Looking for a Stiff Boot

[Vaultman]

Title says it.... Mainly looking for a summer boot, as I have the hunting boots figured out. I have been wearing a lightweight, non-stiff Solomon boot, and is have become apparent that it is time for me to get a stiffer boot. What are some brands that make a good stiff hiking boot. Being this is for summer hiking / conditioning I am not wanting any insulation for this either.

 

[Lowg08]

Scarpa ZG lite. I went from a Solomon to the scarpa. It’s a medium stiff not to stiff but it’s a great boot

 

[Andrew11]

I have been happy with Schnees. But boots are pretty personal. What fits good for one guy might not for another.

 

[Pasayten]

Crispi has a nice selection of boots. I have the wild rocks and the non insulated guides. I like a 10" boot but they have a lot of really good options. Love my Crispi's though. I used to wear Lowas Tibets but they are just a touch narrow for my foot. Great boot though as well, short and tall versions.

 

[Vaultman]

I have been happy with Schnees. But boots are pretty personal. What fits good for one guy might not for another.

Exactly! and precisely why I am trying to find out what options are out there.

Thanks to those posted. If there are others please keep 'em coming.

 

[Vandy321]

Scarpa zodiak tech...for narrow feet with a good sized toe box

 

[jlaner0408]

I have some Hanwag Alaskans that are pretty stinking stiff and I love them for the rocky stuff I hunt.

 

[LongWayAround]

I've got a pair of stiff Scarpa Wrangle for sale. If you're about a 10.5-11 boot size.

 

[go_deep]

I use a Danner 453 GTX for work. I get about 2 years out of them and they have a hardend foot bed in them which makes them great for hiking, rocks, or ladder work.

 

[wildwilderness]

Crispi Briksdal is a good boot. I have the Briksdal SF which is the stiffest they make, but that has some insulation- not a problem in Alaska since it’s never summer!

If you want a truly stiff boot you need to look at legit mountaineering lines- Scarpa, La Sportiva are popular for that. My experience is Scarpa is narrower. Some have NO flex, helps with crampons etc.

for me it hurts my feet on flat ground with a super stiff boot. Steep Mountains, snow etc is a completely different story. That’s why many will have separate approach shoes....

 

[Rodéo]

I run Scarpa R-Evo GTX on warm hunts and Lowa Tibets for everything else. The tibets are slightly more stiff but not by much. I really enjoy hiking/hunting in both of those boots.

 

[Copen1822]

Check out the LA Sportiva Trango Cube. I have a pair, fit isn't quite right for me but they are a pretty solid boot. I like really stiff boots and these have a little more flex than the pure mountaineering boots but are definitely pretty stiff.

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[AK Troutbum]

Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX. On my second pair and the fit/feel for my feet is outstanding. After trying a multitude of other mountaineering boots, I always come back to these.


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[Vaultman]

I've got a pair of stiff Scarpa Wrangle for sale. If you're about a 10.5-11 boot size.

bigfoot here. Size 13. Thanks though.

I tried the Lowa Tibet and the Crispi Nevada today. Never tried a Crispi boot before, but that specific one did not fit my foot well. Felt kind of sloppy. I have owned and wore Lowa shoes before and really liked them. The Tibet fit great. I am going to keep checking some of the others mentioned before I pull the trigger. Thanks all!

 

[unclericco]

Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX. On my second pair and the fit/feel for my feet is outstanding. After trying a multitude of other mountaineering boots, I always come back to these.


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+1 on the Mont Blancs. I got a pair of these about 6 months ago and they're built to last, very rugged boot and the sole is perfect stiffness for me.

 

[Spotnspook]

Scarpa boots are the real deal. Listen to the other guys and get a pair of these. I’ve owned several pair and are by far my stiffest hunting boots.

 

[MTSasquatch]

Salewa ravens are pretty stiff and are generally comparable with scarpas. I enjoyed the raven 2’s.

 

[BackcountryBloodline]

Hanwag Yukons, same boot as the Alaskans but leather lined instead of goretex so they're much more breathable in summer/early season

 

[Vaultman]

Following up... I went with the Lowa Tibet last May, and have been enjoying them thoroughly. They probably have 150 - 200 miles on them and I have no complaints. Great boot.

 

[elktacos]

I got the Lowa Zephyr when they were on sale. No complaints after chasing turkey, deer, elk, and just hiking this past year.