WISCO
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I use keen boots a lot. I found they are comfortable and hold up well. Plus they offer some boots in a carbon fiber toe which my employer will foot the bill on. Win win .Keen, great boots!
I use keen boots a lot. I found they are comfortable and hold up well. Plus they offer some boots in a carbon fiber toe which my employer will foot the bill on. Win win .Keen, great boots!
Thanks. I have very wide feet, which makes finding boots tough.If you wear wide sizes also check out Meindl boots.
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I would try to stay at 3 or under. I think anything over that would be too stiff. If you can try them on first, you may find you prefer a stiffer boot. What Crispi boot are you looking at? I have the Nevada's and they're comfy. I kind of wish I went with the Colorado's though because I have Kenetrek hardscrabble that are really similar to the Nevada's.I’m looking into crispi boots to be my all around hunting boot. Anyone pay attention to stiffness ratings when buying saddle hunting boots?
I wouldn't go any stiffer than 3 flexI’m looking into crispi boots to be my all around hunting boot. Anyone pay attention to stiffness ratings when buying saddle hunting boots?
Surprised to see as many mentions of Merrill's as there are. Tried them for a while but never had a pair stay together for more than 8 weeks or so of everyday use. They were really comfy which is why I kept trying them but after about 4 pairs, I punted and moved on.
Anyone pay attention to stiffness ratings when buying saddle hunting boots?
Brisksdal or the valdres! Was focused on the vals but thought I might want stiffer. Guess I was wrong. Probably go with the valdres. I used a steel shanked Kenetrek all last year since they were my work boots. Not sure if it helped or hurt me.I would try to stay at 3 or under. I think anything over that would be too stiff. If you can try them on first, you may find you prefer a stiffer boot. What Crispi boot are you looking at? I have the Nevada's and they're comfy. I kind of wish I went with the Colorado's though because I have Kenetrek hardscrabble that are really similar to the Nevada's.
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Sweet! Those are the ones I’m looking at the most. Only thing holding me up is the briksdal say 100% waterproof where the valdres say waterproof membraneI have been wearing the Crispi Valdres for a few years now. It is a 3 and I dont think I would want anything any stiffer. They are a little more firm through the mid foot than something like the Lowa Renegades or the Irish Setter Vapor Treks. Not sure I could be any happier with a boot than I am with the Valdres. Biggest thing though is the boot has to be the right one for your foot. If you have wide feet the valdres will likely not be the right boot for you it has a slightly more narrow toe box than the others I mentioned which I needed for mountain hunting. Would get hot spots with the others from the front of my foot moving in the toe box. If you just hunt flat ground or small rolling stuff that wont be an issue. A 3 rating works great to support your foot in a foot loop or being on a platform with your heel hanging off.
I dont wade in mine very much but they have had a good bit of use in heavy dew and a little snow and I have yet to have wet feet. It's coming I know but so far they have been great in that regard.Sweet! Those are the ones I’m looking at the most. Only thing holding me up is the briksdal say 100% waterproof where the valdres say waterproof membrane
I've only heard good things about them. I've looked at their custom boots but don't think I could talk the wife into allowing me to get them.Ok I’m gonna update mine I just got my new Lathrop & Sons mountain hunters. They’re hands down the best boots I’ve ever owned, I have about 35 miles on them in the last 3 weeks. They broke in super quick & fit amazing. Full disclosure I had only about 3 brand choices for size 15 mountain hunting boots. If you’re not hunting steep terrain I’m not sure it’s worth the $.