Using a boot dryer- yes or no?

[wvmountaineers]

First off, let me say, I’m a long time lurker, first time poster. Thanks for all of the information from all of the members here!

My dilemma is that I finally stepped up my boot game to a pair of Crispi Wild Rock GXT. Nice boots. I feel I’m definitely going to have to break them in as they are way stiffer than any boot I have ever bought, but I do like them so far.

I have always used a PEET boot dryer before, which supposedly blows 120 degree maximum air into the boots. Is this a bad idea on these boots? I’d hate to ruin them, as the instructions with the boots said to just let them dry in their own. I know from experience that my boots don’t dry all the way day to day on wet hunts without a boot dryer.

Am I just stuck wearing wet boots on day 2? Or will the dryer cause no problems?


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[Ross]

Been a PEET boot dryer user for 25 yrs and have never seen an issue from using them....now drying next to a fire that is a different story imo you should be fine

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I stick my boots on a dryer after every use if I will be wearing the next day. I want to get all the moisture out, sweat or rain.

 

[*zap*]

Checking a pair of running shoes that were on the dryer all night the ir thermometer says 105 for max.

 

[wvmountaineers]

Ok. Thanks for the feedback. The instructions made it sound like my boots would blow up if I didn’t let them dry in a cool dry place. Lol. Boot dryer it is then.


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[Selway]

120° seems very generous for a peet dryer, I wouldn't guess that mine gets any warmer than mid to high 90s. For a quick overnight dry I'd be very surprised if they damaged any footwear. Probably wouldn't want to leave them on there for a week on accident though.

 

[Piscatory_4]

If it's the same model as mine then it has a 3 hour max time for the blower and heat setting. I've not had issues using mine on Crispi and kenetrek boots for past 2 years.

 

[mt100gr.]

I have had zero issues using a Peet boot dryer with nicks, whites, kenetreks, schnees, lowa, scarpa, salewa, Salomon, sportiva, etc. If they are going on my feet in the AM, I want to start the day dry.

 

[Mudd Foot]

Love my PEET dryer. As someone else said: Leather, synthetics, muck-style, rubber, etc. works well on all types. I unplug once dry, and will leave the boots on just to save space. Great product.


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