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Title: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on April 11, 2017, 09:48:00 PM
Lathrop and sons came out with their own boot. The mointain hunter and mountain hunter elite. Talked with Stephen Lathrop about them and I'm looking forward to trying them out. Sounds like they've been working on this for quite a while.
Anyone order them?
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: lewy on April 11, 2017, 11:36:20 PM
I'm waiting on a pair to show up, I'll try and remember to check back in with a review. The customer service is second to none :tup:
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 12, 2017, 01:19:29 AM
I'm waiting on a pair to show up, I'll try and remember to check back in with a review. The customer service is second to none :tup:

I've been thinking about the Cevedale tech lite hunter. Anyone have any experience with these? Love my Lowa Tibet Hi though
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Houndhunter on April 12, 2017, 04:25:49 AM
I would like to try these out but have quite the collection of boots as it is. Looking forward to the reviews
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 12, 2017, 04:34:30 AM
I'm waiting on a pair to show up, I'll try and remember to check back in with a review. The customer service is second to none :tup:

Which one did you order the mountain hunter or elite?
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 12, 2017, 05:16:41 AM
I have some hesitations about ordering as they kept pounding their new custom fit kit to try to get extra money out of me.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: lewy on April 12, 2017, 08:37:53 AM
I'm waiting on a pair to show up, I'll try and remember to check back in with a review. The customer service is second to none :tup:

Which one did you order the mountain hunter or elite?

I went with the all leather mt hunters
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: jbeaumont21 on April 12, 2017, 03:44:12 PM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 12, 2017, 05:17:16 PM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.

 :yike: I bought three pairs of their custom foot beds. Huge disappointment. My feet ached like a mother after hiking the alpine lakes with a pack. Put my Dr. Schols work insoles in and they are much better for 1/3 the price
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: CLARKTAR on April 12, 2017, 06:07:35 PM
I'm waiting on a pair to show up, I'll try and remember to check back in with a review. The customer service is second to none :tup:

I've been thinking about the Cevedale tech lite hunter. Anyone have any experience with these? Love my Lowa Tibet Hi though
What size are you? I might sell a pair.

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Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on April 12, 2017, 06:13:36 PM
I don't know that the custom fit kit is for everyone but i know it's helped people with abnormal feet.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on April 12, 2017, 06:15:10 PM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.

 :yike: I bought three pairs of their custom foot beds. Huge disappointment. My feet ached like a mother after hiking the alpine lakes with a pack. Put my Dr. Schols work insoles in and they are much better for 1/3 the price

Did they fit the footbeds or did you?
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 12, 2017, 06:28:59 PM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.

 :yike: I bought three pairs of their custom foot beds. Huge disappointment. My feet ached like a mother after hiking the alpine lakes with a pack. Put my Dr. Schols work insoles in and they are much better for 1/3 the price

Did they fit the footbeds or did you?

I trimmed the synergy insoles to fit the bottom of the boot perfectly
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: lewy on April 12, 2017, 06:56:23 PM
I threw a pair of the synergy footbeds in my kenetreks and have really liked em. You have to find what works for you, unfortunately that sometimes means trial and error on some expensive gear :twocents:
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on April 12, 2017, 07:13:24 PM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.

 :yike: I bought three pairs of their custom foot beds. Huge disappointment. My feet ached like a mother after hiking the alpine lakes with a pack. Put my Dr. Schols work insoles in and they are much better for 1/3 the price

Did they fit the footbeds or did you?

I trimmed the synergy insoles to fit the bottom of the boot perfectly

I don't think the synergy footbeds are designed for an exact fit in the bottom of the boot. They trimmed the ones for my boot and they are wider than the bottom of the boot in places. Kinda wraps your foot.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 12, 2017, 08:33:39 PM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.

 :yike: I bought three pairs of their custom foot beds. Huge disappointment. My feet ached like a mother after hiking the alpine lakes with a pack. Put my Dr. Schols work insoles in and they are much better for 1/3 the price

Did they fit the footbeds or did you?

I trimmed the synergy insoles to fit the bottom of the boot perfectly

I don't think the synergy footbeds are designed for an exact fit in the bottom of the boot. They trimmed the ones for my boot and they are wider than the bottom of the boot in places. Kinda wraps your foot.

I left the wings on just trimmed the front down to size so it didnt curl in the front
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: brocka on April 12, 2017, 09:36:02 PM
I've been running the synergy footbeds for a few years. Very happy with them. I had the custom boot system on a pair of zamberlans last year that were excellent and my elites should be here soon!! Stephen and James are some good people!

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Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on April 13, 2017, 10:31:32 AM
I bought a pair of the Cevedale tech lite hunters as that is what Lathrops was pressuring me to buy. I can honestly say they have been a huge disappointment. Not only do they leak but they hurt my feet, and I went with Lathrops custom inserts.  The Civedales are just like any other mountaineering boot, heavy and clunky and definitely not the style of boot I like. I believe Lathrops was just trying to unload a huge stock of boots that they had purchased from Lowa.

 :yike: I bought three pairs of their custom foot beds. Huge disappointment. My feet ached like a mother after hiking the alpine lakes with a pack. Put my Dr. Schols work insoles in and they are much better for 1/3 the price

Did they fit the footbeds or did you?

I trimmed the synergy insoles to fit the bottom of the boot perfectly

I don't think the synergy footbeds are designed for an exact fit in the bottom of the boot. They trimmed the ones for my boot and they are wider than the bottom of the boot in places. Kinda wraps your foot.

I left the wings on just trimmed the front down to size so it didnt curl in the front

Gotcha. I've been pretty happy with mine. Their knowledge on boots and boot fit is second to none. I do always end up buying more than I intended. I guess they got to make their money somehow.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: huntnphool on April 13, 2017, 03:38:02 PM
@archery288
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on May 22, 2017, 11:28:30 AM
Got my mountain hunter elites. They're a solid boot. Biggest things i noticed is the rocker cam and how they they lock your heel in really well. Rocker cam allows you to roll forward quite a ways on the ball of your foot with little effort. we'll see how they are after i put some miles on them. Awesome lacing system as well.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: lewy on May 24, 2017, 05:06:38 PM
Unfortunately I will be sending mine back, not a good fit at all for me. Didn't want to try and break in something that we're that uncomfortable right off the bat.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: nwhunter on July 18, 2017, 07:40:37 AM
Anymore reviews on these boots. I considered them and talked to them but just couldn't switch from my proven Kenetreks to an unproven new boot so curious how they are turning out after some miles put on them..
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: Reidus on July 18, 2017, 08:41:46 AM
I'm still breaking mine in. They feel stiff in your hands but on your feet they don't feel like a stiff boot.  They really wrap around the back of your foot well and lock your foot in good from the arch back if that makes any sense. One of the most promising boots I've worn so far.
Title: Re: Lathrop and sons new boot
Post by: dscubame on August 08, 2017, 10:30:02 PM
In general I always recommend going to Fleet Feet and having them fit inserts.  It's what they do.  Seriously.
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