Post by: Utah on December 27, 2014, 10:25:24 PM
My Assolo Sasalongs are great. But as soon as I get them on the wetside wet sticks and logs they are like ice skates....
Post by: T Pearce on December 27, 2014, 11:03:39 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on December 27, 2014, 11:14:23 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 28, 2014, 03:39:07 AM
But as soon as I get them on the wetside wet sticks and logs they are like ice skates....
Well, that's kinda the deal with Western, WA. There are a few better than the others, but nothing is really great on wet sticks and logs except corks or felt. You just have to get used to stepping over things on the Wetside! One of the reasons I like Sitka pants so well over here. Even wet they don't bind when straddling logs!
Danner Pronghorns have been a terrible boot for us as they wear out fast and leak after just a couple uses. But, they do seem to be one of the better boots when you find yourself on the slippery stuff. My HanWag's are much better than my LaSportiva's, but I've done the wet stick and huckleberry slide in them both on more than one occasion. Best to just get the right mindset and watch your step! I'd much rather have a pair of quality boots that keep my feet dry and give complete ankle support than some cheap thing that is only a minute improvement on slippery surfaces. September I'm always in the LaSportiva Trango Alp. October depends on wetness and cold. Either the same LaSportiva's or the HanWag Trapper...just can't beat Duratherm for waterproof durability!
I did notice on one of ShaneVG video's that he is using chain crampons on the steap huckleberry slopes. That sounds like a pretty dang good idea to me. Your Asolo boots should be compatible with those! I'll need to watch the video again to tell for sure, but I think these are the ones he was using http://www.omcgear.com/footwear/footwear-accessories/snow-traction/icetrekkers-shoe-chains.html (http://www.omcgear.com/footwear/footwear-accessories/snow-traction/icetrekkers-shoe-chains.html)
Good luck, be safe :tup:
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on December 28, 2014, 06:19:13 AM
Post by: Eli346 on December 28, 2014, 09:54:35 AM
Post by: RadSav on December 28, 2014, 10:23:44 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,162439.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,162439.0.html)
Probably no better high country westside guy to PM and ask questions. He has been very generous about responding to some of my questions. Good Dude :tup:
Post by: jasnt on December 28, 2014, 10:28:56 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 28, 2014, 10:58:37 AM
Post by: T Pearce on December 28, 2014, 11:43:15 AM
Pro: my feet love them and the few folks I've turned onto them also love them.
Con: very slick! Contact point is very small cause they dont wrap like a low tire pressure situation ?
I learned to stay off the logs and stuff... esp when out alone.
Good hunting
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Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2014, 07:28:12 AM
Just picked up a pair of Kenetrek Mountain extremes. So far, so good. Plan on putting some miles on em to see.Your wallet is lighter so you can cover more ground. : )
They are what I use.
Post by: bowhuntersd on December 31, 2014, 07:38:42 AM
I was on the fence with buying them being the $$'s. But all reviews and people I've talked with say you can't go wrong, If they fit your feet. We'll soon find out. :tup:Just picked up a pair of Kenetrek Mountain extremes. So far, so good. Plan on putting some miles on em to see.Your wallet is lighter so you can cover more ground. : )
They are what I use.
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on January 04, 2015, 11:02:05 PM
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Post by: Humptulips on January 04, 2015, 11:14:43 PM
Mind you I said good ones and that may be more then most want to spend. I wear Kuliens.
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Post by: JPhelps on January 06, 2015, 12:39:08 PM
My Lowas on the other hand are going on 6 years and 2 years and are still going strong. They do require a break in for my heel though.
No matter what boot you choose it MUST fit your foot.
Post by: hogslayer on January 06, 2015, 12:54:56 PM
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Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2015, 10:16:59 PM
I wont own another pair of meindl. They were complete crap for me as well. After being replaced 2 times in 2 years tue third pair is held together with freesole now but they havent started leaking yet. I wore them a couple weeks ago and got bad blistes after 8 miles. Not sure why they havent given me blisters before. Seems like the width stretched. I am going to try some zamberlans or kenetreks next. Hope they work with my narrow and super high arch feet.
