TECH TIPS | SNYDER'S GEAR CORNER | BOOT FITMENT & RECOMMENDATIONS Aron goes over some of his choices for boots and why they fit the bill per application.
I started wearing the Kenetrek Mtn Extreme in 2015 on a drop camp moose hunt in Alaska Range. Now I have two pair and even wear them for whitetail hunting. Granted, these are very stiff boots but once broke in you will not want to go afield without them.
Great review Mr Snyder. Thanks for breaking them down. I currently use Zamberlan, Crispy and Scarpa. I'm going to get the 2092' for next year. Thanks again fellow brother in arms. Good luck the rest of this year and.. God Speed!
Spot on, I own around 20 pairs of zamberlan, loved how light the baltoras were but leaked within a year. Run 2090 and 2092 for all my hunting now, bomb proof and once u break in so comfortable and best of all they love to climb or side hill
The leather toe lacing areas he mentioned as a leaking point. That's what I've experienced as well. I don't care for wet feet in any conditions and will deal with sweatier feet in exchange. I will sno-seal the heck out of my leather. I also love a stiff boot.. used the lowa tibets, kenetrek and the briksdals are my favorites. Also have some Schnee's Granite Pro which are great boots. Haven't ever owned Zamberlans but like those mountain treks, may have to give those a try!
Have you ever worn or tried out Lowa boots? I’ve got a pair and love them, just curious if you have, cause I’d like to try crispi or kennetrek just wondering if they compare.
Been looking for some new boots lately, hunt in Arizona, anything from javelina in the desert to elk in the high country. Biggest issue I have is finding something with a wide toe. Most of the local stores are very limited on wide toe options, and hesitant on ordering without trying on first
Hi Aaron and all. I’m looking into getting a high quality hunting boot with good ankle protection. I’ve had way too many ankle sprains (rolling to the outside of the foot) from basketball through the years. Heck, I can sprain an ankle on flat ground! I have a narrow to average width forefoot. I’ve been looking at trying Briksdals. I’m hoping to do some packing to train to prepare for my dream hunt, an archery elk hunt. I know fit is individual, but do you think I’m on the right track for my “foot problems” with the Briksdals? Thanks for all the informative videos! -Will
Aron, I do search and rescue work in the Adirondack High Peaks as a ranger. I have been using some Briksdals for a year now and love the fit and function. My goal is to get a winter rescue boot that is NOT a mountaineering boot, but is functional with flexible crampons and snowshoes. Ive found that using mountaineering boots for our less extreme rescues can suck because you are walking 8+ miles in a boot designed for ice climbing and you only really need that function in rare instances. Im thinking an insulated Briksdal SF might make sense. Any thoughts?
Are there issues with changing boot models and brands daily or should a guy wear the same boot every day? From a standpoint of foot health and having to adapt to a different boot shape or construction.
Great video and great insight. I am hoping you can help me figure out, or at least get me in the realm of fit for Crispi. I am currently wearing the Salomon Quest 4D 2’s in a US 14 and they are pretty much a 1:1 fit in the length and super tight in the width. It appears as though Crispi stops making wides at US 13 and doesn’t even g up to a 15. Do you have any experience between Salomon sizing and Crispi? Am i just outta luck with the brand until they make extended sizes? Thank you again for the video and time.
Most crispis boots have a really wide to box so people almost never need wides but they make a few models on a different Last that run more narrow like the altitude. The crispi west river (scheels exclusive) and nevada come in 15s. As far as length the crispi reps say 95% of people will wear the same size of crispi in length as any tennis shoe such as a nike
So, I hunt down in Arizona… Bought a brand new pair of Crispi Colorados, and had the eyelet literally snap off at the trailhead on a moderate break-in hike. Needless to say, that was it for Crispi on my foot, ever.
Have you tried la sportiva aequilibrium yet? Not trying to be a fan-boy, but they are shockingly perfect. Genuinely might be the do-all boot that you don't think exists. It's stiffness doesn't last sufficiently beyond 200 miles or so, but they're half as much as other boots, and all those other boots will probably be leaking water and require buying new ones after 200 miles, also.
