Crispi Hunter >>> Crispi Guide

[ThorM465]

Comparing the two right next to one another, albeit only within the house, I was shocked at how much more comfortable the taller hunter was compared to the guide. Hear me out.

My hunting buddy and I just ordered new Crispi boots for our first Elk hunt (WY) this fall. I ordered the Hunter and he ordered the guide. We wear the same size, so this presented an ideal situation for a direct comparison when there’s no place local where I could try them both on.

I over analyzed it comparing the pros and cons and selected the taller Hunter over the guide expecting that I would have a less comfortable boot. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Let me be clear that there was nothing wrong with the guides. They would have made a great boot had I not had the opportunity to compare it to the hunter. The guide fit like I had a 1” rigid band around my lower leg. The top would dig into my leg when it bent in a comfortable way if that makes sense. It wouldn’t have been a problem, but it was noticeable. The hunter fit like I had a high ankle sports wrap. The upper boot felt like it was integrated into my leg like some science fiction novel.

Has anyone else had this experience? Am I crazy? Should I expect something different in the field? Is it just a case of how it fit my leg length vs others? If I’m not crazy why are the hunters not more popular?

 

[Laelkhunter]

Love my Crispi boots. I had the Hunter, then bought the WildRock, which is basically the same boot as the Hunter, but not as tall. I sold the Hunters, and use the WildRock exclusively. I think the Guides are a little more stiff, so I didn't try them. I wanted comfort.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Love my Crispi boots. I had the Hunter, then bought the WildRock, which is basically the same boot as the Hunter, but not as tall. I sold the Hunters, and use the WildRock exclusively. I think the Guides are a little more stiff, so I didn't try them. I wanted comfort.

the hunter is stiffer than the guides. I believe the guides are a 3 and the hunters are 4.

The hunter is my favorite boot from crispi, the guides dididnt impress me too much.

 

[ThorM465]

the hunter is stiffer than the guides. I believe the guides are a 3 and the hunters are 4.

The hunter is my favorite boot from crispi, the guides dididnt impress me too much.

Stiffer, as in the sole? I thought the Hunter, Guide, and Nevada were all the same base boot with different heights?

 

[Laelkhunter]

On Crispiusa website, they describe the Guide and Wildrock as having a 3flex rating, and the Hunter as having the 4 flex rating (making it a little stiffer). I find the Wildrock more comfortable than the Hunter.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Stiffer, as in the sole? I thought the Hunter, Guide, and Nevada were all the same base boot with different heights?

I believe they are all based on the same shape/last but the hunter is just one level up in sole stiffness.

 

[DG75]

Comparing the two right next to one another, albeit only within the house, I was shocked at how much more comfortable the taller hunter was compared to the guide. Hear me out.

My hunting buddy and I just ordered new Crispi boots for our first Elk hunt (WY) this fall. I ordered the Hunter and he ordered the guide. We wear the same size, so this presented an ideal situation for a direct comparison when there’s no place local where I could try them both on.

I over analyzed it comparing the pros and cons and selected the taller Hunter over the guide expecting that I would have a less comfortable boot. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Let me be clear that there was nothing wrong with the guides. They would have made a great boot had I not had the opportunity to compare it to the hunter. The guide fit like I had a 1” rigid band around my lower leg. The top would dig into my leg when it bent in a comfortable way if that makes sense. It wouldn’t have been a problem, but it was noticeable. The hunter fit like I had a high ankle sports wrap. The upper boot felt like it was integrated into my leg like some science fiction novel.

Has anyone else had this experience? Am I crazy? Should I expect something different in the field? Is it just a case of how it fit my leg length vs others? If I’m not crazy why are the hunters not more popular?

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How was the difference in flex between the two? (Guide 3 and Hunter 4) Was it noticeable? Any other observations?Getting ready to order. Thanks

 

[ThorM465]

I didn't notice any difference but I only wore them around the house.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

You probably hound decide after you get real miles on them. Standing in front of the mirror like a chick trying on a dress won’t tell you anything.

 

[ThorM465]

You probably hound decide after you get real miles on them. Standing in front of the mirror like a chick trying on a dress won’t tell you anything.

Few of us can afford to go through multiple $400 pairs of boots to figure out which one is best for us. Sometimes you have to make decisions based on the limited data set that you can afford.