Bull did you put in the extra thin little sole insert that they provide? I can't remember what it's called but meindl's have tha cork sole and will form fit to your foot, once you get it where you want it that insert stops the process ... Maybe you just kept stretching them and blew out the waterproof membrane and seams??? :dunno:
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Post by: coop2424 on January 06, 2015, 11:07:03 PM
Post by: huntnnw on January 06, 2015, 11:11:02 PM
Post by: coop2424 on January 06, 2015, 11:19:13 PM
I had the Alaskans and Bullblaster had the Canadiens
Weird let me know how the zamberlan work out have been looking at them for awhile.
Post by: addicted on January 06, 2015, 11:47:29 PM
So i went to the Frankonia(german hunting stor) later that week and started trying them one. They hunt a lot over here, and 12+ years on the same boots with a hunting season 364 days a year is a lot of wear and tear. Mind you the cabelas one's are budget built a little different. after the exchange rate with taking off german taxes mine ended up being $312 I think I remember. German tax in Saarrland is 17%.
I've had mine for 2 years now and they are worn probably 100 hunting days a year pretty much every hunt over 25 degrees. they were stiff at first but they are very comfortable now. only thing i consider changing is maybe putting the insole from that podietry guy that does the custom hanwags(another boot i'd take) in the states.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 08, 2015, 03:34:52 PM
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 09, 2015, 08:31:05 AM
i could not use the insoles that came with them. Felt like walking barefoot on concrete. I have tried lots of them and currently have green superfeet in them.I wont own another pair of meindl. They were complete crap for me as well. After being replaced 2 times in 2 years tue third pair is held together with freesole now but they havent started leaking yet. I wore them a couple weeks ago and got bad blistes after 8 miles. Not sure why they havent given me blisters before. Seems like the width stretched. I am going to try some zamberlans or kenetreks next. Hope they work with my narrow and super high arch feet.
Bull did you put in the extra thin little sole insert that they provide? I can't remember what it's called but meindl's have tha cork sole and will form fit to your foot, once you get it where you want it that insert stops the process ... Maybe you just kept stretching them and blew out the waterproof membrane and seams??? :dunno:
Post by: blindluck on January 09, 2015, 12:59:19 PM
I tried lathrop and sons in my Meindls another brand from Cabelas, also doubled up insoles and nothing worked tons of highend socks and liners my feet were on fire with a loaded pack to the point of not even being able to walk! the first pair leaked after 11 months the second pair in 12 months and a huge hole in the leather above the heel! the rubber was falling off the boots! I regulary used obenhaufs on them and never heated them to dry. Highly disappointed in them. I ended up wearing Salomon speed cross shoes all fall for elk this year and my feet couldnt of been better or more comfy in them even tho they only lasted 18 days in the blues :chuckle: I just bought these for this year and they feel like a shoe with a mt boot support we will see how they work this weekend.These are what I have been wearing for 4 years, These are the best boots, I swear to god, I use them on 9 day pack in elk hunts and late cold weather archery mule deer hunts, the best I've ever worn, I also have Kenatrek but I love my zamberlin's
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Post by: huntnnw on January 10, 2015, 03:16:04 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2015, 08:34:28 AM
What model meindls did you have? I have ran one pair of the perfekts for 5 years and still wade creeks with them and don't leak one bit same with a couple year old candada. I did have one of their new light something that were junk and got taken back. Have a pair of kenetreks and had a buckle break and they sent a new pair but now the rubber is cracking on the new pair. Have not been to impressed for the full retail price but their customer service is excellent.
Coop- if I remember correctly you and I both have the same pair of $65 perfekt hunters purchased at the same time. I've had the same awesome results with mine.
