y_stephenm
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I've always used Redwing boots. Never used Crispi or Kuiu, but I really like the Scarpa from Kuiu. If anyone has used these boots, how do you feel about them now?
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Awesome thank you for letting me knowI have a pair and I really like them. The sole is relatively stiff, I prefer a stiffer sole, and they are the lightest hunting boot that I have. Also they are on sale at the moment from Kuiu
Flat ground vs the mountains is very, very different. Especially if you get in a scenario where the boot is wet all the time. Your favorite work boots will probably stretch, get sloppy, and tear your feet to pieces from the ups, downs, and sidehilling.Thanks for that info. I wonder what the drawbacks to just hunting in redwings is? Or workboots in general. I've put in 5 years of 90-100 hour weeks on the WTX oil rigs with redwings and never had issue, and I think a hunting boot may just be an unnecessary expense at this point... If a guy can work in boots (on caliche, on desert sand --not talking about a factory) why can't he hunt in them? For $500 idk man
Flat ground vs the mountains is very, very different. Especially if you get in a scenario where the boot is wet all the time. Your favorite work boots will probably stretch, get sloppy, and tear your feet to pieces from the ups, downs, and sidehilling.
Very different requirements.
Plenty of Boots that'll work that are sub $300 and sub $200.
Comfortable boots appropriate for the hunt are arguably the most important piece of gear you can have in my book.
Thanks for the reply. those boots seem great for me. regarding your question, Actually... I'm gearing up for my first big game hunt. I've not gone spot and stalk big game hunting yet. My outdoors experience is from doing bushcraft for about a decade (which doesn't require 1/10 as much walking as spot and stalk hunting from what ive heard from my buddies). So I'm not sure how to answer because I haven't figured it out yet. Been really busy this year and waiting on consulting some friends to find out what they suggest for my first hunt. So, I was just going for all purpose boots. Definitely won't be anything in winter. Doesn't need insulation.What type of hunting are you doing? That's important and you haven't mentioned it yet. Early season Elk? Warm Weather Mule Deer? Late Season Elk or Deer in the Mountains? Antelope? Sheep / Goat?
I've been Elk hunting the west for the last 6 years and don't use what I'd call a Mountaineering Boot. For a lot of things, they suck and are hard to cover miles in because of how stiff the soles are. If you're sheep or goat hunting or have really weak feet, that's one thing, but I prefer more of an all-around mountain hunting boot. I use the Crispi Thor, Lathrop and Sons Mountain Hunter Elite, and a Crispi Wild Rock depending on the season and terrain. None are Mountaineering Boots.
Here's a great all-around hunting boot if they fit you. The Thor can also be found sub $300.
Crispi Summit GTX Hunting Boot [BlackOvis Exclusive]
The Crispi Summit GTX is a non-insulated hunting boot that features GORE-TEX lining and the joint venture outsole. Purchase this Black Ovis-exclusive boot.www.blackovis.com
BlackOvis also has a ton of other options here (And they've done a 10% discount for Rokslide members in the past), but I wouldn't recommend Danner:
Lightweight Hunting Boots | Gore-Tex Hunting Boots | Black Ovis
Choose from a selection of top-brand hunting lightweight boots to keep your feet dry and comfortable. We offer uninsulated and insulated Gore-Tex boots.www.blackovis.com