Post by: colockumelk on March 04, 2011, 06:57:27 PM
Lowa
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS381US381&q=lowa+hunter+gtx#q=lowa+hunter+gtx&hl=en&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS381US381&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=CqNxTbunAYS8lQfiybGOAQ&ved=0CCoQrQQ&biw=1563&bih=606&bav=on.2,or.&fp=776639b973fad1f6 (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS381US381&q=lowa+hunter+gtx#q=lowa+hunter+gtx&hl=en&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS381US381&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=CqNxTbunAYS8lQfiybGOAQ&ved=0CCoQrQQ&biw=1563&bih=606&bav=on.2,or.&fp=776639b973fad1f6)
Kenetrek
http://www.footwearoutfitters.net/RW/ShowCat.cfm?OpenCat=63 (http://www.footwearoutfitters.net/RW/ShowCat.cfm?OpenCat=63)
Post by: time2hunt on March 04, 2011, 10:12:13 PM
Post by: norsepeak on March 04, 2011, 10:18:23 PM
Post by: ribka on March 05, 2011, 10:53:42 AM
Go with non-insulated. Insulated are way too hot for Sept hunts.IMO You'll do fine with a non-insulated boot unless you are constantly in deep snow or are stand hunting.
I use a good water proof agent like obenaufs and wear two paris of socks and will be fine in colder weather. I late season elk and deer hunt in light snow with non-insulated boots.
Post by: longrange7mm on March 05, 2011, 11:23:08 AM
Post by: Ironhead on March 05, 2011, 05:05:01 PM
winter and they have been great for both.
Post by: elkaholic123 on March 05, 2011, 05:35:09 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 05, 2011, 09:01:32 PM
Post by: ribka on March 05, 2011, 09:08:54 PM
Stand hunting I go to a good pack boot
Post by: colockumelk on March 07, 2011, 03:55:05 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on March 07, 2011, 04:05:41 PM
For what it’s worth, I do notice that my Kenetreks w/ 400 are a little warmer than my danners with 400.
Post by: Little Dave on March 07, 2011, 04:13:28 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 07, 2011, 06:25:45 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 14, 2011, 08:50:58 PM
I strapped the Lowas on and they are definately high quality (They should be for the price :chuckle: ) They felt alright I guess. Different is a good word to describe them. I've definately never had boots this nice before or this stout. Out of the box they were not as comfy as my Danner's thats for sure but I can tell that they will provide alot more support and stability than my Danners. I only had time to wear them for about 10 minutes but they feel good. They are true to fit and feel nice and snug around my feet. Not tight but snug, like my feet can still breath and are not being constricted but still "snug" enough that they can't move anywhere. My heels are "locked" into place and wont slide around which is nice. Overall they feel good and is definately a boot that will not see its supreme comfort level until I put some miles on them. I can tell that once the foot bed conforms to my feet they are gonna be AWSOME!!! Especially if I put some Green Superfeet insoles in them. I'll post more when i get a chance.
Post by: JLS on March 15, 2011, 03:38:18 PM
Good price too....
Post by: MtnMuley on March 15, 2011, 04:21:33 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 15, 2011, 05:58:21 PM
After about 50 miles of break in they should be getting pretty comfy. Danner is not even in the same league as Lowa. The GTXs are very good boots. I wore my Lowa Sheep Hunters to climb Mt. Adams last year and they worked great. They are a little warm for September, I usually wear an uninsulated boot that time of year.
Good price too....
That's good to hear JLS. These are definately way more of a boot than Danner. I just meant they are'nt pillow comfy out of the box like Danner. I chased my son around for 30 minutes today and they felt even better.
MtnMuley. I have always looked at the Kenetreck but I got a heck of a deal on the Lowas. $100 cheaper than the Kenetreks were. They feel great so I think I made a good decision. That being said I'm sure if I would have bought Kenetreks they would have been just as awsome.
Post by: Maligator on March 15, 2011, 06:26:32 PM
Thanks. For all the input. I went with the Lowas hunter gtx. They are normally $399 but I got a brand new pair for $287 to my door.
That's a helluva deal. I'd have snagged them up at that price too! ;)
Post by: JPhelps on March 15, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
A good deal on the internet can end up being a bad deal if they don't fit and the company doesn't have a good return policy and unfortunatley we never really now how the boot will feel until about 50 miles of break in.
