Crispi Guide Pressure Point and insulation

[wiscohunter123]

Two questions here. I just got a pair of Crispi Guide 13 Regular and noticed i got the 200g pair vs the non insulated one from scheels. I was thinking about returning them to get the non insulated ones unless someone tells me it doesn't make to much of a difference. The bigger reason for wanting to return them is I have a pressure point on the bottom ball of my right foots pinky toe. I do not have this issue on the left foot. Would going to a size wide help or even going to a 12.5 to move the curve of the boot farther back? I also might look at new insoles, but i can still return them if thats the issue. let me know your experience.

 

[Red33]

I have both. I had the regular non-insulated for about 2 years before I got the insulated ones also. Honestly, I wish I hadn't dropped the coin for the insulated ones. They actually seem colder if I have any hike at all before I sit, and they are heavier and bulkier.

 

[Speaks]

While I bought the uninsulated ones 200g is really not much, I real years ago having a pair of Irish Setters with 200g that I used year round and didnt feel much different than the uninsulated pronghorns that I had at the same time. That said if they dont seem like they fit right I would send them back and get the uninsulated and see if that solves for the hot spot. I have Crispis with and without insulation and they dont fit exactly the same even in the same size. I went up a half or it might have even been a full between my uninsulated and my 800g ones.

 

[pluckem]

I had Kenetrek Mtn Extremes and had a similar issue with a hotspot on my right pinkie toe (left was ok). I tried the standard width and EE width in the Crispi Guides (200g). Both felt better in toe box width in the store and wearing them around the house for a few days. I errored on the side of caution and kept the EE width Guides. Glad I did and have been running them ever since.

 

[bpeay4]

In my opinion 200g insulated boots are pointless. To me it's not enough to help keep my feet warm when its cold and it's too much when it's moderately warm. I guess if you can afford 4-5 pairs of boots they could have their use but I think one pair of non insulated and one pair of 400 - 800 gram boots is sufficient.