Sweet Looking Boot! Elk Look Out!

[ElkNut1]

Anyone test drive the New U/A Infil Ops 10" boot? I looked at them the other day, tried them on & they felt great, super light weight with a stiffer toe box for some serious terrain if needed. The grippers on the bottom will be awesome! I believe they will replace my Kenetreks & Crispis. Can't wait to own a pair!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[AGPank]

Here’s a link.
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-ua-infil-ops-goretex-tactical-boots/pid1287948?
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-ua-infil-ops-goretex-tactical-boots/pcid1287948-900



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[ElkNut1]

Thanks for the link!

Does anyone own these?

ElkNut/Paul

 

[slowelk]

It seems UA has improved their footwear since I last owned a pair in 2013, but I can't imagine a boot from them comparing to something as notably sturdy and long-lived as Kenetrek and Crispi.

What makes you think this boot would replace either of the others?

 

[couesbitten]

Interesting looking boot, looks comfortable. I'll be curious to read reviews from users.

 

[ElkNut1]

I hunt a lot of steep rough country so need a fairly stiff toe boot but also want enough flexibility in the boot to move & conform to objects as well as stick to wet surfaces like rocks when crossing creeks & smaller streams. The tread on these appears it will do these things well & shave off nearly 10 oz. off my lightest boot which is the Kenetrek 10" Extreme. I also have the 11" Crispi HTG GTX boots, Lowa GTX 10" boots, Lowa Renegade 7"-8", Kenetrek hardscrabble 8", Asolo 8", & a couple other less named boots.

After trying on these U/A Ifil Ops 10" & walking around in them I could tell they had the needed support for rugged elk hunts as well as meat carrying capabilities in steep sidehill country. I will definitely be owning these & wearing them for my archery elk Sept. hunts. I've tried the Salomon 4D boots & they're too soft in the toe & more tennis shoe like for my taste & use, these U/A ones are much more like a boot minus all the weight, I'm excited!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[couesbitten]

Hey Paul, I noticed that the specs on the UA boots listed them at 19.1 oz, I'm assuming that is per boot. I'll be receiving a pair of Salomon X Alp Mid LTR GTX boots tomorrow, which are supposed to be very similar to the 4D boot, but more rigid, like a mountaineering boot and still pretty light at a listed 570 grams (20.1 oz). I'm anxious to get them and try them out.

 

[ElkNut1]

Sounds like you have a very nice boot coming in the Salomon X Alp Mid LTR GTX. I'd love to hear your thoughts on them when they arrive!

When elk hunting I generally will not hunt with a boot that isn't a minimum 9" tall, 10" or more is better for myself since I broke my left ankle nearly 15 years ago. It plays havoc with me on steep sidehills with just a standard pack, when quarters are added my ankle really feels the pressure. I need the taller support for my ankle. The Kenetrek & Crispi's have been awesome for these ventures no matter distance, terrain or type of country but if I can receive similar support from a lighter but still stiff enough boot heck I'm all for it! (grin)

My Kenetreks weigh 30oz apiece-- I'm a size 8. These U/A boots are like you say in the 19-20 oz range for my size at 10" height. When I tried them on I was impressed right off the get go, Sept elk hunts will be the real test for sure but they felt solid enough to go for them. I have 3-4 different elk hunts for this year so they will be tested! Let me know about your boots, thanks!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[couesbitten]

The Salomon X Alp MTN GTX is the taller version of this boot, but looks as though it may have been discontinued.

 

[slick trick]

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[ElkNut1]

Ahh, bummer if discontinued, I'd like to have seen them especially if close to the 10" height. You must have gotten one of the last pairs? Any photos? Thanks!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[Lawnboi]

I can’t comment on that exact boot but Iv used under armor duty boots. They are light and comfy at first but fall apart quick, really quick

I personally wouldn’t put any stock into a UA boot again

 

[ElkNut1]

Thanks, I had the Speedfreaks & lasted about 3 years with nearly everyday use accept for hunting, they were ok.

I have a good friend that loves Salomon's 4D GTX I believe, he goes through a pair a year. A lot depends on use & how heavy you are, us lighter guys don't seem to be nearly as hard on our gear.

ElkNut/Paul

 

[quent]

It is indeed an interesting looking boot. I refuse to support UA but I would be interested in hearing a review about them in the future if you get them. I have a friend that hunts all over the west and rocks UA boots, but from my understanding he doesn't hunt high and rockier elevations as that's where I find most of my elk, so I don't think puts his UA boots through as much hell as I do. They appear to be similar to Oakley and Nike boots (the military boots). Keep us informed on these elknut, as I'm pretty intrigued about how these boots hold up in rougher terrain.

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[ElkNut1]

Thanks for the feedback! I sure hope they hold up or I'll be taking them back! (grin)

Does anyone know of a comparable lightweight 10" boot that is not tennis shoe like, it needs a bit of stiffness to negotiate rougher terrain? Thanks!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[quent]

Thanks for the feedback! I sure hope they hold up or I'll be taking them back! (grin)

Does anyone know of a comparable lightweight 10" boot that is not tennis shoe like, it needs a bit of stiffness to negotiate rougher terrain? Thanks!

ElkNut/Paul

Only thing I can think of are asolo. They have a few boots that are stiff and light due to the lack of leather. Salomon makes some light weight boots. Nothing I can name though.

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[ElkNut1]

No problem, thanks for looking into it!

I watched a couple of youtube vids on the U/A Infils & man they look awesome, I just may pull the trigger on them!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[quent]

I just watched a video on the UA infils... doesn't seem like much of boot... especially in high country. Don't be to zealous testing suckers out, man!

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[ElkNut1]

Ha Ha. Really, they looked pretty good to me! I'm sure I watched the same vid & they look like they'd be between a Salomon & a Kenetrek boot in 10" high. They have a lot stiffer sole/shank over the Salomon but not the Kenetreks.

What did you see that I may be over looking that says otherwise? Thanks!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[quent]

The sole seems solid honestly. It's just the upper. That neoprene like material, to me, looks like it wouldn't provide much support for ankles. I saw the boot guys review (for reference) I'm going to swing by sportmans and see if they have them to check out. They might be a solid boot but they look like a pair of nikes lol

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