Post by: Bofire on January 10, 2015, 08:57:03 AM
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Post by: WAcoueshunter on January 10, 2015, 08:58:29 AM
My cousin and I both had Meindls before and generally liked them. Broke in easy and fit great, not too stiff but still good support. Mine started to leak badly so I put them on the shelf. I then bought Zamberlans, and my cousin bought the Lowa Sheep Hunters. The Zamberlans are great boots, but took quite a while to break them in. They now fit like a glove. One thing I don't like about the Zamberlans is they are shorter than a normal hunting boot, which means I either need to wear gaiters 24/7 or deal with grass and burrs in my socks. Last week I was in Arizona (and not expecting rain) and took the leaky Meindls because I didn't want to punch cactus holes in my Zamberlans. Of course, it snowed and I got soaked! But I was reminded how comfortable those boots are. My cousin is tired of his Lowas, they are too stiff and loud for him. He also tried his old Meindls again last week, and loved the way they fit and hunted. He is going back to Meindls.
Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2015, 09:40:13 AM
Post by: coop2424 on January 10, 2015, 12:00:32 PM
I'm coming due for a new pair of boots and think I will probably go with the Meindls again too. Just can't see myself wanting to fight through 50 miles of blisters and sore foot to get a new pair of kenetreks or the like broke in.
Yeah we bought them on the same deal and I still regret not buying like 10 pairs for the rest of my life for that price.. I look often hoping they will do that again..
Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2015, 12:22:06 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on January 10, 2015, 07:46:51 PM
I'm coming due for a new pair of boots and think I will probably go with the Meindls again too. Just can't see myself wanting to fight through 50 miles of blisters and sore foot to get a new pair of kenetreks or the like broke in.
A little different price tag, but my Lowa Tibets with Lathrop Synergy beds took maybe 15 miles to break in and never caused a single blister. Advice on boots from person to person is almost worthless though.
Post by: actionshooter on January 10, 2015, 08:56:21 PM
Gave up on Danners 20 years ago, they wouldn't last 6 months.
Been using Meindl's for several years but my last pair didn't quite fit right and started leaking after a year.
I'm actually going through the Lathrop & Son's fitting process right now and not sure what boot is next, excited to get a new pair and start putting miles on them.
Finding good boots is tougher than finding a wife... :chuckle:
Post by: mikeybuck on January 11, 2015, 06:54:13 AM
I have had 3 pairs of Kenetrek Mtn. Extremes and all have leaked and/or had the rubber rands peeling off at 10 days...but their last fits my foot better than any other boot.
I had two different sets of kenetrek boots.... both sets leaked within the first week of hunting. First week I would have just one leaky boot, by week two the second would start to leak.
By far the best feeling, best fit boot for my feet, could wear them all day long. But they ain't worth nothing if my feet get wet on day one of the hunt.
What turned me off quicker than anything was the worthless customer service.
This last hunting season I bought a set of crispi, so far so good. Not as comfortable as the kenetrek boots but at least my feet stayed dry.
Post by: Spawnstar on February 08, 2015, 05:11:14 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 08, 2015, 06:03:06 PM
I have had 3 pairs of Kenetrek Mtn. Extremes and all have leaked and/or had the rubber rands peeling off at 10 days...but their last fits my foot better than any other boot.
I had two different sets of kenetrek boots.... both sets leaked within the first week of hunting. First week I would have just one leaky boot, by week two the second would start to leak.
By far the best feeling, best fit boot for my feet, could wear them all day long. But they ain't worth nothing if my feet get wet on day one of the hunt.
What turned me off quicker than anything was the worthless customer service.
This last hunting season I bought a set of crispi, so far so good. Not as comfortable as the kenetrek boots but at least my feet stayed dry.
These reports are wild! The first ones I have ever heard about this on Kenetrek. I'm not doubting the validity, just openly shocked.
