Kenetrek Boots??

[BLUEBULLS]

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What the heck is wrong with Danner's? yeah its cool to have expensive gear that everyone hypes about, but that doesn't mean crap, I'd put my danners up against any boot any day.  Yeah maybe I can wade through a chest I stream in them, but neither can the guys in their 400 dollar boots either.  Oh I know, cause its from Montana they think its amazing, like Simms, they are overrated, you can get the same quality and performance out of stuff for half the price

I felt the same way... until I switched. Loved my danners and thought I would never find a more comfortable boot but boy was I wrong.

[nitro]

I will put my Danners up against Kenetrek any day!!! I have had Danners know for 10 years and iam on my 4 pair for hunting and have 3 other pairs for just playing in. Yes there is china make Dannners and USA built ones buy the china make ones and yes you will have probloms buy the USA ones and you will have no probloms. Never have i had blister or any other probloms with them.

[ORCA_SIX]

I personally wear Lowa's but "I like simple pleasures, like butter in my ass, lollipops in my mouth" Frank Gandoli-Boogie Nights. I think they are great boots, but here good stuff about Kennetrek. Here are some Italian makers of boots, and Lowa. Something else to look at.

http://www.lowaboots.com/
http://www.crispiusa.com/
http://www.zamberlanusa.com/catalog/index.php?lang=en&pg=caccia&idcat=9

[BLUEBULLS]

I will put my Danners up against Kenetrek any day!!! I have had Danners know for 10 years and iam on my 4 pair for hunting and have 3 other pairs for just playing in. Yes there is china make Dannners and USA built ones buy the china make ones and yes you will have probloms buy the USA ones and you will have no probloms. Never have i had blister or any other probloms with them.

have you worn a pair of broken in Kenetreks?

I agree Danner does make some good boots but to get a pair that holds up usually means that they're heavy. They do have great customer service though, They've given me 5 free replacements, one for every pair I've ruined in the last 6 years.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

I haven't yet, but I will check them out when my Danners wear out. They sound like quality boots, just haven't had any of the issues mentioned with Danners so I'll keep the money i saved for tags!

I do have the kenetrex gaiters, and they are great!  My boots only got wet when my pants are soaked and water runs down the top, these gaiters and rain pants keep me dry and going all day

[h2ofowlr]

I noticed that Wholesale Sports carries them.  Do you guys fit up a local location then order on line or do you just buy at the location?  Just try to see if it is worth pursing on line order to save some money.  They are proud of there boots.

[whitey]

h2ofowlr
I ordered mine on line after talking calling them and talking about the fit up of these boots. They explained how I should order them and they fit perfect. They also sell custom insoles if by chance the foot is a little loose. If I had a place that sold them near me I would have went there and bought them.

As far as the money I could save wearing a pair of Danners isnt enough to make me go back wearing them.
I dont put a dollar value on the comfort of My feet.

elkinrutdrivemenuts
The Gators are very nice. I cant wait to get a chance to wear them and give them a test run.. They tossed a free pair in with mine which I thought was awesome. I guess that might Be one perk that a guy will get by ordering the boots one line.
 

[BLUEBULLS]

I bought mine local. I was hesitant to buy without trying them on and it seems like the price is similar no matter where you buy.

[Bshiftbc]

If you can fit them local and then shop around...definitely the way to go. I got mine at Bugs n Bullets and we had a good discussion about fit. I nearly always wear a 9.5 and they suggested 10's. I went with my gut and ordered the 9.5's. The salesman said if I was wrong he would cover the shipping. $375 plus the free shipping and gators.

h20fowlr said it perfect....."As far as the money I could save wearing a pair of Danners isn't enough to make me go back top wearing them.
I dont put a dollar value on the comfort of My feet".

[Redstar]

Absolutely love mine. Mountain extreme 400 gram.

For me, if my feet don't bug me I have a much better day and can focus more on what im doing.

Purchased mine at Yeagers and chose the kenetrek after trying on most of the boots in the store.

[whitey]

Bshiftbc
hold on..
I believe that was Me that Had that quote..
 
Either way. They are money well spent..
Go Kenetrek..Love them boots..

[westside Elkhunter]

Bought my Kenetrek boots 4 or 5 years ago at the portland show. Really liked the way they fit. So i ordered a pair. Enjoyed them ever since. I use them for everything from shed horn hunting to elk and deer hunting. Have had no problems. Went on a long hike during deer season this year and feet were fine.
Boots are the Mountain Extreme 400 insulated

[ChesapeakeMan]

If your not in a hurry Yeager's in Bellingham seems to always put them on sale in the off season.  My brother-in-law and I both got them two years ago for $100 off the regular price.  Checked on them again this year for my cousin and same thing $100 off.  That puts them pretty close to the price of Danner's.  No contest at that price.  I swore off Danner's several years ago.  Had many a pair that I loved and then many a pair that I hated.  Seems to have started right after they got bought out by LaCrosse.

My brother-in-law and I hunt an area that is pretty much just the side of the mountain.  That means we are always going up, going down or sidehilling.  Very little flat ground.  This year we hunted hard for four days straight.  Never once did I think about my feet except to comment about how great they felt.  I carry more stuff in my pack than most.  It's not your typical daypack.  I carry enough to spend the night out comfortably if necessary.  So if you factor in the heavy pack and the terrain it makes the quality of the boots even more important.  WE LOVE OUR KENETREK'S.

[Bshiftbc]

Sorry Whitey!

[coachcw]

I wear out a pair of light hikers a year and boots every two years or so. I won't buy any more danners they all seem to squeek or leak and the fit at the ankle causes me problems . I  have a pair of vasque hikers that i like but they are heavy . how are your kentreks for wieght , I heard that white custum boots are good aswell . my problem is i'm a 12 1/2 and the fit is always an issue.