Post by: Westside88 on December 29, 2023, 04:23:21 PM
Thanks for any insight
Post by: RB on December 29, 2023, 04:32:06 PM
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Post by: firepin on December 29, 2023, 05:08:27 PM
Post by: Bareback on December 29, 2023, 05:10:23 PM
Post by: RB on December 29, 2023, 05:29:27 PM
Great boot. Keep greased and they are very waterproof.
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Post by: elkaholic123 on December 29, 2023, 05:35:58 PM
I have never had a problem with wet feet on either pair! Probably never need to buy boots again! Love them!
Post by: Seabass on December 29, 2023, 07:01:10 PM
Personally, I don’t think they are all that comfortable. I did 2 spring bear trips into the Frank Church last spring and the only real discomfort I had was my feet. Most of the guys who recommend them to me have switched to Crispi’s. I will likely go that way myself.
Post by: cem3434 on December 29, 2023, 07:05:06 PM
Great boots and on sale at Kenetrek:yeah: plus they have a huge Ebay sale going on right now too.
Post by: HntnFsh on December 29, 2023, 07:15:15 PM
I have the Mountain Extremes. I’ve had them for 6 years and my feet have never been wet. The rubber over the toe box is peeling pretty bad but they have held up really well otherwise.
Personally, I don’t think they are all that comfortable. I did 2 spring bear trips into the Frank Church last spring and the only real discomfort I had was my feet. Most of the guys who recommend them to me have switched to Crispi’s. I will likely go that way myself.
I didn't care for them. Just didn't work for me, or my feet.
I know afew people that swore by Kennetrek for years. Then lost their love for them over the last few and swit he'd. Mostly to Crispis.
Post by: Snakeriver on December 29, 2023, 07:18:02 PM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on December 29, 2023, 07:49:34 PM
They are stiff and fairly heavy, so if your planning some early season archery spot and stalk style hunts, I’d recommend a pair of stalking socks or something because kennetreks aren’t the sneakiest boot around haha
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Post by: hunthard on December 29, 2023, 08:12:31 PM
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Post by: Jonathan_S on December 29, 2023, 09:41:17 PM
Crispi Guides. The soles on Kenetrek are soft and don’t last long. You’ll thank me later
That soft rubber is very grippy though, and Kenetrek has a resole service too. For about $150 their cobbler resoles, re-rands, and replaces laces.
Post by: Westside88 on December 29, 2023, 10:15:06 PM
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Post by: adamR on December 30, 2023, 05:38:20 AM
I purchased a couple pairs of Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 gram boots from Amazon to figure out the size I need then sent them back and waited for a sale. I've had those boots for 6 years now and they were by far the best boot I've ever owned. I can't begin to imagine how many miles I've put on them but the soles are now worn down to maybe a 1/16" of tread remaining. I will be buying another pair this spring. I've also convinced four hunting partners to purchase them as well and no one has been upset afterwards.
While wearing gaiters, I've crossed streams that were knee high and never had wet feet. While hunting idaho in 2018, I forgot my gaiters at home; it rained for seven days and I was the only one in camp without wet feet. (This is when the other guys started buying them.)
Two cons for me -
- The soles are very slick. If you are stepping on wet logs, you better be paying attention to where your going to slide to. Not a huge problem if you are expecting it.
- I wear my boots year round; hunting, hiking, camping, etc. This year, I didn't get a chance to put them on from around December 2022 through July 2023. When I went to oil them up and remove the laces, there were huge cracks in the folds of the boot. The leather was still very pliable as I had oiled them when I put them away; not sure what happened but they are definitely not water proof anymore.
Prior to these, I was the buying buying $2 - $300 boots from Cabelas, what seemed like, every year. They were all junk. I got 6 years out of a $500 pair of boots. At $85 a year, I will happily buy another pair this spring.
Post by: Timberstalker on December 30, 2023, 07:29:58 AM
The Kenetreks just work. They offer far superior support and when I’m hunting steep, rocky country, they just feel way better. They are built well and I’m on my 3rd pair. I’ve yet to find a better boot. I bought the Guide Ultra for my last set and they have been fantastic.
Post by: hollymaster on December 30, 2023, 08:56:06 AM
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Post by: Naches Sportsman on December 30, 2023, 10:59:53 AM
Don’t get em hot or they’ll melt like all other hikers. Learned that again in Hells Canyon in 2022.
Post by: Westside88 on December 30, 2023, 03:30:15 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 30, 2023, 03:56:03 PM
My bro got crispis and we were stopping for blister tape which I mercilessly videod and razzed him about his new crispis
They either work for your feet, or they don’t, or you compromise and do a lengthy break in to “get them” to work for your feet. I got lucky and didn’t have to buy different brands to find the pair that work. I think they’re all fine boots if they fit right and you tie them right
Post by: Westside88 on December 31, 2023, 05:03:38 PM
Post by: kentrek on December 31, 2023, 05:27:42 PM
Can anyone speak to the Mountain Extremes vs the Kenetrek Mountain Guides? I watched a video in which the founder of Kenetrek explained the differences and I'm still torn. I'm thinking the Mountain Extremes may be a little more comfortable and a little lighter. I guess either way they'll be a good boot
I've ran both extensively and the mountain guides are just a step above the Extremes..I feel like the Extremes got popular so they made them less rigid to fit a broader variety of people, the guides are a better boot for the nasty stuff.... if your questioning if you should hunt there then the guides are the boot
I dislike the rubber rand on the Extremes so for moderate terrain I typically use a simple crispy mid type boot and then I have the guides for very rough hunts where support is very important
These boots are not designed for stalking, and you need to account for that depending on the hunt
Post by: JWBINX on December 31, 2023, 07:39:49 PM
and always gave great support and comfort. I will say, I think they need about
50 miles to break in. I have a pair of Mtn Extreme 400s and a pair of Hardscrabble hikers.
Unless their is really cold weather I use my Hardscrabble hikers with gaiters 100 percent of the time.
They are great boots, and everyone has there opinion!
Everybody's feet are different.
I do use Sole insoles which work better than Superfeet for me. :twocents:
Post by: Westside88 on December 31, 2023, 10:04:16 PM
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