Boot question

Ltsheets · Apr 21, 2019

So it's time for me to buy some new boots to break in for the fall. Right now I am likely just doing an archery elk hunt. I currently have a pair of Cabelas Meindl Denali?s which have been great but they are on their last leg. I'm torn on buying another boot of similar height like the Zamberlan 960 or whether to buy a taller one like the 980 or kenetrek Mtn extreme? Thoughts?

RoughCountry · Apr 22, 2019

I've owned the Danali boot. Bought a pair of Lowa Tibet GTX last year and I like them a lot better. The boot really didn't have to be broke in they were great right out of the box. I bought the regular boot but they do make a high boot in the Lowa Tibet...Great boots. If you are a LEO, military, firefighter or corrections officer I know of a site where you can get about &100 off

Bowdeadly · Apr 22, 2019

Big 5 has some for $19.99 lol
What you need fancy mountain boots out east. Ha ha plus there ain't no elk out there. Lol

TX_Diver · Apr 22, 2019

Boots are so subjective...

As long as it's from a reputable brand (I prefer made in USA or Europe but that's personal preference) I'd go based on what fits.

As much as I hate to say this, don't rule out REI either as you can wear them for 2 months, decide they don't fit, and return them for a full refund/exchange.

PCPython · Apr 22, 2019

Everybody's feet are different but I would take a look at the Crispi boots. I've had several different brands of boots including Danner, Lowa, Meindl, Kenetrek, Crispi and a few others. I've been lucky and had pretty good luck with all of them but the Crispis are definitely the most comfortable for me.

Smoey · Apr 22, 2019

I wore the Lowa Renegades for the last year and a half ? they were a super comfortable boot right out of the box but then after about a year the right toe area started peeling away from the leather and the sole started falling apart a few months later. They are comfortable and light but for $225 I feel like I should gets at least 2 seasons out of them before they fall apart. I probably should have waxed them more and maybe they would have lasted longer.

This year I burned some Cabelas points on the Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. I started breaking them in this weekend turkey hunting . They are expensive and a little heavier but I like the stiffness and support for steep sidehilling. I'm going to try and wax the crap out of my boots this time to keep them supple and last a long time. I don't know of anyone that has personally done it but their website says they will repair and resole your boots for $175, so you could possibly get a long lifespan out of one pair of boots without having to fork over the $450 for a new set.... that is my hope but only time will tell I guess

Ltsheets · Apr 22, 2019

Just because I live in NC now doesn't mean I won't still be hunting out west every yr!

>Big 5 has some for $19.99
>lol
>What you need fancy mountain boots
>out east. Ha ha plus
>there ain't no elk out
>there. Lol

Ltsheets · Apr 22, 2019

Decided to give the Zamberlan 960 GTX RR a try

NMBOWHNTR27 · Apr 23, 2019

I've used Crispi boots for the first time last year. They are by far the best boot I've had.

Elkextreme · Apr 23, 2019

LAST EDITED ON Apr-23-19 AT 02:01PM (MST)[p]I was like u a few months ago, so I bought the Crispi Dakota GTX, very nice boot easy to walk on true to size zero break in time. I also bought a pair of Lowa hunter extreme ?10 high 200 gram of thin insulate extremely comfortable easy to break in.
My to go boot will be the Crispi I live and hunt in NM so I guess I'll be partying away with my Lowas.
Crispi boot can't go wrong

roadrunner · Apr 23, 2019

Out of all the brands I've tried, Crispi is the one I like.

Planning on getting a pair of the Colorado's once they become available.

joesikora · Apr 25, 2019

Danner Prong Horn Insulated or non, Rocky Boots very good I can't remember the model name though.

Joe

"Sometimes you do things wrong for so long you
think their right" - 2001
"I can't argue with honesty" - 2005
-Joe E Sikora

OCHO · Apr 26, 2019

Currently have Crispi Thor and love them. They are great around town and in the hills after 100?s of miles still feel new!

CompassWestOutfitters · Apr 28, 2019

I have had the Iowa Tibet GTX for 2 FULL years now and i think they will make it through a 3rd.. I hunt 5 solid months a year, thats about as good a bump as i can give ANY product!

Chris Guikema
www.compasswestoutfitters.com