Can One Pair of Boots Do It All? | Selecting the Perfect Year-Round Boot

[@charlespinson6693]

Thanks to all three of you for presenting this information. Do to my career choices I was not able to participate in many of my beloved outdoor activities. Now that life has moved into a new chapter I am getting back into hunting and fishing. This is fabulous information for me.

[@chrissabers4196]

Love how Brady started the video with a “one boot to rule them all”. 😂 A true LOTR fan!

[@brady_j_miller]

Always and forever a LOTR fan!! :)

[@BrennenRugger]

Crispi Guide Insulated! It's my favorite boot for all year.

[@travismetheny894]

That Salewa mountain trainer mid is my my favorite bout of all time. Wore in South Dakota, Utah, and all whitetail season Oct-January.

[@scottladds7574]

Schnees granite 200g ran them in September 21- 32 degree and in January -28 to - 38 degree Alberta. Best boot I ever had and have tried a lot

[@RenaissanceThinking]

Love my Kentrek mountain extremes. Ive used them in the mountains of Colorado and the brush of southwest Texas, summer heat through late November snow.

[@ryanlipkin6964]

I hunted Alaska a few years ago with an outfitter who had been outfitting For 43 years. He suggested a boot with lots of flex and more ankle mobility. He said the ankle is designed as our suspension if you lock it up it transfer pressure into the knee hips and lower back. And if you role ur ankle with it locked the pressure goes into the knee he said he can walk with a rolled ankle he can’t go anywhere with a blown out knee. I switched to that style of boot my hips knees and low back have never been or felt better during hunts.

[@okanagan.outdoors]

Picked up the hanwag trapper boot and threw in some super feet hiking insoles. I had the same question about insulation and contacted a few key people at hanwag and they said it was 400g insulated. And I noted that it wasn't listed anywhere

[@bensalter1515]

What would you suggest for a "light" sock, as referenced with the second boot review? My feet also tend to run hot and sweat heavy

[@wyokid64]

I have had the salewas for a couple years now, and it is the MOST slippery boot ive ever worn in wet amd snowy weather. Even just rock-hopping across creeks can be super tricky.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I wore through some uninsulated kennetrek mtn extremes and they had some pluses and some minuses for me. The plus: they were super comfy, tall and waterproof enough to go through some deep puddles/shallow creeks and keep my feet dry, and the leather is great quality. The downsides: the outsole was really slippery on hard wet surfaces (like rocks) and it wore really fast. There was so much padding that my feet were sweating a lot in warmer weather. I later discovered that a really stiff boot doesn’t work for hunting in the woods where I need to climb over deadfall trees because I couldn’t lift my toes up over the logs and would trip. My final issue was that patch of nylon or polyester behind the heel where the leather was cut out. That cause a weak point and the water proof membrane wore through prematurely. Now they’re only waterproof up to about 3” of water. I really wish that wasn’t there because I now have no reason to use these boots any more. They’re still in pretty good shape other than needing a resole. I don’t really want to put money into them if they cant even keep my feet dry anymore, though.

[@Kennoisewater123]

Lorenzo hit the nail on the head for me. Amazing review

[@brianp296]

Love my hanwag boots, although I have had sole separation twice one them

[@jhford1234]

Kenetrek Guide Ultras for me. Just so rugged, durable. I have flat, wide feet and pair them with sheep feet and it doesnt get more comfortable

[@daviddemand6856]

I’ve ran Salomon GTX variants from Speedcross 3’s to now at 6’s, Quest 4D GTX’ and Ultra’s. The GoreTex versions have been amazing, but I wore the Quest Winter with their proprietary Climasalomon waterproof insulation and they were terrible! I have now found the Crispi Nevada to be my go-to. I love a light, agile, mid flex boot with adequate ankle protection for side hill trails, but not up my leg as I prefer a minimalist approach. I get torn on insulation. I went with 200 gram as I can run a wool liner sock in early season and when trekking, but carry a heavier sock for the conditions to switch to when sitting. Waterproof, traction, stability and durability are my biggest considerations in a boot.