Most, if not all, the mountain guide friends I have plus my wife wear Kenetrek. They all are crazy tough on boots. Especially the waterproof membranes. Wife has had hers now for five years. She wears them every day from fall till spring out walking the dogs. And when hunting season gets down to temps below 65 that's the boot she turns to. And she walks during season more than most of the guys I know! We've never been able to find her a boot that stays water proof more than 18 months. Well, at least not until these Kenetrek. I wonder if they got a bad run of WindTex at some point? :dunno:
I personally do not wear Kenetrek due to some heal issues as my foot and their shape don't work well together. I've had issues with most wp membranes out there until I got my first set of boots using W.L. Gore - Duratherm. That stuff is the poop! It is the reason I wear La Sportiva and Hanwag boots. Kenetrek and Lowa have, without question, a better hardwear package. But my thought is I am willing to sacrifice some eyelet and stitching quality for dry feet. So far so good over the past six years!
Post by: _TONY_ on February 09, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 09, 2015, 06:28:47 PM
Just picked up a pair of scarpa charmoz pro gtx's... Pretty excited!
I've never stepped foot out of OMC in a pair of Scarpa boots. So I have little to no knowledge of how good they are. But, I sure have been hearing a lot of great things about this boot. A few of the LaSportiva guys I know are trying to get me to switch to these when my Trango Alp's wear out. Once you put a few miles on please come back and let us know what you think. This and the new Lowa Tech-Light Hunter are really sparking my interest as my LaSportiva's will need to be replaced soon!
Post by: pd on February 09, 2015, 06:53:43 PM
I cannot imagine a better shoe for high country, steep ground or walking on logs and slash then a good pair of caulk shoes. I've been wearing them for 42 years.
Mind you I said good ones and that may be more then most want to spend. I wear Kuliens.
I agree, Bruce. My relatives (somewhat lumberjacks) have sworn by caulks for years, and I have often debated buying a pair, but just couldn't bear the cost. Then, just a few weeks ago, I found a lightly used pair of Hoffman's for $60. Holy Cow they still make them well. Long before Dave Smith, Kellogg Idaho had a real champion.
Post by: fillthefreezer on February 10, 2015, 07:03:05 AM
im breaking in a pair of triolet pro gtx right now, so far so good. coming from hanwag alaskans. my hunting partner runs the tech light hunter and these seem to be a level above. they are 4oz per boot lighter than my hanwags but much stiffer. time will tell.Just picked up a pair of scarpa charmoz pro gtx's... Pretty excited!
I've never stepped foot out of OMC in a pair of Scarpa boots. So I have little to no knowledge of how good they are. But, I sure have been hearing a lot of great things about this boot. A few of the LaSportiva guys I know are trying to get me to switch to these when my Trango Alp's wear out. Once you put a few miles on please come back and let us know what you think. This and the new Lowa Tech-Light Hunter are really sparking my interest as my LaSportiva's will need to be replaced soon!
Post by: xXLojackXx on February 10, 2015, 07:50:04 AM
Post by: mikeybuck on February 10, 2015, 08:59:55 AM
I have had 3 pairs of Kenetrek Mtn. Extremes and all have leaked and/or had the rubber rands peeling off at 10 days...but their last fits my foot better than any other boot.
I had two different sets of kenetrek boots.... both sets leaked within the first week of hunting. First week I would have just one leaky boot, by week two the second would start to leak.
By far the best feeling, best fit boot for my feet, could wear them all day long. But they ain't worth nothing if my feet get wet on day one of the hunt.
What turned me off quicker than anything was the worthless customer service.
This last hunting season I bought a set of crispi, so far so good. Not as comfortable as the kenetrek boots but at least my feet stayed dry.
These reports are wild! The first ones I have ever heard about this on Kenetrek. I'm not doubting the validity, just openly shocked.
The two other guys in our elk camp have both owned kenetrek boots, both guys boots leaked.
Both boots only a few months old by elk season.
Post by: RadSav on February 10, 2015, 09:21:44 AM
Post by: moocher97 on February 10, 2015, 03:40:57 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 10, 2015, 05:49:30 PM
have any of you guys tried the meindel ultralight hunters? don't plan on walking through a bog but if so are they somewhat waterproof?
