Post by: emac on September 18, 2022, 03:24:44 PM
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Post by: jrebel on September 18, 2022, 03:34:22 PM
I have also enjoyed the asolo brand in a more lightweight hiking boot. They run a little more narrow so as I have aged and feet have flattened, I changed to the zambelain.
Post by: HooknoseHunter on September 18, 2022, 04:05:17 PM
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 18, 2022, 06:32:13 PM
Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
Post by: Sandberm on September 18, 2022, 06:37:46 PM
My Danners were $150, and are VERY comfortable, but seem to be falling apart after a few years. Maybe thats reasonable for $150 boots?
If your swimmin in money keep buying whats comfortable
Post by: emac on September 18, 2022, 06:47:51 PM
If you can afford to get new boots EVERY year then continue to get danners.Not swimming in money. They are work boots that I get about this time of year break them in hunting and then wear them out at work the next season.
My Danners were $150, and are VERY comfortable, but seem to be falling apart after a few years. Maybe thats reasonable for $150 boots?
If your swimmin in money keep buying whats comfortable
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Post by: emac on September 18, 2022, 06:48:13 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 18, 2022, 07:01:37 PM
ok, I’d agree w this but have to ask, how long do you expect the waterproofness to last w kennetrek? I’ve owned mine since 2019, put a few miles on them, cleaned and oiled them once. This past week, I had water sloshing around in my boots, very wet west side huckleberry brush. Should I hate my boots, or after 3 years are they done?Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
Post by: Rainier10 on September 18, 2022, 07:32:27 PM
Post by: emac on September 18, 2022, 08:27:33 PM
For me it’s Irish setter elk hunters. I buy a new pair every year. I keep the previous years boot s as a back up. The two year old boots get used for work around the cabin.I have always looked at the Irish setters but you never hear anyone talk about them. I will look into them again.
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Post by: emac on September 18, 2022, 08:28:18 PM
My two go to boots are Asolo GTXs and Merrill Ice and Snow 6”.Never heard of the asolo boots will check them out
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Post by: fowl smacker on September 18, 2022, 08:29:06 PM
I HATED my mountain extremes. Went to the Lowa Tibet gtx a couple years ago and they've been great for me.Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
Post by: jackelope on September 18, 2022, 08:34:00 PM
I’ve been wearing Meindl’s for several years. Just had a pair rebuilt because I like them so much. Also because $100 is a heck of a lot less expensive than a new pair of boots.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 18, 2022, 09:00:06 PM
Post by: Sandberm on September 18, 2022, 09:19:05 PM
I'm on my second pair of Oboz Bridger Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, $180. Love em, fit well, wear well and i plan on buying a 3rd pair when needed. The pair Im wearing now is going on 2 years of lots of wear and figure I'll need the next pair some time after the first of the year.
Post by: bkaech on September 18, 2022, 09:49:55 PM
[/quote]ok, I’d agree w this but have to ask, how long do you expect the waterproofness to last w kennetrek? I’ve owned mine since 2019, put a few miles on them, cleaned and oiled them once. This past week, I had water sloshing around in my boots, very wet west side huckleberry brush. Should I hate my boots, or after 3 years are they done?
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At that price point I would expect them to be waterproof for many many years. Both my hunting partners have been wearing Kenetreks for years and they say the have always stayed waterproof. One of them puts a ton of miles on them each year. If I were you I would return them/ask about a warranty refund.
Post by: hughjorgan on September 18, 2022, 10:22:55 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 19, 2022, 06:57:34 AM
ok, I’d agree w this but have to ask, how long do you expect the waterproofness to last w kennetrek? I’ve owned mine since 2019, put a few miles on them, cleaned and oiled them once. This past week, I had water sloshing around in my boots, very wet west side huckleberry brush. Should I hate my boots, or after 3 years are they done?Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
You should be doing that a couple times a season at least Jerry. I got 9 years out of my last pair. Just bought a new pair this summer.
Post by: Mtnwalker on September 19, 2022, 07:27:31 AM
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Post by: Stein on September 19, 2022, 09:58:22 AM
My theory is to wear as little boot as possible, but that's what works for me. I just got back from MT and ran all over the mountains covering every kind of terrain and never wished I had more boot. My feet were never sore and I didn't need to pack camp shoes, crocks or any extra weight. I can absolutely cover more territory faster and in greater comfort with light hikers than I can with stiff, heavy boots.
