Schnees Beartooth vs. Granite - PA Whitetail

[bigbahksdude]

New here, appreciate any input anyone has.

I hunt up in the Allegheny Plateau Region for whitetail from early season to late, hiking anywhere from a mile to several miles to get deep into the backcountry. Sometimes I'm still-hunting with a rifle, other times I'm sitting in a tree stand or saddle with a bow for hours on end. It ranges from 60F to right around 0F. Often times I'm side hilling deer and elk trails at 40-45 degree slopes.

So what do people think? Are Granites overkill for the situation? Would Beartooths be better for this application? Full disclaimer, I own a pair of Granites. Last season went pretty well with them, I just can't shake this idea that they're a little too much for what I'm doing (a little on the stiff side). I'm trying to decide whether I can get away with some Beartooths and sell the Granites.

 

[camping1601]

Beartooth IMO as a PA mountain hunter. I prefer a boot with some under foot feel to it for PA. With that said I wear a stiff boot due to having arthritis in my toe.

 

[TNKnoxville]

Just got a pair of the Beartooth for east TN and CO mountain hunting. I wear a 13 M and they fit perfect. Been wearing them around the house and walking in the woods. No long hikes yet. Very comfortable, good ankle support and so far the insoles are okay. Toe box is good and I don't think they are too narrow. I had foot surgery at the beginning of the year and was worried. No issue. One note the clip on the upper tongue is worthless!

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I hunt WV a lot and I think Beartooths are overkill...Timberlines are perfect IMO for just about anything on the east coast. Just broke 200mile mark on mine and they still in great condition. I have Beartooths as well I just use then out west.

 

[Vrybusy]

Beartooth's should be fine. When/if you feel your feet getting cold in a long stand sit, take a pair of Arctic Shield covers and put them on. If it's extremely cold, throw a disposable hand warmer in the Arctic Shields and your feet will be very warm. This allows you to hike in and out without any uneccessary weight . Also helps reduce foot sweat that can occur when wearing a heavier boot while packing in/out longer distances.