Crispi Colorado and Leaks

[Luked]

Looking to get new boots this year.
I have ran Lowa Tibets for about 3 years now and they do ok but looking to get something a little lighter in weight.
I have the oprion to buy Crispi boots for a really good price and have been looking prety hard at the Colorado.
The thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is I have heard some say they leak after not much use.

For those that have used the Colorado boot what is your opinion on them leaking.

 

[CB4]

Had mine for 4 years and have well over 300 miles on them between hunting and hiking. Never had a leak. I do retreat them every August.

 

[DKennedy951]

I've had my Colorados for over 3 seasons now with no leaks or issues.

 

[199p]

Same above except i go through my boots every year or so as i run the tread off them and they end up looking like racing slicks in no time. I am in the hills on the regular tho and use them for hunting small game on a few farms.
Never had an issue with them leaking i just use a waterproofing spray that I apply from time to time.

 

[Legend]

Looking to get new boots this year.
I have ran Lowa Tibets for about 3 years now and they do ok but looking to get something a little lighter in weight.
I have the oprion to buy Crispi boots for a really good price and have been looking prety hard at the Colorado.
The thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is I have heard some say they leak after not much use.

For those that have used the Colorado boot what is your opinion on them leaking.

First pair was good. Wore the sole off first.

Second pair I bought in August this year and they never made it through September. The warranty was smooth but that doesn't solve soaking wet and freezing feet for a week.

Also the new model colorado had some serious QC issues and material was sized way different on the same pair (left shoe vs right).

I use this pair but not sure if they are going to be my next purchase.

 

[Luked]

First pair was good. Wore the sole off first.

Second pair I bought in August this year and they never made it through September. The warranty was smooth but that doesn't solve soaking wet and freezing feet for a week.

Also the new model colorado had some serious QC issues and material was sized way different on the same pair (left shoe vs right).

I use this pair but not sure if they are going to be my next purchase.

That is the thing that I am concerened about.
I want something a little different from my Lowas.
My brother got some Han Wags and really likes them and I really like the look of the Han Wag Makra Pro GTX
But like the look and what I see from the Crispi other than some of the issues I have heard about them leaking.
Makes me a tad leary of ordering Crispi.

 

[matthewmt]

Tibets are definitely a heavy boot. Have you looked at the crispi Nevada? It seems like a lighter option while keeping that leather/rand style which is a durable combination imo.

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[ShakeDown]

Mine leaked after 1/2 a season. Crispi told me to send them in, they tested and sent me a new pair.

 

[Untamed]

I own the original boots about 7 years old. Wore them out no leaks. Treated every year.

 

[Jellymon1]

I’ve had mine through 3 seasons and many hundereds of miles while hunting the rainforests of Washington and a LOT of rain. No leaks yet and they are wearing pretty well. I’m very impressed. The only negative I have is the toe box is pretty narrow and I should have gotten a half size bigger.

 

[COJoe]

I've had the original Crispi Colorado boots for a couple years, no leaks. I also bought and train with a used pair of Crispi Summit GTX 11 and purposely go out after a heavy snow storm and found no leaks yet either. The only time I remember of water intrusion was when I didn't have gaiters on after a heavy rain storm and walked through waist high wet grass so the water just ran down my light hiking pants and into my boots so it wasn't a boot failure. I hope their new products hold up as well as their older boots.

 

[Muleyforks]

I’ve had mine 3 years with no leaks. My favorite boots!!

 

[Loggerdude]

Dido have one pair just for elk season with sg gaiters never an issue

 

[Erict]

Brand new pair of Crispi Thor II GTX Uninsulated leaked on first 4 mile hike after barely dipping one boot in a shallow puddle. These are a non-leather/synthetic style with a Gore-Tex bootie. Filed a warranty claim, got RMS number and sent them in (I had to pay for the shipping). They have sent me 4 emails so far indicating that I have a shipment coming back from them but no details on whether they were replaced or what they found. I'll wait to see what arrives in the box but they had best cover MY shipping costs for their defect.

Yeah, they fit like a glove, but these boots have a lot of work to do before I'd consider another pair.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

With Crispis you either get a good pair or bad it seems. I’ve had 3 pairs of Thors that were perfect. I have a pair of Briksdals that I’m on my third warranty set. Good news is their warranty department hasn’t given me any issues. Just make sure to keep your original receipt.

I had a pair of Hanwag Makra that leaked immediately, they were zero help, told me to treat them or if I really wanted I could pay shipping to have them evaluate AND have to pay shipping to get them back to me. It’s been 3-4 years ago, maybe they are better now.

 

[isleofGough]

I've had both Kennetrek Hardscrabble and Crispi Nevada boots for a couple of years and treat them every six months with waterproofing cream. I hike a bit over 2000 miles yearly and alternate the boots, getting rid of moisture with a low heat boot warmer. Neither have leaked.