@@aronsnyder9487 that's too bad. That stiff bottom with flexible upper is something special. The narrow point is valid, though. I did have to use a ball and ring tool on one side to make some space for the outer edge of the base of my small toe
Ig your boots are wearing out unevenly you probably need to get some custom insoles. My buddy who I was in the army with had this issue real real bad, going through boots every 2-3 months, finally he went to a foot specialist and made him some insoles and almost completely fixed the issue. Finally he would spend money on good boot, he was tired of spending 200$ on good combat boot every 2-3 months just because the boot bottems wear out oddly making it impossible to ruck long distances. We don't make much as privates in the military lol
I know you're not asking me, but I've run both and they're both awesome. But, with limitations. Ferrata are great if you get rubbing on the back of your heel. They contact right where the heel starts to curve under, preventing any contact on the back of the heel. But, they lack some ankle support, and breathe the worst of anything I've ever tried. Charmoz are so close to perfect, it's beyond frustrating. They use a hot glue to attach the outsole, and there is not a "tab" coming up the front of the toe. Because of this, if you try to warm your feet by the fire, the outsole will separate at the front of the toe. That's unfortunately a deal breaker for me.
@@aronsnyder9487 which do you prefer for covering 5-10 miles a day, day hunting. Seems like eva might be more comfortable and allow you to be more nimble but, at the end of the day, would your feet be better off with pu due to the extra support?
I started wearing the Kenetrek Mtn Extreme in 2015 on a drop camp moose hunt in Alaska Range. Now I have two pair and even wear them for whitetail hunting. Granted, these are very stiff boots but once broke in you will not want to go afield without them.
Y’all needa bring back that shirt
Thanks for the info, well worth hearing 👍
thanks for the info aron...
Great review Mr Snyder. Thanks for breaking them down. I currently use Zamberlan, Crispy and Scarpa. I'm going to get the 2092' for next year. Thanks again fellow brother in arms. Good luck the rest of this year and.. God Speed!
Spot on, I own around 20 pairs of zamberlan, loved how light the baltoras were but leaked within a year. Run 2090 and 2092 for all my hunting now, bomb proof and once u break in so comfortable and best of all they love to climb or side hill
Love my Lathrop and Sons mountain hunter wides, have done everything from Australia to New Zealand!
Thanks Dude
The leather toe lacing areas he mentioned as a leaking point. That's what I've experienced as well. I don't care for wet feet in any conditions and will deal with sweatier feet in exchange. I will sno-seal the heck out of my leather. I also love a stiff boot.. used the lowa tibets, kenetrek and the briksdals are my favorites. Also have some Schnee's Granite Pro which are great boots. Haven't ever owned Zamberlans but like those mountain treks, may have to give those a try!
Have you ever worn or tried out Lowa boots? I’ve got a pair and love them, just curious if you have, cause I’d like to try crispi or kennetrek just wondering if they compare.
which pair do you recommend to help get my calves on swoliosis as shown in the video? 😆😆
Been looking for some new boots lately, hunt in Arizona, anything from javelina in the desert to elk in the high country. Biggest issue I have is finding something with a wide toe. Most of the local stores are very limited on wide toe options, and hesitant on ordering without trying on first
Crispi Colorado should work and they have wide options
Hi Aaron and all.
I’m looking into getting a high quality hunting boot with good ankle protection. I’ve had way too many ankle sprains (rolling to the outside of the foot) from basketball through the years. Heck, I can sprain an ankle on flat ground! I have a narrow to average width forefoot. I’ve been looking at trying Briksdals. I’m hoping to do some packing to train to prepare for my dream hunt, an archery elk hunt. I know fit is individual, but do you think I’m on the right track for my “foot problems” with the Briksdals?
Thanks for all the informative videos!
-Will
Aaron, have you tried Lathrop and Son boots? If so thoughts?
Aron, I do search and rescue work in the Adirondack High Peaks as a ranger. I have been using some Briksdals for a year now and love the fit and function. My goal is to get a winter rescue boot that is NOT a mountaineering boot, but is functional with flexible crampons and snowshoes. Ive found that using mountaineering boots for our less extreme rescues can suck because you are walking 8+ miles in a boot designed for ice climbing and you only really need that function in rare instances. Im thinking an insulated Briksdal SF might make sense. Any thoughts?
