Crispi vs Schnees

[LoneStar]

Alright guys I’m going on a north slope caribou hunt in august and I’m looking for some heavier duty boots for trekking across the tundra. I was planning on buying the crispi guide gtx, but saw that Schnee was having a sale and I can get the beartooth for about 150 bucks cheaper right now. Anyway I was hoping to hear feedback about each boot, thanks

I just got back from a bear hunt wearing the Schnee's Beartooth and they performed great. Mine were uninsulated, but I never got cold feet walking through many snow drifts. I've actually had them a couple of months and wore them twice on short 5 and 8 mile hikes. The first time I wore them I was a little concerned about the comfort. I am used to wearing boots with a 6" or 8" upper, but these have a 9" upper. I had a hard time getting them comfortable around my calves, but once I figured it out they were great. I developed a small blister on the first hike, but I had a small fold in my sock that caused the blister. I put on ~25 miles this weekend without any issues. They are stiff enough for the mountains and seem like they will be a quality pair of boots. I am looking forward to elk season and putting them through some western Oregon rain this fall/winter. I've worn Danner's, Lowa's, Kennetrek's, and L&S in various configurations and the Beartooth's are just as comfortable and supportive as any of them. I've tried Crispi's, Meindl's, LaSportiva, and Solomon, but these just didn't work for me.

With the sale I wouldn't pass on the Schnee's Beartooth!

 

[LCoult]

I just got back from a bear hunt wearing the Schnee's Beartooth and they performed great. Mine were uninsulated, but I never got cold feet walking through many snow drifts. I've actually had them a couple of months and wore them twice on short 5 and 8 mile hikes. The first time I wore them I was a little concerned about the comfort. I am used to wearing boots with a 6" or 8" upper, but these have a 9" upper. I had a hard time getting them comfortable around my calves, but once I figured it out they were great. I developed a small blister on the first hike, but I had a small fold in my sock that caused the blister. I put on ~25 miles this weekend without any issues. They are stiff enough for the mountains and seem like they will be a quality pair of boots. I am looking forward to elk season and putting them through some western Oregon rain this fall/winter. I've worn Danner's, Lowa's, Kennetrek's, and L&S in various configurations and the Beartooth's are just as comfortable and supportive as any of them. I've tried Crispi's, Meindl's, LaSportiva, and Solomon, but these just didn't work for me.

With the sale I wouldn't pass on the Schnee's Beartooth!

Awesome man glad to hear that you liked them! did they keep moisture out walking through the snow? Also did you go true to size

 

[LoneStar]

Awesome man glad to hear that you liked them! did they keep moisture out walking through the snow? Also did you go true to size

No moisture, but truthfully not a lot of snow so not a true test. They are true to size for me.

 

[LCoult]

I talked to Matt from schnees today and he was super helpful and informative! I think I am going to try out a pair of Bear tooth 200g

 

[bigmike23]

Perhaps I can chime in. I had my fair share of both.

So far I've tried from Crispi: The Hunters, Briksdal SF, Briksdal Pro SF, Idaho 2s, Wild Rocks 800.
From Schnees: The Timberlines, Granites, Granite Pros.
My Timberlines are my favorite boots I've ever owned. There isnt much like it on the market. It's still a full height boot, with rock solid ankle support, yet is flexible. Almost all boots that are flexible are also shorter, which doesn't work for me as I hunt alot a wet stuff.
The only issue with every Schnee timberline I've owned, is the laces closest to your toes will dig into the top of your foot for the first 10-15 miles. Always. But it always goes away after breakin.
I did not like either the Granites or Granite Pros from Schnees. The pros ran really narrow, and I thought the lacing system stunk.
From Crispi, I currently own the Wild Rocks and Brisksdal Pro SF. Imo, absolutely no boot is perfect out of the box. All benefit hugely from break in, but Crispis are closest to broke in out of the box than any other boot I've worn.
I did not like the Idaho 2s. Not a fan of synthetic in general, and the Idahos have a cavernous toe box. Some may like that, but I find it disconcerting.
I did not like the hunters as I had a tremendous amount of heel slip out of the box. It may have gotten better in time but I couldn't even come close to cranking my ankle down with the lacing system.
The new for 2023 Pro SFs are amazing. Even out of the box, they fit perfect and had zero heel slip. Despite being a flex 5, Crispi put a tiny amount of flex exactly where your toes would flex, so they're very comfortable to walk in. The asymmetrical lacing style really lets you dial in where you want the pressure, and if you want a wide or tight technical toe box.
I've seen no difference in durability between the brands. They both will last a long long time.
And I've received great customer service from both, especially Schnees.
The price of Schnees right now is killer. I know I don't need another pair for as long as I live and I'm still eyeing up the Beartooth classics...
Schnees is dropping a new Mtn Boot 6-1 so stay tuned

 

[MT_Wyatt]

New Missions looks like, $450. Hopefully they are better than the V1 attempt, which was bulky, and didn't fit like their other mountain boots, and didn't tighten down well on my smaller/skinnier foot. More leather is welcome, and it looks like the synthetic portions are a better fabric, with better hardware.

https://schnees.com/mission-mens/

Flex 2 (out of max of 4 on their scale), 7" height, 3.5lb/pair. These looks fairly comparable to the Crispi Briksdal Mtn, which is a 3 of 5 on flex scale, but listed with 9" height, similar weight I think.

