Crispi Boots - How LONG do they LAST??

[@WMAT77LL]

I had these crispi boots It was ok but had the rubber rand peel sent it back for repair and about a month later it peeled again so I started gluing myself it just keeps peeling, I had my tread wear out quick i couldn't believe how fast the tread wore ,tread is really flat I slip on anything i probably put about 50 miles on em ,I tried contacting Crispi by email but I'll have to pay for the re thread, these boots just sat for couple years collecting dust since,I been meaning to get the price on retread but i got some Kentrek now 👍and never looked back 😆

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

Dang man. Unfortunate that you had the experience you did with the rubber peeling off. The return shipping for warranting gear is what kills. It is hard to drop $500 to continue dropping $20-25 here and there. I think you might have been able to request a new pair possibly after the second or so time sending them in but who knows... Yeah I have definitely put more than 50 miles on my boots but once the tread starts going, I can't plan on wearing them during the rain or on steep units here in New Mexico. If the leather is in good shape on the Crispi's I would consider getting them retreaded and then selling on ebay. I had quite a bit of traffic when I had mine listed. Which Kenetreks do you have now? How's the tread holding up for you?

[@stevenroche9874]

Great video ! Having two pairs of hunting boots is the way to go. Definitely repair or replace boots that are causing you to slip ! You could get seriously injured in a fall and not be able to get yourself out of there.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

Yeah I agree! Some of the spots I was slipping in definitely would have left me stranded for a bit had I got hurt.

[@madman432000]

If they improved the insoles the boots would be $50 more, many people wouldn't like the ones provided and complain they had to buy insoles and it would be cutting into the insole manufacturers market. I've worn Superfeet ones for several years but the Kennetrek Mountain Extremes I have came with a pretty good insole, good heel cup nearly same as SF and cushy forefoot. I have been using them instead of SF in those boots. Just got 2 pair of Crispi and will keep trying the stock insoles at first to see if they are ok. They are different than the older Crispi insoles in my other boots. Insoles are such a personal choice it would be hard for a boot manufacturer to get them right for everyone.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

The Meindls I wore for several years had great insoles. The hard part I believe with aftermarket insoles is that they don’t fit the toe box correct. Superfeet have a more athletic fit to them, tried some in my original crispis. Good different or bad from your old Crispi? I think Cushion and Stability for insoles is a must for everyone. An arch wouldn’t help everyone though.

[@madman432000]

@@UnevenTerrainOutdoors Different as in manufacturer, the others had a fuzzy top and were flatter, less arch I think. I had some meindl from Cabela's in the past, didn't suit me.

[@JonChristiansen-nr1py]

I have never bought a boot at any price point that didn't benefit from an insole upgrade, so the insole thing doesn't bug me too much.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

There was one boot I bought that I never did replace the insoles on them and they were the Meindls at Cabelas. Unfortunately they revamped them and I kept getting blisters on my heels. But yes I agree with you, an upgrade is necessary. Although it is important to know in case you got in a bind and had to buy an emergency pair.

[@NightTrekker-d1s]

2 years to wear out tread on a boot is plenty reasonable, and quite good quality actually. That is not a down side. These are the best materials there are for this purpose. 6 to 8 weeks to get resoled is not good though.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

@@NightTrekker-d1s my experience with tread has been a lot better with other boots. My last pair of crispi, the new ones in this video, went pretty quick, almost 13 months. Running some Zamberlan 980s and these are performing a lot better.

[@NightTrekker-d1s]

@@UnevenTerrainOutdoors That’s good to know. Thanks.

[@diehard8061]

Great video, thank you

[@paulreynolds9003]

Over the years I’ve come to the conclusion it’s far better to buy a cheaper boot and just replace them every year or so. Depending how they hold out. Their is nothing worse than spending good money on a pair of boots and they don’t last 2 years. And what is it now a days with manufacturers changing crazy prices for items of clothing. I’ve seen hunting pants for over £500 pounds that’s around $640 dollars. Am not joking when I was younger I’ve bought cars for less money than that.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

I agree, more shopping which is fun. Only downside I see with that is that when you find a good cheap pair and then the next year it gets discontinued or revamped negatively. Ran into that issue with a pair of Rocky boots. Could never find me another pair. Yeah for pants that is ridiculous. I am using $100-120 pairs of pants. Although my jackets get a little higher in the $385 range, granted a cheaper jacket would do me just fine. I think when it comes to gear higher in price, I have found they tend to fit better.

[@Inlandprowash1]

who is the guy in Utah for re treads?