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Are there issues with changing boot models and brands daily or should a guy wear the same boot every day? From a standpoint of foot health and having to adapt to a different boot shape or construction.
Aron you have any experience with the La Sportiva Makalu?
I’d so opinions?
you recommend Lathrop for fitting at all?
Great video and great insight. I am hoping you can help me figure out, or at least get me in the realm of fit for Crispi. I am currently wearing the Salomon Quest 4D 2’s in a US 14 and they are pretty much a 1:1 fit in the length and super tight in the width. It appears as though Crispi stops making wides at US 13 and doesn’t even g up to a 15. Do you have any experience between Salomon sizing and Crispi? Am i just outta luck with the brand until they make extended sizes? Thank you again for the video and time.
Most crispis boots have a really wide to box so people almost never need wides but they make a few models on a different Last that run more narrow like the altitude. The crispi west river (scheels exclusive) and nevada come in 15s. As far as length the crispi reps say 95% of people will wear the same size of crispi in length as any tennis shoe such as a nike
How does the briksdal compare to scarpa grand dru gtx?
Schnees is my go to footwear in the backcountry. Sad to see none in your lineup
Great boot, but they don’t fit my feet very well.
What flex were the briksdals?
So, I hunt down in Arizona… Bought a brand new pair of Crispi Colorados, and had the eyelet literally snap off at the trailhead on a moderate break-in hike. Needless to say, that was it for Crispi on my foot, ever.
Did you try to warranty them?
@@trueblue9101 all they had was a refund policy at sportsman’s. That how they have it set up with that vendor.
Have you tried la sportiva aequilibrium yet? Not trying to be a fan-boy, but they are shockingly perfect. Genuinely might be the do-all boot that you don't think exists. It's stiffness doesn't last sufficiently beyond 200 miles or so, but they're half as much as other boots, and all those other boots will probably be leaking water and require buying new ones after 200 miles, also.
They are a great boot, but do not fit my foot. Too narrow upfront.
@@aronsnyder9487 that's too bad. That stiff bottom with flexible upper is something special. The narrow point is valid, though. I did have to use a ball and ring tool on one side to make some space for the outer edge of the base of my small toe
200 miles bro? Some of us cover that in a 15 day hunt.
@@jasonlewis4133easy there, bud, you're making me wet
What’s your take on custom boots like Whites Boots or Nicks ? Worth the extra weight and price ?
It’s been over 20 years since I’ve owned Whites. Can’t really comment.
Whites were bought out by danner. Danners are not top tier boots
Ig your boots are wearing out unevenly you probably need to get some custom insoles. My buddy who I was in the army with had this issue real real bad, going through boots every 2-3 months, finally he went to a foot specialist and made him some insoles and almost completely fixed the issue. Finally he would spend money on good boot, he was tired of spending 200$ on good combat boot every 2-3 months just because the boot bottems wear out oddly making it impossible to ruck long distances. We don't make much as privates in the military lol
I actually do use Custom insoles. My feet are just that jacked up. Lol.
I've never heard of another person who walks on the outside of their feet. I've done that my whole life, and I also really prefer a stiff boot.
Try Lathrop & sons
Hi, what do you think of Hanwag Ferrata II vs Scarpa Charmoz?
I know you're not asking me, but I've run both and they're both awesome. But, with limitations. Ferrata are great if you get rubbing on the back of your heel. They contact right where the heel starts to curve under, preventing any contact on the back of the heel. But, they lack some ankle support, and breathe the worst of anything I've ever tried. Charmoz are so close to perfect, it's beyond frustrating. They use a hot glue to attach the outsole, and there is not a "tab" coming up the front of the toe. Because of this, if you try to warm your feet by the fire, the outsole will separate at the front of the toe. That's unfortunately a deal breaker for me.
Boots and fire never mix so that doesn't seem like a big deal
Crispi summits 2 for me, my feet get too hot in leather boots.
Schneeeeee >
Could you talk about eva vs pu midsoles?
PU mid soles will last longer and work better for heavy loads, but they are heavier.
@@aronsnyder9487 which do you prefer for covering 5-10 miles a day, day hunting. Seems like eva might be more comfortable and allow you to be more nimble but, at the end of the day, would your feet be better off with pu due to the extra support?