Schnees boots

[Jdeck09]

Love my beartooths. They proved to be a good boot for just about everything. I need a wide boot for some foot issues and they worked great.

 

[TheArdentOutdoorsman]

I can say my beartooths were stiff and took many miles to break in. They offer tremendous ankle support and shine on steep sidehilling. I've had mine 5 years, many many miles in rough terrain and they are still 100% waterproof which is a non negotiable with my boots. Its truly amazing at how little wear they show considering what I've put them through. Very satisfied Schnees user.

 

[Untamed]

I ran the Timberline V2 for a couple seasons switched the insole to super feet hike and they were excellent. Taller boot at 9 inches but lightweight. I would choose the Timberline over most Crispi models because it has a wider toe box.

 

[MTBackroads]

Beartooths were the first boots that really fit my feet well, on my 4th pair now.

They are waterproof for about 3-4 seasons, so I get a new pair when they start leaking a bit and use the old ones for upland and early season dry weather.

Great boots

 

[BuckSmasher]

Warms my heart to see all the good beartooth reveiws! I got mine last summer and they have one season on them so far and very satisfied. These are the first 'premium' boot I have ever had and the stiffest and heaviest. They do seem more pliable than they were before the season. I stepped up from a hiking boot to give my foot a more firm footbed on steep climbs, and to just get a more robust boot. I do miss the lightweight of a hiker but love the taller waterproof capability and the increased toe comfort on a steep climb.

 

[JasonM]

Are the beartooths worthy for northern sheep (Dall/stone) and mountain goat hunts say BC/yukon? Or do you step up to the granites?

 

[jake_cameron]

What is everyone experience with Schnees boots? Good, bad, ugly…

Looking at the Granite or Granite Pro

Hi,
Just tried some schnees granite pro and they were not for me. After 1 hike all off trail in steep rough terrain I’m trying to sell them. I was looking for a stiff boot and compared to what I was used to these weren’t. The construction, lacing system, lightness and everything of the boat was impressive but the upper support was too weak for my ankles when on side hills. This was a personal fit and also desire of what to expect from the boot. But I also was very aware of the pressure on the ankle when side hilling. If I would have had a heavy load it would have been escalated to type 2 maybe even type 3 fun. My buddy wore his schnees, different boot on the same hike and no problems. It’s always personal fit and need.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Hi,
Just tried some schnees granite pro and they were not for me. After 1 hike all off trail in steep rough terrain I’m trying to sell them. I was looking for a stiff boot and compared to what I was used to these weren’t. The construction, lacing system, lightness and everything of the boat was impressive but the upper support was too weak for my ankles when on side hills. This was a personal fit and also desire of what to expect from the boot. But I also was very aware of the pressure on the ankle when side hilling. If I would have had a heavy load it would have been escalated to type 2 maybe even type 3 fun. My buddy wore his schnees, different boot on the same hike and no problems. It’s always personal fit and need.

Message Schnees. They exchanged a pair I wore on several hunts/hikes.

 

[realunlucky]

Are the beartooths worthy for northern sheep (Dall/stone) and mountain goat hunts say BC/yukon? Or do you step up to the granites?

The granites have a stiffer shank and most would prefer that in extreme country.

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[TreeDux]

I’ve never owned a pair of their boots and am not at all surprised at how many people like and even love them. I personally watched a hunting buddy go through two pairs in two hunts-not seasons-hunts. Both pairs got his feet wet after walking in snow for a day. Same thing happened twice. I can’t tell you exactly what boot he bought from them but I can tell you he hunted many days and miles with wet feet in two separate trips and kept the complaints to a minimum. Overall probably one of the best boots available but seeing that will likely prevent me from ever buying a pair.

 

[JasonM]

Hi,
Just tried some schnees granite pro and they were not for me. After 1 hike all off trail in steep rough terrain I’m trying to sell them. I was looking for a stiff boot and compared to what I was used to these weren’t. The construction, lacing system, lightness and everything of the boat was impressive but the upper support was too weak for my ankles when on side hills. This was a personal fit and also desire of what to expect from the boot. But I also was very aware of the pressure on the ankle when side hilling. If I would have had a heavy load it would have been escalated to type 2 maybe even type 3 fun. My buddy wore his schnees, different boot on the same hike and no problems. It’s always personal fit and need.

What size?

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I’ve never owned a pair of their boots and am not at all surprised at how many people like and even love them. I personally watched a hunting buddy go through two pairs in two hunts-not seasons-hunts. Both pairs got his feet wet after walking in snow for a day. Same thing happened twice. I can’t tell you exactly what boot he bought from them but I can tell you he hunted many days and miles with wet feet in two separate trips and kept the complaints to a minimum. Overall probably one of the best boots available but seeing that will likely prevent me from ever buying a pair.

Did he nixwax them?

 

[TreeDux]

Did he nixwax them?

I have no idea. Is that necessary for them to be waterproof right out of the box?

 

[JasonM]

I have no idea. Is that necessary for them to be waterproof right out of the box?

I don’t if it’s necessary but I wax them before first use (I mostly use lowa)

 

[TreeDux]

I don’t if it’s necessary but I wax them before first use (I mostly use lowa)

Gotcha. Again I’m not sure if he waxed them or not. I understand the benefits a good coat of wax can provide but really don’t believe the lack thereof would justify what I saw him dealing with. I’d like to have a “good “ pair of mountain hunting boots but for almost 20 years now my go to has been Cabela’s Iron Ridge. They’re probably up to around $150 now. They are heavy as hell and almost as ugly, but have never let me down.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I have no idea. Is that necessary for them to be waterproof right out of the box?

They should be, but I treat any leather product that I want to be waterproof/water resistant immediately after confirming fit.

I condition, let dry for a few days, then nixwax.

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