Original was a nice boot! I wore them as every day boots since they were so comfortable. Only did light hunting in them so no hard core experience, but I thought they were worth the money. Mine stayed waterproof until I wore the soles out...about two years.
Not sure if or what they have changed. Seems they have them then they don't. Been off and on with that boot. That is why I never got another pair. Rumor from a Cabela's employee was that they had issues with size consistency and so they flushed the model with intent of returning them in the future (which I am guessing is now!). Whether there is any validity to that rumor I have no idea.
Post by: moocher97 on February 10, 2015, 08:17:33 PM
Good to hear! :tup: I plan on doing some august-September elk/bear hunting and saw these boots which seem to meet the criteria of lightweight and somewhat durable and not pay 400 bucks! I need that money for a new pack!have any of you guys tried the meindel ultralight hunters? don't plan on walking through a bog but if so are they somewhat waterproof?
Original was a nice boot! I wore them as every day boots since they were so comfortable. Only did light hunting in them so no hard core experience, but I thought they were worth the money. Mine stayed waterproof until I wore the soles out...about two years.
Not sure if or what they have changed. Seems they have them then they don't. Been off and on with that boot. That is why I never got another pair. Rumor from a Cabela's employee was that they had issues with size consistency and so they flushed the model with intent of returning them in the future (which I am guessing is now!). Whether there is any validity to that rumor I have no idea.
Post by: Spawnstar on February 12, 2015, 07:41:01 PM
Post by: moocher97 on February 12, 2015, 08:41:28 PM
I would not get meindels. The only thing good is if you buy them through cabelas they'll give you your money back when they wear out super fast.What boot would you recommend then? Im going to Cabelas to try some new boots out and always open to opinion. If you guys have any boot recommendations that meet this criteria might be kinda hard but something close would be good!
Dry- (not necessarily like from streams but fricken wet grass in the mornings)
Light weight- I plan on hiking, ALOT for elk this upcoming season.
Somewhat durable- bought a pair of the boa pinnacles and held up for a season barely. even though there fricken awesome for being waterproof but for 230 bucks a season! i dont think so!
And would say price is a bit secondary but Im tired of wet feet after every hunt so ill do what ever it takes!
Post by: RadSav on February 12, 2015, 10:47:51 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 13, 2015, 05:55:31 AM
I would not get meindels. The only thing good is if you buy them through cabelas they'll give you your money back when they wear out super fast.
I've got several hundred miles on my Meindls and they're still going strong. Still waterproof, no squeaks, etc.
Post by: JM on February 13, 2015, 03:12:14 PM
Just picked up a pair of scarpa charmoz pro gtx's... Pretty excited!
I've never stepped foot out of OMC in a pair of Scarpa boots. So I have little to no knowledge of how good they are. But, I sure have been hearing a lot of great things about this boot. A few of the LaSportiva guys I know are trying to get me to switch to these when my Trango Alp's wear out. Once you put a few miles on please come back and let us know what you think. This and the new Lowa Tech-Light Hunter are really sparking my interest as my LaSportiva's will need to be replaced soon!
I just got a pair of the Scarpa Kinesis. Wore them on about a 4 mile horn hike yesterday morning and they felt great. I wanted something with a stiffer sole like a mountaineering boot and this looked like the best option
I'm pretty sure that I will need to get inserts for them though
Post by: Skillet on February 13, 2015, 04:18:03 PM
I'm in the market for new boots this year, and based on my quick scan of this topic I think I'll skip the Kenetrek's until they get their waterproofing figured out. May give the Meindel's a try.
Post by: actionshooter on February 13, 2015, 05:48:07 PM
I would not get meindels. The only thing good is if you buy them through cabelas they'll give you your money back when they wear out super fast.
I have had just the opposite experience, I have been using Meindls for years., but I only put a couple of miles on a year. :rolleyes:
Boots are one of the most individual gear items a person can use. Asking what someone else likes is tough, everyone has a different fit/need. Any of the top brands will serve you well, Meindl, Kenetreck, Lowa, and many others, just get out and try them on, fit is the most important.
