Anyone checked out the Kenetrek Bridger High?

[Luked]

Been looking to get another pair of boots and hopefully something lighter than my Lowa Tibets.
Was looking around and see that Kenetrek now has one that looks like it might fit the bill I have been looking for.

Anyone by chance got to check these out yet?

 

[JK47]

Nice. I haven’t seen those. I’ll keep an eye on this thread, for sure.

I have a pair of Corrie 2 hikers. Unfortunately, they’re super long. They don’t fit anywhere close to my Mountain Extremes and Guides. So I never wear them.

They just sit in the closet.

 

[uncastan]

I read a few folks on here saying the waterproofing did not work well and they ended up sending them back. I was hopeful after trying them on in the store recently, but not finding any positive reviews.

 

[Luked]

I read a few folks on here saying the waterproofing did not work well and they ended up sending them back. I was hopeful after trying them on in the store recently, but not finding any positive reviews.

That is a real bummer. If they wont hold up to waterproof I wouldn't be interested that's for sure.

 

[uncastan]

My thoughts exactly, never know though, maybe you'll get a good pair!

 

[Cubby]

They like Crispi lapponia II boots which I own and love. Sometimes I feel people are to quick to judge and really have their hopes set to high. I mean in my eyes when something is breathable it can't be waterproof at the same time. While wearing my crispis in the morning dew my feet stay dry but imagine if it was pouring rain or I was crossing streams then my feet would get wet and I wouldn't hold the boots to be at fault.

 

[fngTony]

Resurrecting this, hopefully someone has put these through some use?

 

[brancher147]

I have had the bridger high for about a year. They are not waterproof but with camp dry or whatever silicone spray they are very water resistant. With no treatment water leaks right in walking through wet grass pretty quick. They are a little narrow compared to the mt extreme and the tread is not as deep so the grip is not quite as good. Overall I like them for dry or mostly dry days. They are more of a hiker but I use them for turkey season and some easier mountain hunts. They are very light and comfortable if they fit your feet. I will probably get a wide pair this year or try the corrie hikers.

 

[vladkgb]

I used them last archery season in Nevada, so didn't get to test the waterproofing. They're narrower than my mountain extremes, giving me toe pinch on my right foot. I wish I got the wides.
The rand separated from the upper on both boots, I emailed kennetrek and they told me they won't cover that and to just glue the rand back. I wouldn't recommend them for back county hunting, they'll be fine for trail hiking.

 

[gostovp]

Thanks for the recent feedback on these. I was looking at them but given their price and the reviews on durability and waterproofing I might as well just get more Salomon’s…

 

[Arithson]

I had a pair, not waterproof. And way too narrow. I had to get rid of them.