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I'm in the market again for boots. I'm in the PNW so water proof is top of my must have list. I lean towards a stiff boot but don't love overly tall boots. That last fact makes me think Kenetreks are probably out, after seriously considering trying them. Lighter weight is better for sure, if possible without giving up quality...
I wore Danner Super Rain Forests for more than a decade,.mostly for work. Which where great but got tired of breaking those down and dealing with wet feet and they're pretty heavy. Then tried their Pronhorn's, liked those but also started getting wet feet after two seasons.
Then tried Crispi GTX's, which leaked after one season. They're still in great shape with many miles left in them, but are pretty worthless to me without being water proof.
I've come to accept they all are going to leak, it's just a matter of time. My goal is to find something I can get more than a year or two out of for what a good boot goes for there's days.
Which reminds me of another top of the list requirement, seems silly to invest in a boot that can't be rebuilt, such as Crispi's.
I'm looking at Zamberlan Vioz GTX's thinking these seem to fit the bill.
Hoping some of you might have input, insights or recommendations I haven't thought of.
FWIW, I have read several boot recommendation posts. Just hoping with these specific desires; long term water proofness, rebuildable, fairly stiff and ideally not overly tall (aka over the calf).
TIA!
I wore Danner Super Rain Forests for more than a decade,.mostly for work. Which where great but got tired of breaking those down and dealing with wet feet and they're pretty heavy. Then tried their Pronhorn's, liked those but also started getting wet feet after two seasons.
Then tried Crispi GTX's, which leaked after one season. They're still in great shape with many miles left in them, but are pretty worthless to me without being water proof.
I've come to accept they all are going to leak, it's just a matter of time. My goal is to find something I can get more than a year or two out of for what a good boot goes for there's days.
Which reminds me of another top of the list requirement, seems silly to invest in a boot that can't be rebuilt, such as Crispi's.
I'm looking at Zamberlan Vioz GTX's thinking these seem to fit the bill.
Hoping some of you might have input, insights or recommendations I haven't thought of.
FWIW, I have read several boot recommendation posts. Just hoping with these specific desires; long term water proofness, rebuildable, fairly stiff and ideally not overly tall (aka over the calf).
TIA!
