot unless you are constantly in deep snow or are stand hunting.

I use a good water proof agent like obenaufs and wear two paris of socks and will be fine in colder weather. I late season elk and deer hunt in light snow with non-insulated boots.

[longrange7mm]

I have put many miles on with my GTX no complaints I have used them from desert condition to sheep country 

[Ironhead]

I have had Lowa sheephunters for about 5 years now they are pretty much the same as the GTX. I have worn them for ealy archery and late
winter and they have been great for both.

[elkaholic123]

I have the Kenetrek mountain extreme's in 1000gr-------they are not as warm as you would think,but I tend to get cold feet.The best fitting most comfortable boot I have worn 

[jackelope]

Have you guys been in the high country in September? It's not hot...at least it might be snowing. I'd rather have the 400 grain boots and have it and not need it than freeze my feet off because of no insulation. Everybody's feet are different I guess. I've got the 400 grain Meindl's and am ok wearing them year round. I had them on in 11 degrees last November in the Blues and was good to go there too.

[ribka]

I hunt a lot in the snow with a quality non-insulated boot. As long as I am moving and wear 2 pairs of wool socks am fine down to 15 -20 degrees.imo

Stand hunting I go to a good pack boot

[colockumelk]

Thanks. For all the input. I went with the Lowas hunter gtx.  They are normally $399 but I got a brand new pair for $287 to my door.

[BLUEBULLS]

I only wear 400gram boots, my feet never get too hot and rarely get cold.

For what it’s worth, I do notice that my Kenetreks w/ 400 are a little warmer than my danners with 400.

[Little Dave]

I had a pair of Lowa boots before, they lasted about four years.  Best pair of boots I've had until the Kennetreks.

[colockumelk]

I couldn't pass up the deal on the Lowas but if they don't fit right or feel good ill He sending them back and will try the kenetreks.

[colockumelk]

   My Lowa Hunter's finally came in.  Its been an awsome day because my new turkey choke ALSO came in.  Turkey season starts tomorrow but... between flight line and class I'm gone dusk til dawn so I'll have to wait until Saturday. 

I strapped the Lowas on and they are definately high quality (They should be for the price  )  They felt alright I guess.  Different is a good word to describe them.  I've definately never had boots this nice before or this stout.  Out of the box they were not as comfy as my Danner's thats for sure but I can tell that they will provide alot more support and stability than my Danners.  I only had time to wear them for about 10 minutes but they feel good.  They are true to fit and feel nice and snug around my feet.  Not tight but snug, like my feet can still breath and are not being constricted but still "snug" enough that they can't move anywhere. My heels are "locked" into place and wont slide around which is nice.   Overall they feel good and is definately a boot that will not see its supreme comfort level until I put some miles on them.  I can tell that once the foot bed conforms to my feet they are gonna be AWSOME!!!  Especially if I put some Green Superfeet insoles in them.  I'll post more when i get a chance. 

[JLS]

After about 50 miles of break in they should be getting pretty comfy.  Danner is not even in the same league as Lowa.  The GTXs are very good boots.  I wore my Lowa Sheep Hunters to climb Mt. Adams last year and they worked great.  They are a little warm for September, I usually wear an uninsulated boot that time of year.

Good price too....