 

[bigmike23]

New Missions looks like, $450. Hopefully they are better than the V1 attempt, which was bulky, and didn't fit like their other mountain boots, and didn't tighten down well on my smaller/skinnier foot. More leather is welcome, and it looks like the synthetic portions are a better fabric, with better hardware.

https://schnees.com/mission-mens/

Flex 2 (out of max of 4 on their scale), 7" height, 3.5lb/pair. These looks fairly comparable to the Crispi Briksdal Mtn, which is a 3 of 5 on flex scale, but listed with 9" height, similar weight I think.

Looks good on everything except the hardware. Looks like the same that's found on their granite line, which I don't like. The new hardware they're using on their Beartooths is fabulous. Arguably the best I've ever used.

 

[Highhuntin]

I ordered kenetrek and crispi mtn guide, I was set on the crispi untill I ordered and tried the schnee beartooth, they just fit perfect the first time I put them on, 2 seasons so far and they have been great!! You have to pic what fits you.

 

[DuckDogDr]

Fit is everything. The only way to know is try them out, what works for me does'nt matter. I have not tried either of those boots. I just bought Lowa's based on trying them on and walking around four times at four different places. The last place was a specialist store that has a podiatrist and advanced scanners etc. to help people with orthotics and corrective shoes. They have a repair /alteration shop on site. Had my foot sized on a scanner that measured volume, my arches, width. Ended up in a wide sz 10. Before the scan I was prepared to buy a 9.5. I wore them in my house for a few days and have now decided they fit great. Went on my walk with a weighted pack last night and confirmed. Most of my other boots are 9.5 . The Zamberlans these replaced are just slightly shorter as in 1/4'' to 3/8 ''extra length compared to 1/2''.

Man you’re lucky to have that so close to you. What town are you in

 

[jboy047]

Perhaps I can chime in. I had my fair share of both. View attachment 559159
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So far I've tried from Crispi: The Hunters, Briksdal SF, Briksdal Pro SF, Idaho 2s, Wild Rocks 800.
From Schnees: The Timberlines, Granites, Granite Pros.
My Timberlines are my favorite boots I've ever owned. There isnt much like it on the market. It's still a full height boot, with rock solid ankle support, yet is flexible. Almost all boots that are flexible are also shorter, which doesn't work for me as I hunt alot a wet stuff.
The only issue with every Schnee timberline I've owned, is the laces closest to your toes will dig into the top of your foot for the first 10-15 miles. Always. But it always goes away after breakin.
I did not like either the Granites or Granite Pros from Schnees. The pros ran really narrow, and I thought the lacing system stunk.
From Crispi, I currently own the Wild Rocks and Brisksdal Pro SF. Imo, absolutely no boot is perfect out of the box. All benefit hugely from break in, but Crispis are closest to broke in out of the box than any other boot I've worn.
I did not like the Idaho 2s. Not a fan of synthetic in general, and the Idahos have a cavernous toe box. Some may like that, but I find it disconcerting.
I did not like the hunters as I had a tremendous amount of heel slip out of the box. It may have gotten better in time but I couldn't even come close to cranking my ankle down with the lacing system.
The new for 2023 Pro SFs are amazing. Even out of the box, they fit perfect and had zero heel slip. Despite being a flex 5, Crispi put a tiny amount of flex exactly where your toes would flex, so they're very comfortable to walk in. The asymmetrical lacing style really lets you dial in where you want the pressure, and if you want a wide or tight technical toe box.
I've seen no difference in durability between the brands. They both will last a long long time.
And I've received great customer service from both, especially Schnees.
The price of Schnees right now is killer. I know I don't need another pair for as long as I live and I'm still eyeing up the Beartooth classics...
Schnees is dropping a new Mtn Boot 6-1 so stay tuned

Great comparison. I've got the Crispi Nevada's right now and like them so far but may try Schnee's Timberlines out, especially since I'm in Montana

 

[rojocop]

Crispi’s are amazing. I got a pair of their duty boots for work and will be using them for more overtime to buy a pair before fall.

I have a few buddies to turn me on to them and they are 100% worth it if you can swing the price. I liked my Zamberlans but they fell apart pretty quickly in my opinion.

 

[TNKnoxville]

I really like my Beartooths and Timberlines. Used the Beartooth on my elk hunt, snow, cold, no issues! Use my Timberlines for hiking and work. Had issues with the material in the toe box forming a crease. Contacted Schnees and had 2 new pair of boots in a week or so. So far no issues.

I put a set of Superfeet adapt hike max in the boots, wow what a difference.

 

[Grassymike]

Man you’re lucky to have that so close to you. What town are you in

I live in Alberta. The store is called Shoe solutions in Lethbridge.