[@RickKerner]

After many years of Danner GTXs (452 and 453), Meindl (Cabelas) Denalis (2 pair), Kennetrek Hardscrabble, Zamberlain Guide GTX and Crispi 400GTX, I've learned a few things. None of them were insulated. One, hunting boots cost me around $135/year for everyday use. I typically wear them everyday including snowmobiling in the winter so I'm kinda hard on them. Two, the best boots I found lasted three years of everyday use without new laces before they came apart at the heel hinge. The rest of them didn't make it a full two years and I'm one year into my Crispi GTX so that's ongoing. For me: Meindl Denali are the best overall. They were the most durable, great traction, high enough to ford most shallow creeks and seeps and the laces lasted. Also, the speed lace loops could be slightly opened to afford faster lacing. Crispi is close but their speed lace loops are not as "fast" to lace. The heel on the Zamberlain came apart early and the cast speed lace loops were too tight and were "slow" lace loops. The Kennetreks were pretty easy to break in compared to the chatter on the net about them. Their soles were exceptionally slippery when wet. The Danner 452s were a good one year boot and the 453s with the super padded tongue would not keep the laces tight. I don't think one can go wrong with any $400ish hunting boot as long as you try them on and make sure they fit and have nice snug heel pockets with lace loop positions that keep your heel positioned properly.

[@drewolm]

Wow, insulation in the early season! My feet don’t run hot, they burn. I can’t imagine doing that. I’m with Brady on the Hanwag. Tatra Top in a wide is awesome. Go little shorter, the Ancash II. Tatra II in a wide is another good one and done choice.

[@C.Adams82]

Crispi summit gtx for me but the eyelets particularly the top two tend to break and pull out.

[@gabrielhouston5660]

What’s Trails Choice?

[@RockyMountainGearTester]

Came here to comment this exact same thing haha

[@anthonyminio6514]

There's a few videos on there channel where trails says its the hanwag makra pro or the hanwag Alaska gtx.

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Depends a bit on the time of year and what I'm doing, but I've been using the Hanwag Makra Pro GTX mostly. It's been the best fit for a backpack elk or deer hunt for me. I will say the insoles that come with them are junk so I have replaced those and been much happier. I also like the Hanwag Alaska GTX for an all leather late season boot. It's heavy, but it breaks in nicely and it's comfortable. It's more durable than others, but again the trade off is that it's a thick leather that is heavier overall and doesn't breathe as well. Everyone seems to have a brand or model that seems to fit and work well for them and it's been Hanwag for me for quite a few years.

[@OutsideIRL]

Nothing to do with boots, but when we getting the leica range master 2400 in stock? Been waiting forever.

[@armassassinstrengthshop]

Hanwag Alverstone II for me…best boot ive used. Tried (2) salewas, cripsi valdres/laponnia, and a pair of meindls. Wide forefoot and narrow heel make it hard to find a good fitting boot.

[@tylermyers3135]

I’ve looked at the Valdres, any feedback on them? It seems like a boot no one talks about in the crispi lineup

[@armassassinstrengthshop]

@@tylermyers3135 love the boot construction and weight; the heel cup is just a tad too wide for my foot so I keep them for use in PA on flatter land. I have a wide forefoot and narrow heel so none of the crispis fit my foot well. I wore them today moving tree stands and trimming lanes.

[@GostoFan]

How do the Salewa run for width?

[@Ridgeripper85]

Kenetrek all day everyday!

[@taygenburt2087]

I feel like boots have a high barrier of entry for gear. Getting the sizing correct and picking the right boot seems like a challenge when opportunity to try boots on is limited

[@finfeatherandbone3738]

Has anyone else experienced the Kenetreks NOT sticking to everything? I love the comfort and support, but if it rains I honestly feel like I'm on ice skates on wet rock, and logs. Yes, wet rocks are gonna get slippery, but way, way worse with Kenetreks on! Just wondering if anyone else feels this way.

[@KazTegod]

Does anyone ever go a size up in boots for when using thicker socks?

[@rileywilliams3906]

Dang I use the Kennetrek uninsulated and they are still so hot... I have hot feet as well but must be on another level haha Anyone have any ideas on a cooler boot?

[@an0nam00se]

I have uninsulated and still too hot for me too

[@aaronfeustel2058]

I have hot feet, when it’s cold I wear the kenetrek, non insulated , I have insulated but it has too be below freezing all day to wear them, anything beside that crispi ll gtx. Most comfortable. I’m 5’8” 240, not all fat lol. I also started putting anti perspiration spray on my feet and it helps.

[@rileywilliams3906]

@@aaronfeustel2058 crispi II? What boot is that?

[@nt3523]

I'm with you on this. Plus my Kenetreks are a bit loud when it's crunchy. I'm gonna go with a Salomon Quest next for my archery boot. My buddy has them and loves them.

[@kimmower6196]

I'm 72 years young and I wear the 400 gram kenetrek for about 6 to 8 years now not much break in time great boot montana life time e hunter

[@shaunlehman9158]

Crispi summit 2 for summer and early season then I switch the the crispi Nevada for late season hunts

[@beardefu3706]

the one boot that does it all for me is the Meindl eurolight hunter

[@fx4fxnytro]

Meindls for me. Fit width support and materials.

