b_doornenbal
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- Jan 4, 2021
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For the last three years I have been running through a set of boots nearly every 10 - 12 months before the gortex liner is failing in various spots. I do a good job of keeping them treated with wax based creams but once the liner fails I can’t keep my feet dry. I have tried a few different types of boots all lasting about the same.
Meindl Canada Pro 3000’s
Lowa Tibets x2
Scarpa KInesis Pro
I am currently splitting my boot time between Hanwag Alaskans and La Sportiva Trango Towers and Meindl Canada Pro 3000’s
** I am also from Canada so I can’t easily get the awesome boots that are available in the US, I refuse to pay 20% duty and shipping so I stick with what I can get in Canada**
I spend about 60-80 days a year hunting, 20 days setting and checking cams and another 10 days scouting averaging 6-12 miles per day during those activities. I also do a a fair bit hiking and training through the summer. The Garmin watch and Apple fitness apps sure helps with tracking how far a person is walking.
I would estimate I am walking 1250-1500 miles a year in a set of boots but still feel like I should get more than 10-12 months out of them. Yes I know you can return them and warranty them and I have but having wet feet at the wrong time is what makes me more annoyed. Last year the liner failed on day 3 of a 7 day sheep hunt, having to dry out boots daily sucks !!!
The reason I am asking is that I am a Forester by trade and I used to get 3-5 yrs out of a set of boots and I was literally in the bush for 4 months straight doing layout.
If this is all I should expect I guess I will just live with buying a new set every 10 months and keep submitting warranty claims.
How many miles are you getting ???
Meindl Canada Pro 3000’s
Lowa Tibets x2
Scarpa KInesis Pro
I am currently splitting my boot time between Hanwag Alaskans and La Sportiva Trango Towers and Meindl Canada Pro 3000’s
** I am also from Canada so I can’t easily get the awesome boots that are available in the US, I refuse to pay 20% duty and shipping so I stick with what I can get in Canada**
I spend about 60-80 days a year hunting, 20 days setting and checking cams and another 10 days scouting averaging 6-12 miles per day during those activities. I also do a a fair bit hiking and training through the summer. The Garmin watch and Apple fitness apps sure helps with tracking how far a person is walking.
I would estimate I am walking 1250-1500 miles a year in a set of boots but still feel like I should get more than 10-12 months out of them. Yes I know you can return them and warranty them and I have but having wet feet at the wrong time is what makes me more annoyed. Last year the liner failed on day 3 of a 7 day sheep hunt, having to dry out boots daily sucks !!!
The reason I am asking is that I am a Forester by trade and I used to get 3-5 yrs out of a set of boots and I was literally in the bush for 4 months straight doing layout.
If this is all I should expect I guess I will just live with buying a new set every 10 months and keep submitting warranty claims.
How many miles are you getting ???