Crispi Colorado for Rifle season in Colorado

[muzzyman88]

So I have the good fortune of having a boot shop close to me that sells Crispi boots. I was in the other day trying on boots and fell in love with the Colorado. I will going on my first hunt this fall for elk in Colorado on a second season rifle tag. A family member who I'm going with, has hunted the same areas for 30 years and he indicated the stiff good boots are a must because of some of the steep terrain we will most likely be in and out of all day.

I have no idea on insulation, etc but I really like the Colorados. Would they be a good enough boot for that time of year or should I really go with something insulated like the Nevada, which I also liked.

 

[WI in the west]

ive used my uninsulated crispie summits in October without issue, id guess as low as 15 degrees in the mornings but it would warm up into the mid30's-40's at least everyday. but so far never thought anything more then some wool socks. I used them coyote hunting in the snow a lot to and with gators on it was perfect but keep in mind that's a lot of walking. hope that kind of helps

 

[RussDXT]

I run them during that time of year in colorado. You’ll be fine.


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[prm]

I’ve used them in 1st rifle. Solid boot choice.

 

[muzzyman88]

Thanks everyone. That does help. Talking to my cousin that I'm going with, he said we'll be hiking in long distances and spending a good portion of the day walking and glassing with early morning and evening being the only times we would be sitting for long. My feet usually run fairly warm, but I was concerned about snow and cold that time of year not having the boot to deal with it. I do plan on getting gaiters as well.

I actually just bought the boots this weekend and did a mini hike by the house in them. I have an incredibly steep mountain (by PA standards) across from my house and did a quick hike about half way. I can already see how the stiffness of these will shine in that kind of terrain. Now to find some inserts.

 

[Amos1693]

I have found thAt the trick is extra socks. As soon as you’re done hiking. Air your boots out and change your socks. Moisture is your worst nightmare

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Can't help with the specific boot, but I don't ever wear insulated boots at all because my feet sweat and then they freeze harder than they ever would with uninsulated boots.