Need recs on boots that fit like Irish Setters

[ChrisAU]

So when I began my plan to for my first western hunt for 2nd rifle this year I hopped on here for boot recs. All I ever used for whitetail on flat land was pull on boots, and I spent years looking for ones I loved and settled into Irish Setters. So I get on here and Crispi seemed to be the most touted. I tried Nevada’s and Guide’s, and had the same issues with both pressuring the top of my foot when stepping. In a Hail Mary attempt I ordered a pile of Danners, Irish Setters, and a couple others I can’t remember through Amazon prime wardrobe.

Wouldn’t ya know the Irish Setters Ravine’s fit perfect. So then off I go, maybe put 15 miles on them in the short time before our hunt. Proceeded to put 35-40 miles on them in steep country I couldn’t have even imagined on my 2nd rifle CO elk hunt. Not a single blister or sore foot the whole time. Only time my feet got wet is when I got stupid crossing a deep creek. Perfect, right? Well, I slipped, a lot. The tread is not near aggressive enough IMO.

So from anyone who likes Irish Setters, what else do you like? I need a good wide boot with a wide toe box. Rules out Schnees from what I’ve gathered. Currently considering Kenetrek? Or should I leave well enough alone?

 

[timberlinehunter]

Take a look at the Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. I just picked up a pair the other day and love them. I have wide feet and I was able to get away with a regular width. They fit great and are very supportive.


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[ChrisAU]

Take a look at the Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. I just picked up a pair the other day and love them. I have wide feet and I was able to get away with a regular width. They fit great and are very supportive.


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Thats my #1 right now, thanks!

 

[timberlinehunter]

Not sure how soon you are looking at purchasing but Scheels has them on sale for $345 now. Its a heck of a deal on them.


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[N2TRKYS]

I have Kenetrek Mountain Extreme NI boots and love them. I have a wide foot, as well. Fwiw, Irish Setter and Danners fit my feet great, too.

 

[ChrisAU]

Not sure how soon you are looking at purchasing but Scheels has them on sale for $345 now. Its a heck of a deal on them.


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How do they not have wides! Dangit! Still thinking about trying the normal width, thanks!

 

[ChrisAU]

Just looked at my Ravines again and man, if they just had more tread. There’s less than 1/8”...

 

[Gatorgrizz27]

From looking at those boots, it’s worth trying the Salomon Quests. Mine did well this season and I never had any issues, whether climbing or packing an elk out. They aren’t stiff enough to be a real mountaineering boot but worked out for me.

 

[jmez]

Irish Setter boots should be able to be resoled. I would look into putting an aggressive Vibram sole on the ones that you have if they fit good.

 

[ChrisAU]

Alright, on a whim I ordered a couple pairs off mountain style boots off moosejaw that had extremely aggressive soles.

First, the La Sportiva Karakorum. I should note I ordered this one just to try, if it had fit perfect I'd have returned them and ordered the GTX style from Europe (not available in NA), though I had read reviews about them being narrow. This was true, though I liked the hug on the side of my feet, the toe box is just too narrow. It also had about 1/8" (guessing) of heel lift. Tried my irish setters on again and had no noticeable lift at all. Perhaps why I got no blisters at all on my trip? Back they go.

Other one I ordered was the Scarpa Grand Dru. I really like how they fit, except the heel lift is a bit more noticeable. I'd say between 1/8" and 3/16". I hurriedly tried a couple of lacing techniques that helped, I can play with them more later too.

My question being, is that too much to accept and try to make work? I always carry Leukotape with me, so I'll quickly cover any hot spots. They were very comfortable to be such a stiff boot. And the tread is just gnarly!

 

[ChrisAU]

We’ll just played with the lacing, couple of surgeon knots on the scarpas and they are good to go!

 

[Fridaythe13th]

I sent you a PM if you love the Red Wing boots

 

[Blacktail_Packer]

I sent you a PM if you love the Red Wing boots

Don’t want to hijack but, I’m boot searching also. Best work boots I’ve found are Redwings and I hunted in a pair of Irish setters the last 2 seasons. I’m planning a back country trip for 19 season either into the Sierras or near the Marbles and curious what’s your suggestion was?