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<blockquote data-quote="jimss" data-source="post: 2289602" data-attributes="member: 66919"><p>I live and work in Colo out if the field year round as well as hunt mostly Colo, Wyo, and Alaska. I've switched pretty much over to Crispis but do use Lowa Tibets in deep snow. The only time (even in the winter) I wear tall boots is in deep snow. I also NEVER wear insulated boots. If I was sitting in a blind for hours each day I might but for hiking and spot/stalk hunting I don't wear them even on the coldest days. I buy my boots around 1 size big so I can add padded insoles. This also allows me to cinch down the laces tight when I wear thinner socks during the summer/warm days and thicker socks on super cold days.</p><p></p><p>In regard to tall boots....I hate them! Tall boots are heavier, stiffer, and way tougher to stalk game quietly. I've been on 6 Alaska sheep/goat hunts plus 4 sheep and 6 goat hunts in Colo and never used tall boots on steep, rocky terrain. Most quality boots like Crispi have a fairly stiff sole and are plenty good for sidehills with rock. I would much rather have lighter boots because I generally cover a lot of country.</p><p></p><p>I've tried several Crispi models (Wyo's Dakotas, and recently Monaco's). I use and abuse my boots every day at work and all the Crispis I've owned have worked well. Some are lighter and offer a little more support than others. All leather generally outlast synthetic boots but are hotter during the summer and don't breath as well. Some of the synthetics cheatgrass and cactus can go right through so that may be a concern?</p><p></p><p>I could go on and on but those are a few things that I find important.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jimss, post: 2289602, member: 66919"] I live and work in Colo out if the field year round as well as hunt mostly Colo, Wyo, and Alaska. I've switched pretty much over to Crispis but do use Lowa Tibets in deep snow. The only time (even in the winter) I wear tall boots is in deep snow. I also NEVER wear insulated boots. If I was sitting in a blind for hours each day I might but for hiking and spot/stalk hunting I don't wear them even on the coldest days. I buy my boots around 1 size big so I can add padded insoles. This also allows me to cinch down the laces tight when I wear thinner socks during the summer/warm days and thicker socks on super cold days. In regard to tall boots....I hate them! Tall boots are heavier, stiffer, and way tougher to stalk game quietly. I've been on 6 Alaska sheep/goat hunts plus 4 sheep and 6 goat hunts in Colo and never used tall boots on steep, rocky terrain. Most quality boots like Crispi have a fairly stiff sole and are plenty good for sidehills with rock. I would much rather have lighter boots because I generally cover a lot of country. I've tried several Crispi models (Wyo's Dakotas, and recently Monaco's). I use and abuse my boots every day at work and all the Crispis I've owned have worked well. Some are lighter and offer a little more support than others. All leather generally outlast synthetic boots but are hotter during the summer and don't breath as well. Some of the synthetics cheatgrass and cactus can go right through so that may be a concern? I could go on and on but those are a few things that I find important. [/QUOTE]
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