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03-04-2020, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 21
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You should seriously look into some crispi's. Pricey, but most good gear is. Italian made and the most comfortable boot I've worn. I use the guide GTX, you can get it in a size 14 as well.
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03-05-2020, 01:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Foothills
Posts: 2,337
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Originally Posted by bsmitty27
Manufacture matters less to me. Things I want in a boot!
Norwegian welt construction
Fully gusseted tung
Heavy top grane or perwanger leather construction,
Leather interior
Vibram sole
No goretex
If you go this route your going to want to break them in for at least a month.
Brad
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Old thread. But here is a guy or gal who understands mountain boots.
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03-05-2020, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 5
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Another for crispi guide GTX. Great North Precision out of Kelowna is the only retailer in Canada, I believe.
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03-05-2020, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Bonnyville
Posts: 63
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I've got a pair of Zamberlan Tofane's that are awesome. Most comfortable boot I've worn. Basically go with as high quality as possible but fit should be foremost.
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03-05-2020, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Location
Posts: 4,961
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You can have the best made boot in the world but if she don’t fit, you’re in trouble. I’m a narrow, almost flat footed 9.5 and rocking the zamberlan tofanes. But what works for me might be impossible for others. Take your time, try on a bunch of pairs and your boot will pick you. Get it right the first time
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03-11-2020, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 23
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Indeed crispi guide GTX or Kenetrek mountain extremes. If your in any type of scree or steep terrain your gonna want a full shank boot with some stiffness. Dangers and Irish setters are good in the coolies. But the mountains demand mountain boots.
Buy ones cry ones for boots is the motto. Because your hunt depends on your feet.
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03-16-2020, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 39
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I love my Zamberlan 960 Guide boots from MEC.
Full leather boots are nice but the 960 Guides also have 3/4 rubber rand which stands up to scree slopes better than just leather. Lowa and Kenetrek seems to have similar rubber rand design. After back packing several summers I've seen boots without rubber rands get beat up pretty quickly.
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03-17-2020, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,192
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Quote:
Originally Posted by unseencamo
Indeed crispi guide GTX or Kenetrek mountain extremes. If your in any type of scree or steep terrain your gonna want a full shank boot with some stiffness. Dangers and Irish setters are good in the coolies. But the mountains demand mountain boots.
Buy ones cry ones for boots is the motto. Because your hunt depends on your feet.
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I currently have kennetreks and while I like the boot, I just can not seem to get them broke in to my feet so Im considering grabbing some crispi's to try. Are the guide GTX the equivalent to the kennetrek mountain extreme? Do crispi's fit a little small/big? I have wide feet, so its tough to find proper boots.
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03-17-2020, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: East of the big smoke
Posts: 1,496
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How many hours do you have in to your boots? A good mountain boot will take a while to break in.
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03-17-2020, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary area
Posts: 167
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Anyone have experience with Meindl boots?
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03-17-2020, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 114
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Originally Posted by TOG
Anyone have experience with Meindl boots?
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Yes. The real brand not the ones Cabela’s uses because there is a difference. The boots fit my feet really well.
They are definitely durable, my last set made it 8 yrs and I just replaced them. I would say my boots probably get used more than most but definitely less than some.
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03-17-2020, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,192
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Originally Posted by bsmitty27
How many hours do you have in to your boots? A good mountain boot will take a while to break in.
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Lots, I bet close to 80-100, maybe more. Some with heavy packs in terrain, some without anything while at work walking through farm fields
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03-17-2020, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,420
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meindel
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03-17-2020, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary area
Posts: 167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by b_doornenbal
Yes. The real brand not the ones Cabela’s uses because there is a difference. The boots fit my feet really well.
They are definitely durable, my last set made it 8 yrs and I just replaced them. I would say my boots probably get used more than most but definitely less than some.
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Sounds promising
I picked up my first pair of Meindl's early this winter and have been happy with them so far. Have had Lowa and Kenetrek in the past. Think they are all pretty good boots.
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03-17-2020, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alberta
Posts: 545
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I've had Meindl's for quite awhile. They cost more and you can re-sole them.
Whatever you decide, a hunt can end because of footwear. Buy the best you can afford. You will not be sorry
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04-03-2020, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Langley, BC
Posts: 25
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Scarpa leather boots for me. It’s all about what fits you.
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