Schnee Kestrel

[Drewdog10]

Looking for new hiking boots and wondering if the schnee kestrels would be a good investment or if I should go with something else. Thanks

 

[xcutter]

I like mine. They have held up well. My only complaint is it took a while to break them in. Being a 1 flex stiffness they were harder to break in than my Timberline's. Great boot though. Sole holding up well. Still waterproof. Ankle support is not comparable to the Timberline's though.

 

[Hawkeye29]

I have a pair in size 9.5ee. I wanted to get a shorter height pair to go with my Beartooth’s but the Kestrels are quite a different feel from them. I don’t mind them but I would have gone with the Beartooth mid’s next time.

 

[cumminsbassguy]

They run true to width. So if you need a wide. Be sure to get a wide

 

[Drewdog10]

I have a pair in size 9.5ee. I wanted to get a shorter height pair to go with my Beartooth’s but the Kestrels are quite a different feel from them. I don’t mind them but I would have gone with the Beartooth mid’s next time.

Would you think it would be smarter to do beartooths?


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[skeptic]

Boots are weird. I love my Kennetrek Mountain Extremes, couldn't even wear the Hardscrabbles. Instant blisters.

I have worn almost every kind of Schnees boot there is. The Kestrel is the only one that works for me. All the other ones I have had some type of issue with. Heel slippage, leaky, etc. So far the Kestrels have been my go to, especially in warmer weather.

 

[Hawkeye29]

Would you think it would be smarter to do beartooths?


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Its totally up to what you are looking for, It's a preference thing for sure. Just depends on what you want. Neither boot is bad for me. The top lace hooks could be a 1/4" back in my opinion though.