I do the same in winter, wear as little boot as I can and keep my feet warm and as dry as practical.
I wouldn't suggest what I do to everyone or even most people, but I think it highlights the differences in what works for people can be very different person to person.
Post by: Sandberm on September 19, 2022, 10:10:01 AM
I agree, get something that works for you. If you have good mobility and ankle strength you can use much less boot. Up until the snow flies, I wear Altra Lone Peaks that come in at 11 oz. Some of the boots mentioned here will weigh up to four pounds. Based on Army research 3+ extra pounds on your feet is the equivalent of 18-20 extra pounds on your back.I came around to that theory yesterday.
My theory is to wear as little boot as possible, but that's what works for me. I just got back from MT and ran all over the mountains covering every kind of terrain and never wished I had more boot. My feet were never sore and I didn't need to pack camp shoes, crocks or any extra weight. I can absolutely cover more territory faster and in greater comfort with light hikers than I can with stiff, heavy boots.
I do the same in winter, wear as little boot as I can and keep my feet warm and as dry as practical.
I wouldn't suggest what I do to everyone or even most people, but I think it highlights the differences in what works for people can be very different person to person.
Been wearing regular hiking shoes all summer, broke the big hunting boots out yesterday to go on a hike and i could feel the weight and stiffness.
The lighter the better, the more agile I am the better. :tup:
Post by: thinkingman on September 19, 2022, 10:13:37 AM
I just posted on Rokslide about great success with Vasque Bitterroot hikers and my newer Zamberlan 960 GTX.
More in the hiking boot category but really well made and comfortable.
If you haven't had your foot measured in a while, you might try a size smaller in a wide size.
Socks are also an important part of the equation.
After owning three pairs (two Chineeee and one US), Danner are no longer on my list.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2022, 07:44:37 AM
I HATED my mountain extremes. Went to the Lowa Tibet gtx a couple years ago and they've been great for me.Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
Funny, sorta like Ford versus chevy maybe. I love them (mountain extremes)and think they are the best lol
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2022, 08:25:34 AM
My wife bought me a pair of the Salomon quest 4D GTX’s for my birthday. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about them after wearing 10” leather boots all these years but they’re pretty awesome, and comfortable right out of the box. I was doing anywhere from 5-9 miles a day elk hunting last week and had no hot spots, blisters, nothing. Very nice boots.
Post by: Fidelk on October 16, 2022, 08:37:00 AM
ok, I’d agree w this but have to ask, how long do you expect the waterproofness to last w kennetrek? I’ve owned mine since 2019, put a few miles on them, cleaned and oiled them once. This past week, I had water sloshing around in my boots, very wet west side huckleberry brush. Should I hate my boots, or after 3 years are they done?Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
The oil might have destroyed the waterproof barrier if it's Gore-Tex or similar.
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Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2022, 02:37:13 PM
ok, I’d agree w this but have to ask, how long do you expect the waterproofness to last w kennetrek? I’ve owned mine since 2019, put a few miles on them, cleaned and oiled them once. This past week, I had water sloshing around in my boots, very wet west side huckleberry brush. Should I hate my boots, or after 3 years are they done?Kennetreks. Can’t beat them in my opinion.I agree, at least compared to Lowa and Crispi, the 3 brands I own, I think both the guide and mountain extreme are great.
Are you wearing gaiters? Are you sure it’s not water wicking down your socks? Gaiters will help prevent that.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on October 21, 2022, 06:53:31 PM
I always hear bad things about danners but they always seem to be the cheaper made in china models. My last pair lasted me 8 years, but mine were a US made model. Since most of my hunting is in the lowlands the soles last a long time but the uppers take a beating from blackberries and other brush. I do agree that the bob soles pick up a ton of mud when you’re walking on slippery clay. The other downside for me is that with the traditional stitch down construction, you have a “lip” all around your foot where the outsole sticks outI can’t even count all the times I’ve hung that upon trailing blackberries when taking a step and nearly ate dirt.