Boot recommendations

[CricketKiller]

What do other females recommend for hunting boots? Right now I usually just wear my lacross rubber boots for deer hunting but they’re starting to wear out and will need replaced/retired soon.

 

[MountainFeral]

I'm in the CO Rockies, and I have problems with plantar fasciitis, so I try to get the stiffest soled boots that I can find. I'm also mega hard on stuff, mileage/terrain-wise.

I've used both the Crispi Altitude and the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme, and I had durability issues with both- the Crispi started breaking threads along the toe cap, and the Kentrek's rubber rand started delaminating the first time I hunted in the rain.
I was able to return the Crispis to Scheels where I'd purchased them in exchange for a store credit (they offered me a new pair, but I didn't want another one given the issue I had).
Kenetrek repaired my first pair of boots, then the repair failed, and now I'm on my second pair that's starting to have the same issue. I'm going to see if they'll repair those so I can keep them as a backup pair.
I just got a pair of Lowa Tibets that I'm hoping will last longer than the others.

Comfort/fit wise, I like the Kenetreks better than the Crispis. I usually wear a D width boot/shoe, and the Crispis were a little narrow for me. The Kenetreks fit a little wider, the sole was stiffer, and they're an inch or so taller. The Lowa Tibets I just got are even a little stiffer and about the same height. I haven't had enough miles on them to speak to their comfort just yet.

 

[CricketKiller]

Thanks! You definitely put more miles on boots than I ever will so your input is great. I’ve had a lot of shoes/boots just not hold up like they used to which really sucks for as much as they cost these days.

 

[IDLassie]

I have Kenetrek mountain extremes. I know they are 20 years old. Never had a problem with them.
I like the ankle support and the over all support with a heavy pack on.
I have plantar fasciitis too. I wouldn't survive if I didn't do my barefoot stretches every morning.

 

[gtriple]

I've got these for sale. If they are the right size and you'd like to pay shipping to test them out, I'd be fine with that. Right now, they are just collecting dust.

WTS/WTT - Women's Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 Boots - Size 8

Boots have been used for 1 season. Comes with waterproofing boot wax. $180 + shipping.

rokslide.com

 

[CricketKiller]

I appreciate the offer but sadly they'd be too small.

 

[NoriHunts]

I've been really happy with my Schnee's Beartooth boots.

 

[TradArcher]

CO, grew up in and hunted the upper midwest and also hunted in Maine. Have also hunted UT.

For the Rockies I have a bunch of boots and favor a stiffer sole usually. Scarpa Zodiac and Zodiac Techs have a small heel and wide forefoot...the men's version...so shaped like a womans foot. Put a superfeet womans insole in there for your arch and it's sex changed for you and works really great on steep and rocky terrain. (our arch and heel cup is different even in the same length boot than a man's foot so a womans insole is pretty important).

Have a pair of Zamberlan Wasatch and love those too, have a bunch of other boots I should probably list for sale at some point.

I also run Crispis and am trying the Lapponias and like them but favor the Scarpa's for steep stuff. But the Lapponias are great for timber sneaking. Valdres have about no ankle support but have a smaller heel and pretty wide forefoot even in the regular width and fit smaller volume feet so great for both sexes unless its a male with a thicker foot.

I have a couple pairs of various Russell Moccasin boots (for Midwest Whitetail sneaking) and I see that they do have a womens hunting boot you might want to check out. They also even have an elk boot i am curious about but not willing to spend 700 for (I get my Russells new off ebay for half price and can fit their men's 9 D pretty good).

I can fit into Men's boots as I am not small but I am also not trans - female skeletal structure in other words - so I need a small heel and wide forefoot for the boots to work for me (typical women's duck foot, haha). My mondo is 27 cm and Brannock in men's siozing is 9.5 D verging on E...but i usually have to go regular width to get the heel to work for me. Sidehilling you have to have a great heel fit and firm midfoot hug or your foot will roll around in the boot too much.

Do you know your foot sizing accurately and can you sneak into men's boots or are you stuck with smaller sizes?

Where do you tend to hunt? What kind of terrain?

 

[johnnytheboy]

Most of the girls in the UK are wearing Dedito Moorland books!

 

[huntingal]

Hi! I have the Crispi Skarven II!
I hunt mostly in the Ozarks, so typically warm weather with the occasional creeks to cross, when I was looking for boots I was all over the place, as a new hunter (I have only been doing this for 4 years) I was looking for something that was comfortable, waterproof, and preferably full leather for durability and protection (I tend to roll my ankle every chance I get). I asked some friends, read forums and forums about it, and even talked to some big names in the outdoor industry to see what they recommend. Time after time I heard Crispi and what they offer, it's expensive but SO WORTH IT!!
I have been wearing the Skarven II since January and would never look back. They are comfortable, with the right socks my feet are never wet (even scouting for bears this summer in AR), and I feel like I cannot roll my ankle (even if I tried!)
I recently took a trip to CO to grouse hunt and ended up getting rained on and snowed in the last 2 days, not once did I look back on my choice, my feet were dry and comfortable the whole time.

10/10 would recommend! Their customer service is also great and can talk you through the best option for your style of hunting