Post by: JLS on March 15, 2011, 09:34:07 PM
I can't stress enough that you need to get a boot that fits you. Both of these boots have similar construction, if I remember correctly they both have full length shanks, full leather uppers, full rubber rands. The MAIN difference is they are built on different lasts. The Lowa tends to be narrower in the heel than the Kenetrek's.
A good deal on the internet can end up being a bad deal if they don't fit and the company doesn't have a good return policy and unfortunatley we never really now how the boot will feel until about 50 miles of break in.
Exactly right. I would wear Danner Pronghorns before I'd wear Kennetreks. The Kennetrek last simply does not fit my foot. They are outstanding boots and I have friends that love them. I'd end up a cripple in one day wearing them.
Both are resoleable too, and should give you years of service. Just don't set them too close to the fire when you're warming up (voice of experience humbly speaking)
Post by: MtnMuley on March 16, 2011, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: JLS on March 16, 2011, 09:10:51 AM
I'm not trying to start a flame war here, and I've used Obenauf's for years. But, I'd darned sure check with Lowa to see if they will warranty the boots if you choose to use that on them. Kennetrek began selling their own version of Obenauf's because they used a run of glue on the rands that would delaminate with the Obenauf's.
Good luck.
Post by: MtnMuley on March 16, 2011, 10:06:12 AM
Post by: colockumelk on March 17, 2011, 07:44:32 PM
JLS that is AWSOME info about the boot dressing. Which boot dressing would you recommend me using for my Lowas?
Post by: JLS on March 17, 2011, 09:43:13 PM
I guess I'd just check with them and make sure they'll stand behind warranty issues for delamination with whatever you wish to use.
Post by: MtnMuley on March 18, 2011, 08:07:52 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 18, 2011, 08:21:21 AM
Post by: colockumelk on March 19, 2011, 07:39:13 PM
Post by: JLS on March 20, 2011, 10:50:00 PM
Thanks for the heads up on the Shoebuy sale. I have a pair of Lowa Baffins headed my way (that will see only Sno-Seal and sit far away from the campfire).
Post by: colockumelk on March 22, 2011, 02:25:23 PM
Post by: Ironhead on March 24, 2011, 05:15:09 AM
This may have already been suggested (I didn't read back through the entire thread) but, the green super feet insoles are extremely comfortable and lock your foot in to the boot. I highly recommend these. :twocents:
Post by: colockumelk on March 24, 2011, 01:04:48 PM
Consider the greenfeet bought and paid for.
Post by: MtnMuley on March 24, 2011, 04:07:04 PM
Post by: norsepeak on March 24, 2011, 04:10:54 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 24, 2011, 07:46:09 PM
Also I have no experience with any of the other brands of boots mentioned. That just what the article in Eastmans said.
Post by: WARHORSE on March 24, 2011, 07:59:47 PM
:whoo: My Lowa Hunter's finally came in. Its been an awsome day because my new turkey choke ALSO came in. Turkey season starts tomorrow but... between flight line and class I'm gone dusk til dawn so I'll have to wait until Saturday.
I strapped the Lowas on and they are definately high quality (They should be for the price :chuckle: ) They felt alright I guess. Different is a good word to describe them. I've definately never had boots this nice before or this stout. Out of the box they were not as comfy as my Danner's thats for sure but I can tell that they will provide alot more support and stability than my Danners. I only had time to wear them for about 10 minutes but they feel good. They are true to fit and feel nice and snug around my feet. Not tight but snug, like my feet can still breath and are not being constricted but still "snug" enough that they can't move anywhere. My heels are "locked" into place and wont slide around which is nice. Overall they feel good and is definately a boot that will not see its supreme comfort level until I put some miles on them. I can tell that once the foot bed conforms to my feet they are gonna be AWSOME!!! Especially if I put some Green Superfeet insoles in them. I'll post more when i get a chance.
Post by: JBR on March 25, 2011, 02:10:03 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 25, 2011, 07:33:11 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on March 30, 2011, 12:58:30 PM
Post by: westside Elkhunter on April 01, 2011, 10:45:31 AM