Lowa Ranger, Camino, Tibet

[mdfanatic1980]

I'm needing some help deciding between these boots. I have a pair of insulated boots and have recently worn out my Lowa boots (Ranger). I like a light boot that I can move in. I don't back pack in for multiple day trips. Typically day hunt and then if I get lucky, I'm packing out an animal. This year in particular - I have a late October hunt in southern Nevada. Thoughts on boot choice?

 

[ElkArcher918]

Check out the Crispi Colorado. Ran these during 2019 Sept. archery elk and was very happy with them. Light but with plenty of ankle support. Had the Lowa Tibets in 2018, good sturdy boots with lots of ankle support but too heavy for my liking (I kept them as backups).

 

[Lionhound1975]

I have had 2 pairs of Tibets and 1 pair of Caminos. The Tibets are great boots but a little stiff and heavy if you are not carrying heavy weight or on steep rocky trails. I didn't care much for the Caminos. If you want to stick with Lowa I would try to get some Lowa Trekkers. They are leather lined which for southern Nevada I don't think you will miss the Gore-tex and are very comfortable boots. I switched to Hanwag boots since they seem to fit me a little better than the Lowas did.

 

[EJFS]

I like the Camino's quite a bit for a heavy duty boot. I prefer to go lighter/more breathable though if it's warm enough. They took a good 50 miles to really break in.

 

[GotDraw?]

I own Tibets and Caminos- both good boots. Tibets are on the heavy side.

Suggest you take a very, very serious look at Crispi Colorados.

JL

 

[Jahvette20]

I love my caminos but no experience with the others

 

[LaHunter]

The Lowa Rangers are very different than the Caminos and Tibets.
I have 2 pairs of Rangers that I really like for everyday wear. I used them one summer for training hikes and they did fine, too. I would not want to use them for a back country hunt with rocky / steep terrain. The sole is pretty flexible with very little foot support for aggressive terrain.
The Caminos are a little tight in the toe box area for me. If they fit your feet, they are good quality boots and are 'between' the Rangers and Tibets in stiffness, support, & weight.
I have the Tibets and these have worked great for me. I like the support and stiff sole in steep / rocky terrain.
Take a look at the Lowa Ticam II boots if the Tibets fit your feet. These fit pretty much identical to the Tibets, but aren't as 'blocky' in the toe area. These may be starting to be my favorite boots. I am a little more sure footed with the Ticam II vs the Tibets.

I have a buddy that used the Crispi Colorado boots this past year and he was really happy with them, but I have no experience with Crispi boots. They do seem lighter than the Tibets and Ticam II boots though.

Good Luck

 

[EJFS]

I will second what LaHunter says about the Camino's having a tight toe box. Even the Wide's are not as wide as I'd like (I like an extra roomy toe box like Altra though). I tend towards light and flexible shoes and feel that ankle strength and balance is much more important than stability from your boots. I can't imagine ever wanting something stiffer than the Camino.

 

[Jimss]

I have experience with Vantage, Caminos, Ranger, and Tibets. I listed them in order of light to heavy. The heavier ones are generally stiffer. My favorite of the 3 for comfort and lightweight are the Vantage. The only problem with the Vantage is they likely won't last as long as the all leather boots. Caminos are a happy medium and pretty good boots and should outlast the Vantage....but are a tad heavier and stiffer.

The only time I wear the TIbets is when I'm hunting deep snow. I don't like heavier stiff boots but the TIbets are super comfortable. It's a lot tougher stalking quietly in heavier-stiff soled boots. I really don't need the support of taller boots. Lowa often offer wider sizes.

I just bought a pair of Crispi Wyos and Dakotas. I really like both of them. I tried on the Nevadas and boy are they comfortable but expensive. Crispi makes excellent boots and has a great following. I also like the fact that they have fairly wide boots for my particular feet.

I never have seen the need for insulated boots.....even working all winter long outside in Colorado. My preference is to buy 1 size larger boots and adding thicker, padded insoles. Thin socks in warm temps and cinching down the laces. Let the laces out with thicker socks when cold.

 

[sneaky]

I'm needing some help deciding between these boots. I have a pair of insulated boots and have recently worn out my Lowa boots (Ranger). I like a light boot that I can move in. I don't back pack in for multiple day trips. Typically day hunt and then if I get lucky, I'm packing out an animal. This year in particular - I have a late October hunt in southern Nevada. Thoughts on boot choice?

What size do you wear?

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