Best boots

[tinker man]

the first pair of sheep hunting boots I owned were MEINDL'S. then I bought a pair of kenetrek's and I'm not impressed with them so I would say MEINDL

 

[RockyMtnMT]

the first pair of sheep hunting boots I owned were MEINDL'S. then I bought a pair of kenetrek's and I'm not impressed with them so I would say MEINDL

What did you not like about the kennetreks?

Steve

 

[tinker man]

What did you not like about the kennetreks?

Steve

they did not fit as well as the Meindl boots and also did not have the support.

 

[rwbowser]

they did not fit as well as the Meindl boots and also did not have the support.

That's interesting. My Montana brother in law swears by them, but of course everyone's feet are different. My AKU's were fantastic but just not the right thing for snow/muck. Would have been much better in the dry and scree so I'm keeping them for that purpose. I tried some Scarpa's but my toes were miserable, they were just too narrow in the toe box for me. Really hoping the Schnee's work out well, if not I'll try some Meindl.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

That's interesting. My Montana brother in law swears by them, but of course everyone's feet are different. My AKU's were fantastic but just not the right thing for snow/muck. Would have been much better in the dry and scree so I'm keeping them for that purpose. I tried some Scarpa's but my toes were miserable, they were just too narrow in the toe box for me. Really hoping the Schnee's work out well, if not I'll try some Meindl.

Look at using Gaiters.

Steve

 

[kiwikid]

Any of the top line Lowa or Meindl boots would be my choice.

 

[tinker man]

Look at using Gaiters.

Steve

Yes, I have used KUIU gaiters for years and find they work well for me.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Made a good hike on Friday. About 8 miles round trip. Hiked into the Jewell Basin on the snow. Pretty good test for the Hanwags. Pretty rough terrain and very nasty conditions. Mud, snow, rocks, rain, and steep terrain. Had only worn these boots in the house before the trip. Boots were flawless. The kennetreks are now definitely the back up boots. The Hanwag Trapper GTX is definitely a top tier boot worth looking at.

Steve

 

[tinker man]

Did you use gaiters over your boots??

Made a good hike on Friday. About 8 miles round trip. Hiked into the Jewell Basin on the snow. Pretty good test for the Hanwags. Pretty rough terrain and very nasty conditions. Mud, snow, rocks, rain, and steep terrain. Had only worn these boots in the house before the trip. Boots were flawless. The kennetreks are now definitely the back up boots. The Hanwag Trapper GTX is definitely a top tier boot worth looking at.

Steve

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Did you use gaiters over your boots??

Yes sir. With out there would be snow up the paint legs. Also I like them for holding everything in. Keeps pants dry to the knees so you don't have that wetness capillary down your socks into your feet.

Steve

 

[tinker man]

I found that out years ago. best way to go ;0))

 

[Jeremy338]

Crispi Hunter Gtx. Legit

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I think any serious hunter or backpacker can find the right boot in this thread. I think the short list of great boots is here.

Steve

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

I' m on my 2nd pair of Russell Grand Slam Sheep hunters...they are spendy but good!