Crispi Kenai vs Nevada uninsulated

[Leo45]

Besides the obvious, Full grain vs Nubuck leather. Does anyone have any first hand experience with the Crispi Kenai vs the Nevada? Looks like they have different midsoles and the Kenai does not have the crossbow frame. More comfortable? Less durable maybe? If I like the Nevada’s will I be happy with the Kenais?
Thanks in advance -Leo

 

[Leo45]

I’m kind of assuming the midsole on the Kenai is a downground from the Nevadas Crossbow frame and that why it’s cheaper??

 

[FLHunter87]

I am interested in the Kenais possibly as well. But looking at the Altitudes for my top 2. I think they are cheaper just because of the different support system.

 

[GPool1842]

Kenai is $10 more expensive on Black Ovis compared to Nevada (full price). I am sure you have seen the Kenai vs Nevada YouTube video put out by Black Ovis talking about the differences. The leather and the midsole are the main things they touched on, and both seemed to be referred to as upgrades.

I think I am at the end of the tread life on my Kenai and trying to buy another pair as soon as BO gets them back in stock for size 11.5. They have been excellent boots and the first pair of Crispi that work for me. Will settle on the Nevada if I have to within the next few weeks but really banking on them coming back in stock.

 

[Leo45]

Kenai is $10 more expensive on Black Ovis compared to Nevada (full price). I am sure you have seen the Kenai vs Nevada YouTube video put out by Black Ovis talking about the differences. The leather and the midsole are the main things they touched on, and both seemed to be referred to as upgrades.

I think I am at the end of the tread life on my Kenai and trying to buy another pair as soon as BO gets them back in stock for size 11.5. They have been excellent boots and the first pair of Crispi that work for me. Will settle on the Nevada if I have to within the next few weeks but really banking on them coming back in stock.

Thanks for the review on the Kenais.
I’m the the same boat, but like the Nevada's, would like to try the Kenais. They Out of stock in my size, I called black ovis and they estimated they’d have more Kenais in late august/early September. But no guarantees.
Like you, the backup plan would be to just get nevadas again

 

[GPool1842]

Thanks for the review on the Kenais.
I’m the the same boat, but like the Nevada's, would like to try the Kenais. They Out of stock in my size, I called black ovis and they estimated they’d have more Kenais in late august/early September. But no guarantees.
Like you, the backup plan would be to just get nevadas again

Thanks for the heads up on timing, I was planning to email them today. Good deal. With that, I will probably pull trigger on Nevadas and see how they stack up. They are similar enough, I am sure they are great regardless.

Let me know what you go with and good luck this fall!

 

[GPool1842]

Hey brother, I noticed that BO got some of the sizes back in stock. Check it out if you haven’t purchased the Nevadas yet..

 

[FLHunter87]

I received today and the fit is too big. Maybe just 1/2 size. I had a feeling they would be big and i should i have gotten 2 sizes when ordering. I've never had a boot truly run same size as my shoes. I guess another 2 weeks and I'll get my new pair here and hopefully they fit.

 

[Leo45]

Hey brother, I noticed that BO got some of the sizes back in stock. Check it out if you haven’t purchased the Nevadas yet..

Just ordered! Thank you

 

[GPool1842]

I received today and the fit is too big. Maybe just 1/2 size. I had a feeling they would be big and i should i have gotten 2 sizes when ordering. I've never had a boot truly run same size as my shoes. I guess another 2 weeks and I'll get my new pair here and hopefully they fit.

Boot sizing is tricky for sure. My family gives me shit for always ordering two or three of any kind of footwear!

I actually have to size up in these because I’m using sheepfeet insoles with double cushion.

 

[FLHunter87]

I got my new boots. They fit, but to tight and dig the tops of my feet. The 1/2 bigger was to big. Im returning them and getting a refund. Im going to look for boots around me. Bass pro or REI I guess. Im in FL so we really dont have Crispi or Kenetrek around here. Oh well. I'll find something sooner or later.