Post by: M_ray on February 13, 2015, 06:48:02 PM
I would not get meindels. The only thing good is if you buy them through cabelas they'll give you your money back when they wear out super fast.
I've got several hundred miles on my Meindls and they're still going strong. Still waterproof, no squeaks, etc.
Yeah its a trip that some have had such a bad expireience with them mine have been great! They look a little tattered but still feel great and don't leak! :tup:
Post by: Spawnstar on February 13, 2015, 09:20:29 PM
i used the meindel perfect hunters and they were great and after 6 months they started busting at the seams from side hilling, but I put a lot of miles on my boots and use them for climbing poles. The Schnees Granites are by far the best boot I've ever worn, I can got to work during the day and climb poles and in the mountains the shank support way surpasses any boot I've ever had. During the summer time I wear my kenetreks there a good boot also but leak a little.I would not get meindels. The only thing good is if you buy them through cabelas they'll give you your money back when they wear out super fast.
I've got several hundred miles on my Meindls and they're still going strong. Still waterproof, no squeaks, etc.
Yeah its a trip that some have had such a bad expireience with them mine have been great! They look a little tattered but still feel great and don't leak! :tup:
Post by: jasnt on February 14, 2015, 08:32:30 AM
I been running asolo TPS 520 GV's. These boots are amazing! Like strapping armor on your feet. Only troubles I've had is like you said. Wet sticks or small logs can be slick. Hasn't been an issue for me. I'd try radsavs advice with the crampons. Asolo claims most of there sole will work with most crampon'sI been running these Asolo's for a year now(almost everyday) still water proof and no damage or tears. Seams are all perfect. Some scuffing of the leather of course but these boots have changed my mind about boots. I won't ever by any other boot. I've put these boots threw hell and back and still they hold up well. I put them on in the morning and take them off when I go to bed. I used to buy 2 pairs of $150-200 boot a year.
They are also rebuild able
Post by: RadSav on February 15, 2015, 11:01:46 PM
I just got a pair of the Scarpa Kinesis. Wore them on about a 4 mile horn hike yesterday morning and they felt great. I wanted something with a stiffer sole like a mountaineering boot and this looked like the best option
I'm pretty sure that I will need to get inserts for them though
The first few days after getting a stiff mountaineering boot I cursed them terribly! By the end of my first mountain goat hunt I started appreciating them. Now that I have about ten years into stiff boots I can not see myself ever going back to a soft shank boot.
I do not have one single hunting boot with a factory insole. I have yet to find what I think of as the "Perfect" one, but so far I have not found anything I like better than the Lathrop & Son High Country Synergy foot beds. I've tried every color of Superfeet after high recommendations from police officers and absolutely hated them all! REALLY changed the fit of the boots they went into - that probably was the worst part.
Others I did not hate were Shock-Doctor, Montrail Enduro and Meindel Perfekt cork.
Post by: bernacrock on February 19, 2015, 05:42:10 PM
I been running asolo TPS 520 GV's. These boots are amazing! Like strapping armor on your feet. Only troubles I've had is like you said. Wet sticks or small logs can be slick. Hasn't been an issue for me. I'd try radsavs advice with the crampons. Asolo claims most of there sole will work with most crampon's
I have a pair of these, been breaking them in over the winter during my conditioning hikes. I like them a lot. Most boots slip on wet rocks so I'm used to it, on log crossings and ice I keep a pair of micro spikes they get the job done.
My feet have stayed dry all winter, which along with ankle support are my two primary objectives with boots.
Post by: jasnt on February 19, 2015, 06:46:06 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 20, 2015, 07:13:58 AM
I would not get meindels. The only thing good is if you buy them through cabelas they'll give you your money back when they wear out super fast.
I've got several hundred miles on my Meindls and they're still going strong. Still waterproof, no squeaks, etc.
:yeah: Best boot Ive ever owned, dry side to wet side, no issues at all going on 6 years.