Synthetic boot for the tundra?

[thillman]

Ive been rocking the Asolo neutrons for quite few years now. It's an all synthetic, gtx boot. Headed to AK in late September for a caribou hunt. Wondering what people think about a synthetic boot for the tundra over a leather boot?

Thanks.

 

[b.purcell]

Synthetic is where it’s at! Depending on where your hunting a pair of hippies or waders can really be the ticket.

 

[Kevin Dill]

There will eventually be a day when synthetic-built boots will be the preferred thing for serious outdoors people. You can bank on it. Leather will not go away but the problems it has with water, break-in, sealing, conditioning, etc will relegate it to old school status.

I'm not a boot expert so can't advise anyone on current synthetic vs leather boot choices for the tundra. I can confidently say this: If I knew my boots would be exposed to watery conditions every day, I would not prefer leather if a better choice existed.

 

[Roughneck]

i hunted up off Denali Highway for caribou near the Swanson River area several times. i always ran Crispi boots both the Guide GTX and Colorado GTX plus wore gaiters cause that muskeg can be brutal.

 

[jhm2023]

It's the tundra, you're feet will get wet one way or another regardless of synthetic or leather. Use quality gaiters such as the OR crocs, bring a couple pairs of spare socks and a pair of goretex socks too. The goretex socks allow you to keep your socks dry while you still wear the inevitable wet boots.

 

[Brentreese]

Classic Ford VS Chevy. The non-negotiables are Gaitors and Ankle support you can count on. Waterproof whatever you decide before heading out, pack extra socks and have a great time.

 

[mooster]

Ive used Salomon Trek boots for over a week in wet deep tundra and never experienced wet socks. I was able to mostly dry them next to a stove at night. Love their lite weight and comfort level. I did have Wiggy's for stream crossings.

 

[Catfish]

I have had a pair of Kuiu synthetics for a couple of years now. I am sold.

 

[Brendan]

You might try these depending on where you were going. Fit didn't work great for me though, too much heel slip.

Crispi Highland Pro boot

Looks like Crispi is making an expensive version of the discontinued Cabelas boot like Kevin Dill uses. I hope street price is better than Crispi’s website, but these look perfect for someone like me who needs ankle support in a tall waterproof boot. I am not a big fan of the color. I don’t...

www.rokslide.com

 

[Elkangle]

I have had a pair of Kuiu synthetics for a couple of years now. I am sold.

Which ones ?

 

[coloyooper]

I hunted late September in AK this year near the Brooks range and it wouldn’t have mattered what kind of boots you were in. Single digits at night- mid 20s during the day. The tundra was frozen solid the entire 7 or so days we were in the field.

 

[Catfish]

Which ones ?

SCARPA REBEL K INSULATED 10 HD

Hunting Boot Gaiters | KUIU

KUIU camo leg gaiters suit all types of hunting conditions. Hunting boot gaiters block water, snow, and debris from entering your hunting boots. KUIU

www.kuiu.com

 

[Elkangle]

SCARPA REBEL K INSULATED 10 HD

Hunting Boot Gaiters | KUIU

KUIU camo leg gaiters suit all types of hunting conditions. Hunting boot gaiters block water, snow, and debris from entering your hunting boots. KUIU

www.kuiu.com

How stiff would you say those are ??

Thanks...doesn't seem to be much info out there on these

 

[Catfish]

How stiff would you say those are ??

Thanks...doesn't seem to be much info out there on these

They are pretty stiff. They are designed to be mountaineering boots, which gives great stability at the ankle for uneven terrain. That said, I have found them to be very comfortable. I wear them for all purpose hunting and on flat terrain. I wore them all through turkey season this year. They are light, comfortable and waterproof, pretty much all you can ask for in any boot.

Also, because they are synthetic, when they get wet they do not retain water and increase the weight like leather boots.