ssssnake529
WKR
As was mentioned above, these boots are not really new. I've been wearing the Scarpa Rebel Ultra GTX ice climbing and mountaineering for years.
Although I really like them for climbing, they are not my hunting boot of choice.
They are designed for wearing with clip-on crampons and front pointing up steep faces. Because of this, they have a stiffer and more rigid sole than I prefer for hiking. (It's possible the Kuiu model has a more flexible sole, but I don't know about this.)
They are nowhere near as durable as more traditionally constructed boots. This is an unavoidable result of the lightweight materials used. The soles wear faster, and the uppers get worn more due to hiking around on scree etc. I'm reluctant to thrash them hunting. I save them for climbing, which is what they were designed for.
Although I really like them for climbing, they are not my hunting boot of choice.
They are designed for wearing with clip-on crampons and front pointing up steep faces. Because of this, they have a stiffer and more rigid sole than I prefer for hiking. (It's possible the Kuiu model has a more flexible sole, but I don't know about this.)
They are nowhere near as durable as more traditionally constructed boots. This is an unavoidable result of the lightweight materials used. The soles wear faster, and the uppers get worn more due to hiking around on scree etc. I'm reluctant to thrash them hunting. I save them for climbing, which is what they were designed for.