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Rub my feet

Gator said:
I just used their insole selector tool and it recommended the trailblazer. Anyone used this insole?
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When I worked retail i sold a LOT of hiking and ice climbing boots. By far the green superfeet were the best option for the majority of customers. I"m not sure the trailblazer was available then.

BTaylor said:
I havent used that one but the superfeet dont work for me at all. The arch support doesnt fit my foot right. Found some insoles in Colorado that fit my foot perfect. I think they are Mastercraft.
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I"m surprised there wasn't a model that fit your arch, they have a pretty wide array of options for different foot shapes and sizes...but nothing is universal :) Glad you found something that works. A good supportive insole can make all the difference.
 
Vtbow said:
When I worked retail i sold a LOT of hiking and ice climbing boots. By far the green superfeet were the best option for the majority of customers. I"m not sure the trailblazer was available then.


I"m surprised there wasn't a model that fit your arch, they have a pretty wide array of options for different foot shapes and sizes...but nothing is universal :) Glad you found something that works. A good supportive insole can make all the difference.
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I have a really high arch and the arch support on the greens was to far towards my heel. I tried the orange and another one but they didnt work. The fit was off just enough to really notice it. Decided I would keep looking and was actually in a ski shop when I found the Mastercraft. They fit like they were molded from my foot. You are correct, the right insole makes a huge difference.
 
BTaylor said:
I have a really high arch and the arch support on the greens was to far towards my heel. I tried the orange and another one but they didnt work. The fit was off just enough to really notice it. Decided I would keep looking and was actually in a ski shop when I found the Mastercraft. They fit like they were molded from my foot. You are correct, the right insole makes a huge difference.
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Right on- my gues is it was probably the blues you tried as well. Ski shops tend to know their crap. A buddy used to be a boot fitter at one and would take a heat gun to a brand new pair of $600 boots without batting an eye....
 
Vtbow said:
Right on- my gues is it was probably the blues you tried as well. Ski shops tend to know their crap. A buddy used to be a boot fitter at one and would take a heat gun to a brand new pair of $600 boots without batting an eye....
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He a saddle hunter? :)
 
I redact my former recommendation.
Uggs. Forget all this nonsense about molded insoles and socks. No socks needed just wrap your feet in Chinese sheepskin.
They also look good with yoga pants if that’s your thing.
Nutter needs some man Uggs
 
TreeCreep said:
I redact my former recommendation.
Uggs. Forget all this nonsense about molded insoles and socks. No socks needed just wrap your feet in Chinese sheepskin.
They also look good with yoga pants if that’s your thing.
Nutter needs some man Uggs
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Not to let this thread die with my lame Ugg joke I think I am onto something .... Going to pop a shearling liner into a lightly insulated boot
Uggs are going to be the Crocs of 2022. This would probably be better placed in a no shame post.
 

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Topdog said:
Lowa tibet GTX, I have 2 pair and keep rotating them, I went over the top once when I was out of town and spent the next few days in damp boots, never again, I bet I have spent a couple thousand dollars on boots in the last ten years and the lowa tibets were hands down the winner for me. I have a leg and ankle full of titanium and cheap boots don’t cut it.
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Hi all,

Lowa, how do they fit? On the small size, a bit large? I‘ve found Keens to be a bit tight when wearing thicker socks, I hunt cold weather in the NorthEast, and see Lowa has a limited insulated (primaloft) options.

No need to rub my feet.

Thanks.
 
I wear size 11 in almost everything and usually wide, so I would say I am semi wide, that said my lowas are 11 wide and fit perfect, I wear darn tough socks, I also hunt the northeast, I am comfortable in these boots while moving from 10 degrees to 75, inactive sitting the lowest I would probably go would be 35 maybe, I really never sit in these boots much I am always on the move still hunting, if it’s really cold I am in my IWOM sitting and then the boots don’t matter, so active there awesome, motionless I’m not sure but would guess 35, if you don’t put a lot of miles on and hunt flat country these mite be overkill, there serious boots.
 
Topdog said:
I wear size 11 in almost everything and usually wide, so I would say I am semi wide, that said my lowas are 11 wide and fit perfect, I wear darn tough socks, I also hunt the northeast, I am comfortable in these boots while moving from 10 degrees to 75, inactive sitting the lowest I would probably go would be 35 maybe, I really never sit in these boots much I am always on the move still hunting, if it’s really cold I am in my IWOM sitting and then the boots don’t matter, so active there awesome, motionless I’m not sure but would guess 35, if you don’t put a lot of miles on and hunt flat country these mite be overkill, there serious boots.
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Thanks, I’m typically a 12 wide and was hoping to take advantage of some size 13 deals. I ski in darn tough socks, so that’s a helpful point of reference.

I hunt elevation, and put on miles, but also commit to all day sits. Took a spill last year where I twisted my knee after sliding downhill, and am considering a more alpine focused design to maybe avoid a repeat.

Also have a HBS for extreme low temps, but rarely haul it around. Probably I sit more than you though, and maybe more than I should. Really appreciate the feedback, no Lowa retailers near me.
 
shoes.com used to have promo codes that worked on lowas, last time I tried they didn’t work on lowas any longer, so I scoured the internet and found someplace that still did, I have no place near me either but shoes.com used to have free returns so that’s what I did, it sounds like the tibets are what you need other than all day sits, I hunt mountains too and walk all day usually, if I plan on sitting a lot and not in the IWOM, which I hardly use, I wear schnees pac boots, I would never size up for thicker socks on a mountain boot, I think you will get nasty heel slip, there stiff and in my opinion you want them pretty snug, I would probably order your normal size 12 in wide, it’s hard to get advice on boots everybody has such different feet and opinions, all I know is I tried everything known to man for a few years and these things are the best boots hands down I have ever owned for there intended use, there so comfortable I wear them for almost everything , if they stop making them I will be screwed, I probably should hoard another pair.
 
I went through this same search before this season and settled on Lowa Renegade GTXs. Most comfortable year my feet have ever had in the woods. I would definitely buy them again.
 
hokiehunter373 said:
I went through this same search before this season and settled on Lowa Renegade GTXs. Most comfortable year my feet have ever had in the woods. I would definitely buy them again.
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I like how lightweight those are but don't like the no rubber toe box armor. I need to get down to the REI and try some of the Lowa's
 
hokiehunter373 said:
I went through this same search before this season and settled on Lowa Renegade GTXs. Most comfortable year my feet have ever had in the woods. I would definitely buy them again.
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Just tried on the Lowa Renegade GTXs at my local REI at your recommendation, and I really liked them. Any insight on how to get them for less than $240??
 
Has the waterproofing held up on your boots? I thoughts have always been there water resistant. Not water proof. I have only ever tried cheaper gortex boots. So can't compare to a good pair. Every where I hunt is wet. I barely get 2 seasons out of my rubber boots. Some lace ups would def be more comfy hanging in the saddle.
 
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