Stiffest Mountain Boots Available?

[Western Hunter270]

What is the stiffest mountain boots a guy can buy these days? Last winter I got in a horse wreck and blew my foot and ankle all to hell. I've had 3 surgeries on it, including joint fusions, so as you can imagine I have hardly any mobility and am in almost constant pain because of it. The best investment I made before this past hunting season was a pair of Kenetrek everstep orthopedic boots, which helped tremendously allowing me to get around well enough to punch my bull tag and I wear them every single day now, but they're still just not as supportive as I would like. They allow too much movement in my ankle which becomes agonizing by the end of a long day even just at work. So I'm just wondering if there are any other options out there that are even stiffer. I would even consider a mountaineering type boot, I just really want as little ankle movement as possible in hopes of being able to get around the mountains a little better. Looking for any advice. Thanks

 

[Tod osier]

What is the stiffest mountain boots a guy can buy these days? Last winter I got in a horse wreck and blew my foot and ankle all to hell. I've had 3 surgeries on it, including joint fusions, so as you can imagine I have hardly any mobility and am in almost constant pain because of it. The best investment I made before this past hunting season was a pair of Kenetrek everstep orthopedic boots, which helped tremendously allowing me to get around well enough to punch my bull tag and I wear them every single day now, but they're still just not as supportive as I would like. They allow too much movement in my ankle which becomes agonizing by the end of a long day even just at work. So I'm just wondering if there are any other options out there that are even stiffer. I would even consider a mountaineering type boot, I just really want as little ankle movement as possible in hopes of being able to get around the mountains a little better. Looking for any advice. Thanks

If you aren't familiar look at plastic mountaineering boots. I'm not recommending, but they do exist and seem to fit your needs.

 

[Montana Slim]

INVERNO

Our workhorse plastic double boot for cold, high-altitude climbs, the Inverno combines a durable Pebax® shell that remains flexible even in bone-chilling temps, with our High Altitude Liner to provide expedition-worthy warmth. Ultra durable and warm High Altitude liner included Proven on...

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Could try something like this?

 

[LongWayAround]

If you're trying to immobilize the ankle, maybe try to Lowa Tibet Hi?

I previously tried the Lowa Alpine Expert and Vajolet, both felt ski boot stiff and I sent them back. Those might also be worth a look.

 

[tater]

I'm not a podiatrist, but i have some serious hardware in my left ankle so i get it.
Fit is critical for super stiff boots, as they don't really "break in". I have a narrow heel/mid fore foot and have found Scarpa (Mont Blanc/Grand Dru) and Salewa (Raven Combi) to work well.

You might also find a good PT that can show you how to properly tape your foot and ankle for support, and then boot shop.