Lathrop and Sons Mountain Hunter Elite Review, By Brock Akers

[Justin Crossley]

Most of you know Brock puts a lot of hard miles on his boots each season and is always pushing limits to get into the deepest, most remote areas he can find. Last season Lathrop and Sons released the Mountain Hunter Elite boot and Brock was excited to get a pair into the mountains for testing. Give this article a read to see of they might be right for you!

Lathrop and Sons Mountian Hunter Elite Review

 

[jmden]

Is the fit in these like the wider Zamberlan in the 1005 HUNTER PRO GTX® RR with the Zamberlan Wide Last (ZWL)? That's the boot I'm using at the moment and sure like it but will need a new pair at some point and I understand eVent breathes better than Gore-Tex.

I don't see information on their site about these boots being insulated.

 

[Big Nasty]

Any updates on the boots Justin???

 

[BrentLaBere]

I can’t say that I have much experience with stiffer soled boots, but I was liking the stability they gave my feet as I hiked the trail near my house with a weighted pack on. As with any new boot, the first few hikes can feel foreign to your feet. This was true with the Elites as well. They do require a pretty significant break-in period. I was getting a pressure point/hot spot on the inside heel of my right foot (had it with other boots as well). After a phone call or two with Stephen discussing different options and potential causes of the hot spot, we decided to try a small heel lift in that boot. With a combination of the boot getting broke-in and the heel lift under the Synergy Footbed, we were able to curb the issue.

^^^^I took this directly from the review article. I am going through this exact same thing and just got off the phone with them. The heel lift is what they suggested. Glad to see it was a fix. I want these boots to work, hoping it helps. Also neglected the sock liner on my last hike with them. Sweaty feet dont help the situation either.

 

[robby denning]

Any updates on the boots Justin???

Justin just shared the post, Brock Akers is the guy using the boots.

He must have missed subscribing to this thread. I’ll send it to him.


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[BrentLaBere]

Boots are sent off. Ill have to report back on the fix

 

[Brock A]

Hi there,

Update on the boots. I still have them, however I been wearing my zamblerlans lately. I just haven't had a hunt wear I needed that stiff of a boot. As for this upcoming season, I will probably be wearing my zamblerlans for the most part, just don't have any hunts lined up that I'll need the lathrop and sons boot for.

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[Brock A]

Hi there,

Update on the boots. I still have them, however I been wearing my zamblerlans lately. I just haven't had a hunt wear I needed that stiff of a boot. As for this upcoming season, I will probably be wearing my zamblerlans for the most part, just don't have any hunts lined up that I'll need the lathrop and sons boot for

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[BrentLaBere]

Hi there,

Update on the boots. I still have them, however I been wearing my zamblerlans lately. I just haven't had a hunt wear I needed that stiff of a boot. As for this upcoming season, I will probably be wearing my zamblerlans for the most part, just don't have any hunts lined up that I'll need the lathrop and sons boot for

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What type of terrain do you think they are a good boot for? Just curious

 

[Brock A]

What type of terrain do you think they are a good boot for? Just curious

For me personally, I would say like super rocky and steep stuff. But take that with a grain of salt because I would hunt in my trail running shoes if they had the support needed with a heavy pack.

 

[wyodan]

Hi there,

Update on the boots. I still have them, however I been wearing my zamblerlans lately. I just haven't had a hunt wear I needed that stiff of a boot. As for this upcoming season, I will probably be wearing my zamblerlans for the most part, just don't have any hunts lined up that I'll need the lathrop and sons boot for

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Brock,

What are you using for Zamberlans? Just as a comparison point.

 

[Brock A]

Brock,

What are you using for Zamberlans? Just as a comparison point.

Guide 960

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[BrentLaBere]

Just got the boots back. Wearing them at the office and testing them out scouting tomorrow. Ill report back.

 

[bward34]

I know this tread is super old but was curious is Brock was still wearing these boots today. Or if he has moved to a different brand.

 

[Brock A]

I know this tread is super old but was curious is Brock was still wearing these boots today. Or if he has moved to a different brand.

I’m not. I wear Zamberlans guide 960 now.


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[bward34]

I’m not. I wear Zamberlans guide 960 now.


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Can I ask why the change. I have been looking at getting into a pair. My Hanwag Makra have been kicking my butt.

 

[Trogon]

Just speaking for myself, I’ve had both these boots, the 960 is a lighter and more “streamlined” boot. Ever slightly more flex in the shank. An equally good, if not better boot for way less coin.

 

[Brock A]

Can I ask why the change. I have been looking at getting into a pair. My Hanwag Makra have been kicking my butt.

The zamberlans just worked better for me in the long run. I do a lot of upland bird hunting and the leather boot was nice for that in the winter months.


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[Brightwhite]

The zamberlans just worked better for me in the long run. I do a lot of upland bird hunting and the leather boot was nice for that in the winter months.


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My L&S mountain hunter elites started leaking terribly this year to the point where I was put in a bad spot on one hunt so I am done with them. Looking at new boots and stumbled onto this...Brock do you feel like the fit of the zamberlain 960 is similar to the L&S boots? How does the stiffness compare for an early season high country boot chasing deer and elk?