New Boots

Looking for a new set of hunting/ hiking boots and looking for some input and interested how the Zamberlan and Crispi compare.
I can't really try them on since no one in my area sells either. I'll have to order and go from there.
Mainly be used in Fall/ early winter.

The ones that caught my eye so far are

ZAMBERLAN 1004 HUNTER EVO GTX

Crispi
Briksdal GTX
Guide GTX
Shimek GTX

Of the Crispi the Shimek GTX seem like what I'd want but not available until July which is fine.

I can't speak for the Zamberlan boots but the Crispis are great. I have 3 pair

I have these Zamberlan boots and suggested them to several people who have also bought them. Best boot for fit and ankle support I have ever had and the people I have suggested them to agree.

Taylorbok said:

Looking for a new set of hunting/ hiking boots and looking for some input and interested how the Zamberlan and Crispi compare.
I can't really try them on since no one in my area sells either. I'll have to order and go from there.
Mainly be used in Fall/ early winter.

The ones that caught my eye so far are

ZAMBERLAN 1004 HUNTER EVO GTX

Crispi
Briksdal GTX
Guide GTX
Shimek GTX

Of the Crispi the Shimek GTX seem like what I'd want but not available until July which is fine.

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I don't have experience with those but generally the high end boot makers all have an excellent tall mountain hunting boot option. I had a pair of Meindl perfekt hunters from cabelas I bought in '08 and got warrantied after I wore them out after about 10 years. I have the Meindl extremes now. Love them, cork footbeds are the best. I heard cabelas has discontinued though so I don't know if Meindl would replace worn out boots. I got pretty lucky. I can't speak highly enough about the cork but beyond that tough leather without low seams and rock protection if you're gonna be in rugged terrain are all gonna extend the life. My first pair didn't have the extra rubber around the sides and the leather was very durable.

2buffalo said:

I have these Zamberlan boots and suggested them to several people who have also bought them. Best boot for fit and ankle support I have ever had and the people I have suggested them to agree.

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These ones are good

Find the one one that uses a last that fits your feet. Nothing else matters. If they don't fit, they're' crap.

Ended up at Scheels in Billings Montana this weekend. I went with the Crispi West River 2.0 (Scheels Exclusive) Put a bunch of miles on them over the weekend. So far I am very happy

I would suggest trying them on if at all possible. Boots are such a personal thing based off of the individuals feet.

I have the Crispi Nevada GTX and they have been a great boot the past couple of years. Before that I ran some Merrel hiking boots and man...what a difference a good boot makes. If you are considering insulated vs non, I went non and just carry a thicker pair of socks with me if the occasion calls for it.

I wear Salomon Quest 4 в and Meindl MFS Vacuum. Aweso0me

Taylorbok said:

Looking for a new set of hunting/ hiking boots and looking for some input and interested how the Zamberlan and Crispi compare.
I can't really try them on since no one in my area sells either. I'll have to order and go from there.
Mainly be used in Fall/ early winter.

The ones that caught my eye so far are

ZAMBERLAN 1004 HUNTER EVO GTX

Crispi
Briksdal GTX
Guide GTX
Shimek GTX

Of the Crispi the Shimek GTX seem like what I'd want but not available until July which is fine.

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The issue with boots is they are all built on different Lasts, therefore some may fit you great some may not. Here is a perfect example. I have been wearing Meindls for years and they fit me perfectly. My grown son also uses them as we have a similar fort geometry. My son in law needed some tough hunting boots so naturally we tried a set of Meindl MFS-Vakuum Hunters. The Last for these boots has a medium width heel which turned out to be too wide for him. We started calling around to the various boot manufactures and found the Crispi Briksdal GTX. These boots have a narrow heel and fit my son in law perfectly. So, the moral of the story is you need to know your feet and what has fit in the past. Also clearly understand the company's return policy. And a pro tip on hunting in very steep tough terrain is the tape your feet with Leukotape before your hunt. I have used it for years and have never suffered blisters or slipped skin. I tape my heels and the pad behind the toes, works like a charm and I never think about my feet during a hunt. It usually stays on for a few days at a time.