HoytHunter24
Lil-Rokslider
I don't see a whole lot of talk about Lathrop & Sons so I figured I would post about my experience so others can get a better look at this company.
I hunt early season archery deer, archery elk, general rifle deer and elk, and late season deer and elk in Washington. So I have an array of terrains and weather conditions I hunt each year. I have traditionally used Irish Setter leather boots with 200gr Thinsulate for my mid to late season hunts. Early season I wear Salomon Mid ankle boots. I also couple these with good Merino wool socks.
This year I have done a little more sitting in ambush situations during the later/colder seasons. My feet started to get cold even with good socks. With my latest pair of boots being a few years old, it is time to retire them and start looking for another pair. I began reading and looking around the web to find a good upgrade. I quickly came across the typical Crispi, Schnee's, Danners, Zamberlan, and Lathrop & Sons with their custom boot fitting system. I really need some stiffer boots that are both waterproof and insulated. After reading some reviews on each I was intrigued by the custom fit by L&S. I would occasionally get hot spots on long hikes with my current boots because none of them fit perfect.
As some of you may know, L&S does NOT currently have any insulated boots. I reached out and was quickly contacted by James with L&S. We spoke over the phone about boots for quite a while and after hearing what he had to say, I felt very comfortable working with him. The biggest selling point was that they are not pushing for you to buy their boot. They work with many boot brands and are focused on finding the correct boot and fit specifically for your foot. Whether that be their boot or another. They also have a heavy background in podiatry.
James gave me a quick run down of different insulated boots he would recommend right off the bat. He also made mention that they are currently in the testing phase for a new Insulated boot that will be released next year. Since my current hunting season is almost over, I am not in immediate need of a pair of boots. So instead of jumping right in to a pair of boots I decided to get the custom foot printing done and then see what L&S recommends.
So that is where I am at. The 3D foot printing kit is on its way to my house. I am very interested in their new insulated boot and if L&S comes back and says it would be a good fit, I will probably go forth with the new boot. I will keep updating this post as I progress through the process. If anyone has any questions about boots I strongly suggest you give these guys a call. They are great to work with and seem like real people who want to help.
I hunt early season archery deer, archery elk, general rifle deer and elk, and late season deer and elk in Washington. So I have an array of terrains and weather conditions I hunt each year. I have traditionally used Irish Setter leather boots with 200gr Thinsulate for my mid to late season hunts. Early season I wear Salomon Mid ankle boots. I also couple these with good Merino wool socks.
This year I have done a little more sitting in ambush situations during the later/colder seasons. My feet started to get cold even with good socks. With my latest pair of boots being a few years old, it is time to retire them and start looking for another pair. I began reading and looking around the web to find a good upgrade. I quickly came across the typical Crispi, Schnee's, Danners, Zamberlan, and Lathrop & Sons with their custom boot fitting system. I really need some stiffer boots that are both waterproof and insulated. After reading some reviews on each I was intrigued by the custom fit by L&S. I would occasionally get hot spots on long hikes with my current boots because none of them fit perfect.
As some of you may know, L&S does NOT currently have any insulated boots. I reached out and was quickly contacted by James with L&S. We spoke over the phone about boots for quite a while and after hearing what he had to say, I felt very comfortable working with him. The biggest selling point was that they are not pushing for you to buy their boot. They work with many boot brands and are focused on finding the correct boot and fit specifically for your foot. Whether that be their boot or another. They also have a heavy background in podiatry.
James gave me a quick run down of different insulated boots he would recommend right off the bat. He also made mention that they are currently in the testing phase for a new Insulated boot that will be released next year. Since my current hunting season is almost over, I am not in immediate need of a pair of boots. So instead of jumping right in to a pair of boots I decided to get the custom foot printing done and then see what L&S recommends.
So that is where I am at. The 3D foot printing kit is on its way to my house. I am very interested in their new insulated boot and if L&S comes back and says it would be a good fit, I will probably go forth with the new boot. I will keep updating this post as I progress through the process. If anyone has any questions about boots I strongly suggest you give these guys a call. They are great to work with and seem like real people who want to help.