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

@@Inlandprowash1 gary's shoe store richfield utah

[@bent7406]

Kenetrek is better. Crispi is good but the construction of the Kenetrek's is just better. The insoles are way better too.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

Maybe the new Kenetreks are better but my buddy Connor has a pair of kenetreks purchased the same time as my Crispi and his rand was destroyed after a week and the leather looked in terrible shape from the rocks. Granted like I said the new Kenes might be better because they thickened the rand. Maybe I’ll try to get a hand on these new ones and test em out. What’s the tread life like on em?

[@bent7406]

@@UnevenTerrainOutdoors I will admit I've had trouble with my old Kennie's rand. The tread has good grip and is a little deeper (i've had the same tread on some Crispi Dakotas). I wouldn't say it has better wear per depth though. I think the overall construction (mostly the footbed) of the Kennies is better than what I've seen in the Crispis. I've hunted with two different pairs of Crispi's and tried on 75% of what they offer. It's mostly about what fits your feet and I get that. . i've just never felt such support/comfort as I do with the Kennies. It could be the Crispi Guides are as good or better. I've never tried them. I just think Crispi boots are over hyped from a "good boot" to the "best boot". Not your words. . just seems to be the general hype. Kenetrek just hasn't marketed as well.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

@@bent7406 Yeah I agree, Kenetrek has done a poor job of marketing. It seems like their goal is to send out catalogs and hope for the best. These are expensive boots and they need to convince us to spend the money. Once they get a following, they keep their customers if the boots do their job. I have tried some kennies on and did not notice a comfort difference from initial try on. I'll have to get a pair maybe next year and compare them. If they feel the same, but the tread last longer, I will go with the kennies.

[@tamtommy6133]

Hey guys I had Lowa before but too wide footbed for me. I just purchased the narrow mountain extreme non insulated. I have about 45km milage only. Up to now, they've been really great. A little warm above 10°C. So for me it will be my winter boot. Well built boot really. It's seems able to take a lot of abuse and milage.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

@@tamtommy6133 agreed on the Lowa, they are too wide and create a hot spot every time. I will have to grab me a pair maybe next season to compare.

[@ryandavis4457]

Agree on the insole comments. They need to level up.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

Yeah or even partner with a company to offer a discount on a custom insole.

[@jbcurdog72]

Who is the guy?

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

Gary’s Shoe Store in Richfield, Utah

[@jbcurdog72]

@@UnevenTerrainOutdoors thanks

[@mikekeretzman4757]

Let’s talk in terms of mileage and not years. Insoles are just that, Personal. I use the Crispi air mesh and have no issues with comfort and I have tender feet. Soles if hard lack traction on rocks and wet rocks. Softer and tacky grip better in the environment you claim to be in. Like tires on a car they wear out.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

I’d be lying to you if I said I tracked every mile to give you an accurate count. Years is what I can provide accurately. But when comparing the two, I probably only had maybe 23-28 miles on the newer pair. Got a pair of Zamberlans that have a harder sole and haven’t had issues with traction in those environments. Actually, one pair I did, the Zamberlan 981, their new boot with a new sole. This one sucked in wet environment. Yes, they do wear out at some point but in my experience and a lot of other peoples as well, this sole that Crispi is using from Vibram wears out too fast to justify purchasing these in my opinion.

[@ImperiousArchery]

If you use the ankle laces appropriately you won’t have the lace issue and rubbing causing failure as much/quickly fyi Also blisters are caused by friction and moisture, might be more of a sock/airing out issue less as much as the foot bed. God the video though! Good input otherwise

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

Hey Ryan, pretty sure I was using the ankle laces correctly but if you find or know a video I could reference I’d appreciate the info. Don’t wanna mess up the laces on the new boots. I do have that happen when I don’t air out the socks enough but the blisters I have experience with the Crispi insole came after only 30 minutes of climbing. Once I switched the insoles I didn’t get those anymore. Mesh, at least for my feet, is too rough. Thanks for watching!

[@hemifiedsixtyfour2813]

Worst boots Ive ever tried. The stitching looked like it was done in a sweat shop somewhere. They claim they make them in Italy but didnt look like it to me. The toung on one boot was sewn in wrong and would migrate to one. Black Otis didnt give two craps even after I sent them pics. Took them back and bought some Lowas and love them.

[@UnevenTerrainOutdoors]

I’m glad you found a pair that works for you. Tried the Lowas and every time I wore them even after break in, I blistered. Unfortunately, it seems like yours was an isolated case.