[@dajahvue]

One and done for whitetail guys look at the Crispi Shemik

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

Not very durable for the price.

[@dajahvue]

@Aaron-pb5xy you had the Shemik? What part of the boot failed you? Mine will be use primarily for hunting only

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

@@dajahvue I have read several reviews on Reddit about them only lasting a season or two max, but I guess your milage will vary.

[@Kember138]

The last 2 are way out of the price range! I cannot belive a pair of boots are almost 500 bucks. Crazy

[@nt3523]

I don't know how these guys run an insulated boot all season. I run the Kenetrek mountain extreme uninsulated for my mid to late season boot. With a good sock I'm way good to 20 below. Been running the Irish Setter Vaprtreks for archery and they are garbage. Gonna probably go with a Salomon Quest or something next time.

[@jarretwilson5811]

Geez 400 grams in the summer? Could never.

[@asphalt_mafia573]

I just wish these footwear companies would offer larger sizes. 15 EE or wide here and I’m forced to wear substandard boots. Maybe someday.

[@landonboomsma2594]

Crispi makes the Nevada in a 15 and it has a very wide toe box

[@wswillett]

Crispi and it is not even close for me

[@Randomhandle543]

Gear, gear, and gear lol…..this is what hunting has come down to. Selling western hunting through gear and how to get easy tags is the beginning of the end.

[@fatdan172501]

Sorry homie, but proper gear is what contributes to success, I’d love to hear your stupid reasoning as to why good footwear isn’t important to back country trekking lol. If you wear cheap shit and it’s comfortable, then more power to you, but that’s not the case for most people.

[@sammiller4321]

⁠@@fatdan172501I think you missed his point.

[@fatdan172501]

@@sammiller4321 na I understand fine, it’s a dig at gear culture, and a dig on how it’s the end because people are being given the stuff to harvest game, hate keeping much lol.

[@mrsteezsv3864]

@@fatdan172501 Indians, did it just wearing moccasins.

[@fatdan172501]

@@mrsteezsv3864 ya, a life time of training their feet, go try that now genius, you’d end up injured lol.

[@jackwagon1798]

La Sportiva karakorum. Or La sportiva aequlibrium for early season then the karakorum

[@drewmcginn3422]

If stalking or moving in 400 insulation maybe in late but not if sitting. You guys are more western hunter channel anyway so idk why I commented lol

[@MichaelOrton]

Seems kind of bananas that guys who put down so many miles would hike with what I consider pretty heavy boots, two of the three anyway. Crispi Lapponia ftw

[@colecash7496]

What state are you from? I’m looking at getting these but I live in MT and I’m always hiking/hunting in some nasty stuff and didn’t know if the lapponia would hold up. I’ve used the Nevada’s the past couple years and loved them

[@MichaelOrton]

I live in Nevada and was looking at the Nevadas lol. Went with Lapponias because of the weight. Hear nothing but good things about Nevadas. And the NV terrain can chew through boots. Lapponias are holding up like champs.

[@colecash7496]

Yeah they’re amazing, I’m definitely going to get them resoled but still want to try something different. Every video I see on lapponias make it seem like it’s more of a flat ground boot but I’ve watched a couple guys like Ryan lampers say they wear them in some steep stuff so was just wondering what kind of terrain you are hiking on. I’ll have to try them out

[@MichaelOrton]

@@colecash7496I’ve never heard that but could see why someone might say that if they just see the weight and assume they’re not for mt hunting. I’ve used mine all over the NV backcountry.

[@tsnellyville]

@colecash7496 look at the Crispi Briksdal MTN GTX for a more robust boot for MT than the Laponia. They are pretty solid. GoHunt doesn’t carry Crispi so you won’t see them promoted.

[@richardtatom1138]

The first boot is trash

[@Ra05]

I like salewa but their durability is incredibly bad for hunting boots

[@jedidiahstitt573]

“I’m gonna recommend a boot I’ve never worn because it’s more expensive and I can make more money off my online store” -Brady Couldn’t even get the brand right when talking about the lacing system

[@brady_j_miller]

Don't you just love the internet haha. I've used this boot probably more than any other boot. And if you love to nit pick about me accidentally mentioning Kenetrek as an issue, then I guess I'm just a lesser human compared to you. I use Kenetrek a ton as well, so I guess I'm a failure for having that slip since I'm testing multiple boots all the time. And I knew this comment was coming, but GOHUNT told me not to feature my beat up boot in this video (it's literally sitting off camera), and they told me to hold a brand new pair. I can't win with the internet, so I hope you have a great day.

[@jedidiahstitt573]

@@brady_j_miller fair enough then, I apologize for my presumptuous comment.