Crispi Boots 3 choices

[LOSTnWoods]

Fellow Saddle Hunters

first year doing this and I’m lovin it. My platform is the Cruzr Seeker. So far I used my saddle about 7 times. I used my Irish setters early season rubber boots. I lean and sit. Feet did hurt afterwards next day. I also tried my murrell Moab summer 3D boot to try and not much better. Although easier to climb with.

I hunt southern Chester county in PA some rolling hills. Many times clear lanes walking trails nothing difficult on the terrain I hunt. And other times it’s grassy fields CRP to hunt area. Need a good boot that supports ankle but also robust using climbing sticks with aiders, and able to support on stand. early season and to get me through Nov Rut. Temp 70 to 40.

my three choices are and in no particular order:

Altitude GTX
Wyoming II GTX
Valdres Plus GTX

if you feel there are better choices I’m open for suggestions. Also I have never owned Crispi boots before.

 

[USMC5831]

My Guide GTX’s are great once it gets a little cooler. Early season 60 degrees and up I prefer my light weight hikers

 

[Madgrad02]

I've had the altitudes for a bit, ended up too narrow in the the toe box for me. Rock the Idaho GTX and Guide GTX now depending on the season. I prefer the stiffer sole for climbing and standing on the platform (edge).

 

[RagnarRGR]

I have owned Birksdal (uninsulated) and Attiva Mid boots from Crispi.

I love the Birksdal boots and I'm on my fourth season with them. I've used them in temps ranging from 70s to 20s. Only used them in 20° temps for long, but not all day sits. I use different weight socks based on temperature but haven't had an issue regulating foot warmth despite the boots being uninsulated. Great boot choice for hilly and mountainous terrain. I haven't personally used them on an elk hunt yet but have a group of friends that use them annually for elk.

The Attiva Mid was great... until it wasn't. I used these boots for early season hunts and scouting trips. Very lightweight, good flex in the sole, comfortable, and comfortable gore-tex boots. However, after about 100 days of use over 2 seasons, my feet got wet walking in wet grass. Crispi's warranty is 12 months so I was SOL when I contacted them. They directed me to file a warranty claim with Gore-tex, which I did, and received a refund. I believe the issue was the synthetic materials used to keep weight down and the vegetation I frequently walked through. As we all know, briars tear stuff up! Haven't had that issue with an all leather boot.

I looked hard at the Altitude boot because of the low weight and it bridged the gap between my Birksdal and Attiva Mid boots. However, after having issues with the Attiva Mids, I am steering clear of boots that aren't all leather.

I've also been looking at the Valdres boots. If I was going to buy another or different pair of Crispi boots, I think that's what I'd buy.

Haven't spent much time looking at the other boots.

Only recommendation I have for you is to get a different insole, such as Super Feet, that adds some cushion. I was very please how much better my feet felt after 7-8 miles of walking and all day sits with those insoles in my Briksdals.



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[WPS87]

I have the guide uninsulated and they do well. I think any boot with a steel shank will work.

 

[LOSTnWoods]

Sorry I should have mentioned the Nevada GTX also

 

[Ehlusive]

Have the altitudes on the way. Hoping to manage most of temp ranges with socks. Maybe boot blankets late in season. My biggest hope is dry feet. I don't mind changing socks are tree but wet boots kill me.

 

[GCTerpfan]

Below is my post from another thread with a similar question. I would measure your foot and call Crispi. I can assure you only one of the Wyoming and Valdres will work for you depending on your foot shape/size. They are vastly different boots in regards foot volume.

The Altitudes are a much lighte boot than the other boots you mention. Crispi and Black Ovis both steered me away from them for elk hunting. From you description it sounds like you want a stiffer sole than the altitudes offer.

I would recommend the Valdres or Nevadas unless you have a VERY wide foot then maybe the Wyoming’s will work for you. I would also recommend ordering them both, trying them on and sending back the one you don’t want. When your spending this much for a boot, a little extra shipping to send one back to make sure you have the best fitting boot is worth it.

Post in thread 'Expensive Hiking Boots?'
https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/expensive-hiking-boots.51442/post-772031

 

[BTaylor]

What he ^^^ said.

I have a few years on Valdres now and still the best hunting boot I have owned.

 

[GreginPA]

Altitude GTX

I own these, and bought them this year. Very light and comfortable. I did put in inserts for my high arches, not because the stock insert was bad, but I wanted to wear the same insert as my regular shoe.

Since you are in Chester, go to Lancaster Archery Supply and try them on. LAS carries Cripsi. That is where I bought mine after trying on several models.

 

[bowhuntr09]

I own Salomon and Crispi. To me the Salomon are far more comfortable.

 

[mtfallon]

First year with Guide GTX been 50-75 deg so far this season and they have been great.

 

[phorizt]

I have foot issues and every shoe/boot I have leaves my feet hurting at the end of the day. No matter if I put special insoles in them or not it doesn't matter. Except for my pair of Crispi Summits. It must just be the right shape and stiffness for my particular feet bc I can hike/climb/stand all day in those and my feet feel perfect in the evening or next morning when I typically have a lot of discomfort. I went to the store to purchase the Thors but tried on the Summits for me felt like a much better fit. Bc of how much I liked the Summits I bought some Ativa mids wanting something cooler and lighter weight for wearing daily down here in the texas summers. However, I found the toe box of the Ativa to be too narrow for me and it annoyed the heck out of me so I sold them. Really wanted to like them just didn't fit me right.