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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
@@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.
@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.
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.
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 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.
“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
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.
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.
Love how Brady started the video with a “one boot to rule them all”. 😂 A true LOTR fan!
Always and forever a LOTR fan!! :)
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.
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.
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.
That Salewa mountain trainer mid is my my favorite bout of all time. Wore in South Dakota, Utah, and all whitetail season Oct-January.
Lorenzo hit the nail on the head for me. Amazing review
Crispi Guide Insulated! It's my favorite boot for all year.
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
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.
Love my hanwag boots, although I have had sole separation twice one them
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
Kenetrek all day everyday!
Crispi summit 2 for summer and early season then I switch the the crispi Nevada for late season hunts
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.
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.
I’ve looked at the Valdres, any feedback on them? It seems like a boot no one talks about in the crispi lineup
@@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.
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?
I have uninsulated and still too hot for me too
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.
Crispi and it is not even close for me
Meindls for me. Fit width support and materials.
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
One and done for whitetail guys look at the Crispi Shemik
Not very durable for the price.
@Aaron-pb5xy you had the Shemik? What part of the boot failed you? Mine will be use primarily for hunting only
@@dajahvue I have read several reviews on Reddit about them only lasting a season or two max, but I guess your milage will vary.
Does anyone ever go a size up in boots for when using thicker socks?
Nothing to do with boots, but when we getting the leica range master 2400 in stock? Been waiting forever.
La Sportiva karakorum. Or La sportiva aequlibrium for early season then the karakorum
What’s Trails Choice?
Came here to comment this exact same thing haha
There's a few videos on there channel where trails says its the hanwag makra pro or the hanwag Alaska gtx.
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.
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
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
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.
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
@@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.
@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.
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.
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.
@@fatdan172501I think you missed his point.
@@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.
@@fatdan172501 Indians, did it just wearing moccasins.
@@mrsteezsv3864 ya, a life time of training their feet, go try that now genius, you’d end up injured lol.
The first boot is trash
I like salewa but their durability is incredibly bad for hunting boots
“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
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.
@@brady_j_miller fair enough then, I apologize for my presumptuous comment.