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Title: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: dreamunelk on March 05, 2018, 06:10:36 AM
Any thoughts/ experience with Pac Boots?  Leaning towards Kenetrek.  Will mostly be used on the O.P.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 05, 2018, 06:23:39 AM
I bought the schnees about 6 months ago. Very comfortable boot, very well made in the USA!
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Luna butte on March 05, 2018, 06:24:06 AM
Schnees boots are pretty nice, a comparable albeit cheaper version is sold by lacrosse. Both brands fit in stirrups and accommodate Spurs if you ride equids. I have zero experience with kenetrec.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Matth on March 05, 2018, 07:01:32 AM
Kenetrek
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: jackelope on March 05, 2018, 07:27:05 AM
Good info here:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,220260.msg2952262.html#msg2952262
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on March 05, 2018, 07:36:40 AM
im done with Kenetrek, their quality has gone down hill imo. between my buddy and i i think we have gone through 5 pairs in the last year and a half. they would start leaking and then when you send them in its a fight to get them to replace them and then they send a new pair and they'd leak shortly there after. im running crispis and i like those so far.

ive heard schnees is the bees knees in pack boots  8)
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: cougforester on March 05, 2018, 08:22:22 AM
Not sure about Schnee's pac boots but I just got a pair of their Beartooth's a week ago and they're the most comfortable boot out of the box I've ever had. I go through a lot of boots for work and I might buy another pair to wear for work and save another pair for hunting. I'm assuming that quality will translate well to their pac's.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Matth on March 05, 2018, 08:51:16 AM
im done with Kenetrek, their quality has gone down hill imo. between my buddy and i i think we have gone through 5 pairs in the last year and a half. they would start leaking and then when you send them in its a fight to get them to replace them and then they send a new pair and they'd leak shortly there after. im running crispis and i like those so far.

ive heard schnees is the bees knees in pack boots  8)
I personally have never had a problem with them,
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: follow maggie on March 05, 2018, 04:28:39 PM
I’ve never worn kenetreks, but I bought a pair Schnee’s this year and love them. Warm & comfortable. I wore them bird hunting in North Dakota in December & was really happy I had them. I bought a pair of their rain shoes this winter and love them also. Very comfortable- I wear them every day.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: firepin on March 05, 2018, 06:03:44 PM
Not sure about Schnee's pac boots but I just got a pair of their Beartooth's a week ago and they're the most comfortable boot out of the box I've ever had. I go through a lot of boots for work and I might buy another pair to wear for work and save another pair for hunting. I'm assuming that quality will translate well to their pac's.

If the lower lacing loops have the little ball keep an eye on your lace slipping past the ball and pushing it out the backside. Sent 2 pairs of Granites back for this. Bought Kenetreks, way more comfortable.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: dreamunelk on March 05, 2018, 07:40:13 PM
Thanks for the info all. 
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on March 09, 2018, 01:47:40 AM
Danner all the way - I grew up near the factory
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: spoonman on March 09, 2018, 05:51:07 AM
I believe the best way to buy boots of any kind is to toss name brand out the window. Go to the store and try on reputable boots in till you find the ones you like. I just did this a couple months ago up at REI in Seattle because they have almost everything you would find online. They also have a 12 month warranty. I ended up with Salewa man trainer gtx. I had never heard of the brand before but they are the boots for me. I had friends tell me to get Crispi, Scarpa, lowa, Kenetreks, and so on. Forget name, just find the right boot.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 09, 2018, 06:26:08 AM
Well REI isn't going to carry your normal hunting boot brand. But whatever works best for you is what you should go with. If I am hunting I want an actual hunting boot not a fancy colored hiking boot. To each is own.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: spoonman on March 09, 2018, 12:54:55 PM
Well REI isn't going to carry your normal hunting boot brand. But whatever works best for you is what you should go with. If I am hunting I want an actual hunting boot not a fancy colored hiking boot. To each is own.

Look online and you'll see plenty hunting/hiking style boots that aren't "fancy colored hiking boots". The point was to try out boots based on fit and feel and not name brand. Also animals don't give a crap about your shoe color!
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 09, 2018, 02:00:39 PM
If you have wide feet, you will regret buying Kennetreks.  I put a pair on, walked around the store and was almost crippled by the time I sat down.  That was even what they call their "wide" version.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: fuzznuts on March 22, 2018, 05:32:25 AM
Do yourself a favor and check out Hoffman boots in Kellogg Id. Great pacs made locally.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 22, 2018, 05:39:37 AM
do you own a pair?
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 22, 2018, 08:10:19 AM
If you have wide feet, you will regret buying Kennetreks.  I put a pair on, walked around the store and was almost crippled by the time I sat down.  That was even what they call their "wide" version.
I wear a wide but can get by with regular with Kennetrek. Maybe it was an odd pair or too small?  I always make sure I have plenty of room at the toe so I dont jam em going down hill.  With thick hunt sox and toe gap I need to be 1/2 to a full size over what foot measures with any boot.  You might try em again a size up and see how that feels?   
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: npaull on March 22, 2018, 09:53:28 AM
I love my Schnee's 13" Pac boots. Wear them all the time in the late season. Bombproof.
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: Remnar on March 22, 2018, 10:12:34 AM
do you own a pair?

 I do and I like them (hoffmans ) . Fit me similar to whites . Havent bought a pair in along time though so cant speak for the newer styles . Never have tried shnees or kenetrek (pac boots ) . :twocents:
Title: Re: Pac Boots - Schnees, Kenetrek, or ?
Post by: fuzznuts on March 23, 2018, 12:44:59 PM
Yes I wear Hoffman’s. Never tried the other brands you’re talking about but I do know mine seem to fit a lot better than other brands I’ve had in the past. Feet don’t slide around in them.
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