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Title: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 29, 2025, 05:14:27 PM: I blew out the sole on my Meindles and need new boots asap for Wyoming mule deer hunt. I leave on September 9th and worry if I order online that I will not get them in time. I know I will be limited with break in period but it is what it is. I live on the Olympic peninsula and no good options out here. Any recommendations on stores to hit up around Seattle or Tacoma that have solid boots like Kennetrek or similar boots. Thank you
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: MADMAX on August 29, 2025, 05:19:43 PM: Call sportsman warehouse
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: MADMAX on August 29, 2025, 05:21:21 PM: And if you can’t find em and they fit
Selling these 4 cheap
Never worn

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,290990.0.html
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on August 29, 2025, 05:21:41 PM: Cabela's in Lacey, Bass Pro in Tacoma, Sportco in Fife... I've seen some decent boot in Wilco's as well... Several of those around... Gotta be more on the way... Good luck!!!
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: washingtonmuley on August 29, 2025, 05:22:05 PM: Quote from: MADMAX on August 29, 2025, 05:19:43 PM
Call sportsman warehouse
I went there with 0 luck. I need wide boots. Thanks
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: jrebel on August 29, 2025, 05:27:24 PM: Find somewhere that sells Crispi. They are great boots and almost never require a break in period. I am on my 4th set and love them. I wear them for work as well…..most comfortable boot I have ever worn.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: furbearer365 on August 29, 2025, 05:54:53 PM: Camofire
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: MADMAX on August 29, 2025, 06:07:04 PM: Get em by Tuesday

https://www.amazon.com/Kenetrek-Mountain-Extreme-Hunting-Brown/dp/B002OEBR34/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lTEzXbhJb-h4q2KD2vE5bZL3cRT4T79NyV7cdnyHuRGiyJuI0LIlTfD_g7eJPyAnalNz00t9NRnjUfv6jHvhGwLivF4hC4EDy9rgH0oEVUHHPwSSjh0QaM3x5RzErXclWBY9chjScKNbmdif9EYFYhTqFaac6_bPXasorIuF1mHTpVAKz8OgqtlQvxbszMR7ehI4S5wAcsXWFRTKGfukYitSHZq9M6RF7_Y_w2SeXP5D5NGMxVhDv6DrS49AKs5oBc3Ht7R5yNOZOyrX4vbWW0uyJ9I8LBDYkMSDix9vWss.PvFU5esLwGK-JvOYKnm0IAO3VEqYxVD6r98rW-S3C0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenetrek&qid=1756515948&sr=8-4
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: Alchase on August 29, 2025, 06:10:11 PM: Head to the REI store in Seattle, they have amazing boot fitters on hand and a fantastic selection to choose from.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: HntnFsh on August 29, 2025, 06:11:31 PM: Meindl delivers pretty fast. I think you would get your boots in time even with the holiday. Call and talk to them. They are great to deal with!
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: highside74 on August 29, 2025, 06:25:45 PM: I would just order Meindl but Sportco has Crispi and Bass Pro has Kenetrek. My last boots were Meindl I just bought Hanwag online when they were onsale. A few hikes of 4 miles and no issues with blisters or discomfort.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: wadu1 on August 29, 2025, 07:02:00 PM: Just be aware that Meindles quality has gone downhill. Talked to my cousins in Canada that swore by them and won't buy them anymore don't last a year. :twocents:
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: dreadi on August 29, 2025, 07:39:29 PM: If you're driving through Bozeman on the way you can get boots from a few makers.

Black Hammer Arms
www.blackhammerarms.com
The Guy On HuntWA Selling Suppressors
@blackhammerarms
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: Joyce on August 29, 2025, 08:32:06 PM: Jerry's in Forks carries some Hoffmans, not only caulks if I remember correctly.
Thriftway there sometimes has Kenetreks on hand as well.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: highside74 on August 29, 2025, 08:34:09 PM: https://www.hanwag.com/us/en-us/Labor-Day-Sale/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1846083038&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8XFBhCxARIsAMyH8BuJeJbDOGOsQv8edHBTLWqTnXU0JzngaZpotDgHUAHLw092re_3uGUaAufDEALw_wcB

You won't be disappointed
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: HntnFsh on August 29, 2025, 08:47:07 PM: Quote from: wadu1 on August 29, 2025, 07:02:00 PM
Just be aware that Meindles quality has gone downhill. Talked to my cousins in Canada that swore by them and won't buy them anymore don't last a year. :twocents:

Hasn't been my experience. But the guys I work with that all wore kennetreks have been switching over to Crispis because the say the same thing about Kennetreks :dunno:
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: Alan K on August 30, 2025, 06:56:10 AM: Scheel's in Meridian has a solid selection of good boots, easy to get to off of I84 if you're going through Idaho. Their store in Missoula is smaller, but good too. It's a little ways off I90 though.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: EnglishSetter on August 30, 2025, 10:07:39 AM: I had good luck with a pair of Cabela's Iron Ridge. Very economical as well (around $175 now). The "nubbin" soles while different worked very well on a variety of terrain and were easy to get the mud out. Any Cabela's or Bass Pro.

Couple years ago I went to Thorogood Infinity FD. Amazing comfort. Bit more $ (around $250 now) but cheaper than many. Would have to look up a retailer.

Couple different insulation options on both.

IME any bonded on sole will eventually fail, but only after serious miles.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: Remnar on August 30, 2025, 08:34:42 PM: I would call Kennetrek on Tuesday tell them your story. I would be surprised if they couldn't/wouldn't hook you up in time. :twocents:
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: Quackaddict on August 31, 2025, 08:54:39 PM: Quote from: highside74 on August 29, 2025, 08:34:09 PM
https://www.hanwag.com/us/en-us/Labor-Day-Sale/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1846083038&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8XFBhCxARIsAMyH8BuJeJbDOGOsQv8edHBTLWqTnXU0JzngaZpotDgHUAHLw092re_3uGUaAufDEALw_wcB

You won't be disappointed

Started off with tatra tops, and have been wearing my trapper tops more lately. Love them both so much, I've boughten new pairs of each while on sale, for when I wear mine out. Absolutely amazing comfort and quality in these boots.
Title: Re: Help!! Blew out my boots.
Post by: washingtonmuley on September 01, 2025, 12:20:28 PM: Update!! I stopped at Bass Pro and Cabela's yesterday as I had to go to the airport and I ended up buying a pair of Irish Setter Elk Trackers. I really wanted to get a pair of Crispi boots but didn't want to gamble with not being able to try them on. I am pleasantly surprised with them so far but I only have 2 miles on them so we shall see. I appreciate all the replies on this topic.