 

[bow_dozer]

I live in SW MT, know the guys at Schnees well. They are awesome to do business with. I have about every pair of boots they make. I will wear the granites2 for the steep days or late season. My beartooths are uninsulated so those are more my spring/early fall boot.
As mentioned if you are putting on a pile of miles, the timberlines are fantastic. I want to reach for these boots first every time.

 

[waldo9190]

I'm currently tossing up either the Timberlines or the Beartooths, size 7.5. In regards to stiffness, I'm curious how the Beartooths compare to the HS hiker from Kenetrek? That is a 4 on the Gohunt scale, so would the Beartooth be somewhere in the 3 range hypothetically? It seems like the consensus is that the Beartooth is a little less stiff than the Kenetreks. I have a pair of Zamberlan 1014s that are my everyday boot, but are a half size too big (didn't know better) and they tear my feet up in the mountains. These are a 3 on the Gohunt scale and I really like the amount of flex/support.

 

[bigmike23]

I'm currently tossing up either the Timberlines or the Beartooths, size 7.5. In regards to stiffness, I'm curious how the Beartooths compare to the HS hiker from Kenetrek? That is a 4 on the Gohunt scale, so would the Beartooth be somewhere in the 3 range hypothetically? It seems like the consensus is that the Beartooth is a little less stiff than the Kenetreks. I have a pair of Zamberlan 1014s that are my everyday boot, but are a half size too big (didn't know better) and they tear my feet up in the mountains. These are a 3 on the Gohunt scale and I really like the amount of flex/support.

I'm say the Beartooth is a 3 flex on the Crispi scale. They're definitely more flexible than Kenetreks no doubt

 

[bow_dozer]

I'm currently tossing up either the Timberlines or the Beartooths, size 7.5. In regards to stiffness, I'm curious how the Beartooths compare to the HS hiker from Kenetrek? That is a 4 on the Gohunt scale, so would the Beartooth be somewhere in the 3 range hypothetically? It seems like the consensus is that the Beartooth is a little less stiff than the Kenetreks. I have a pair of Zamberlan 1014s that are my everyday boot, but are a half size too big (didn't know better) and they tear my feet up in the mountains. These are a 3 on the Gohunt scale and I really like the amount of flex/support.

If you're going to be in the mountains i would opt for the bearthooths vs the timberlines. I prefer a stiffer boot though.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I would echo (beartooths over timberlines) for mountains. BUT I love timberlines for archery, easier to be quiet for sure. I love synthetic/light mountain boots, but have found the more robust schnees platform has my feet feeling much better at the end of a backpack hunt.

 

[Quandary]

I have Crispi's they are great. But I don't think they will be making the trip when I head to Alaska for a Caribou hunt. We are heading down a river from Umiat for a couple of hours. Then hunting from a base camp there. Foot wear of choice is Orvis Pro Wading Boots or Simms G4s with Chota Tundra Hippies. As it turns out this is the combo the guides go with. Both boots are stout hikers capable of dealing with all the water in the tundra in combination with the Hippies.

 

[ozyclint]

Perhaps I can chime in. I had my fair share of both. View attachment 559159
View attachment 559162
So far I've tried from Crispi: The Hunters, Briksdal SF, Briksdal Pro SF, Idaho 2s, Wild Rocks 800.
From Schnees: The Timberlines, Granites, Granite Pros.
My Timberlines are my favorite boots I've ever owned. There isnt much like it on the market. It's still a full height boot, with rock solid ankle support, yet is flexible. Almost all boots that are flexible are also shorter, which doesn't work for me as I hunt alot a wet stuff.
The only issue with every Schnee timberline I've owned, is the laces closest to your toes will dig into the top of your foot for the first 10-15 miles. Always. But it always goes away after breakin.
I did not like either the Granites or Granite Pros from Schnees. The pros ran really narrow, and I thought the lacing system stunk.
From Crispi, I currently own the Wild Rocks and Brisksdal Pro SF. Imo, absolutely no boot is perfect out of the box. All benefit hugely from break in, but Crispis are closest to broke in out of the box than any other boot I've worn.
I did not like the Idaho 2s. Not a fan of synthetic in general, and the Idahos have a cavernous toe box. Some may like that, but I find it disconcerting.
I did not like the hunters as I had a tremendous amount of heel slip out of the box. It may have gotten better in time but I couldn't even come close to cranking my ankle down with the lacing system.
The new for 2023 Pro SFs are amazing. Even out of the box, they fit perfect and had zero heel slip. Despite being a flex 5, Crispi put a tiny amount of flex exactly where your toes would flex, so they're very comfortable to walk in. The asymmetrical lacing style really lets you dial in where you want the pressure, and if you want a wide or tight technical toe box.
I've seen no difference in durability between the brands. They both will last a long long time.
And I've received great customer service from both, especially Schnees.
The price of Schnees right now is killer. I know I don't need another pair for as long as I live and I'm still eyeing up the Beartooth classics...
Schnees is dropping a new Mtn Boot 6-1 so stay tuned

What did you not like about the Granite Pro lacing?

The pro's appeal to me for several reasons