I've been looking at new boots for elk hunting here in Montana. I've not taken a step above a Danner quality boot, but I'm going to be trying the Kenetreks on this evening. I won't be hunting from them this season other than maybe working on breaking them in some on a pheasant hunt or three if I choose to purchase.
I've noticed some complaints about heel slip and get that they are a much stiffer boot as compared to say a Danner.
For those of you with heel problems.....did you recognize the slip in the store and assume that break in would cure that or did they feel great in the store?
I've not had a blister while elk hunting in a long time and dont intend to start just for the sake of a "better" boot.
A really stiff toe box may be a problem also due to a problem with my right foot. If there is any side to side compression of my right toes it pinches a nerve between my 3rd and 4th toes and I have to remove my shoes in a short while. Ski boots kill me and I had to give away a previous pair of Danners that were too narrow. Tennis shoes never bother me because they are so flexible. Ive taken more than one pair of boots and hiking shoes,back after a day or two around the house. So far I've stuck with softer boots because of this. I can have a boot that fits well but doesn't apply excessive pressure with softer boots.
However, the older I get, the more I think about my ankles.
I've noticed some complaints about heel slip and get that they are a much stiffer boot as compared to say a Danner.
For those of you with heel problems.....did you recognize the slip in the store and assume that break in would cure that or did they feel great in the store?
I've not had a blister while elk hunting in a long time and dont intend to start just for the sake of a "better" boot.
A really stiff toe box may be a problem also due to a problem with my right foot. If there is any side to side compression of my right toes it pinches a nerve between my 3rd and 4th toes and I have to remove my shoes in a short while. Ski boots kill me and I had to give away a previous pair of Danners that were too narrow. Tennis shoes never bother me because they are so flexible. Ive taken more than one pair of boots and hiking shoes,back after a day or two around the house. So far I've stuck with softer boots because of this. I can have a boot that fits well but doesn't apply excessive pressure with softer boots.
However, the older I get, the more I think about my ankles.