I would order a pair ASAP and make sure you can tolerate wearing those in similar conditions as you’ll be in there in Wyoming. While you’re ahead of the zero/low drop game coming from Lems and Altras, the Vivos are different.My son and I are tagging along with an experienced friend on what will be our first elk hunt the week before Thanksgiving in WY units 86/87.
I’m planning to order the Forrest Tracker ESC for myself as a general hiking boot, but will we be better served by the Tracker Winter II SG for the cold?
We wear Altras and Lems for years.
As far as insulated vs non-insulated, I quit wearing insulated boots unless it’s stationary hunting out of a stand, which I don’t do much of anymore. I would shy away from insulated if you’re going to be moving much at all. My feet sweat more when moving while in insulated boots and then get colder when stationary because they’re wet. I go non-insulated and bring a heavier pair of socks with me. I change into or add those heavier socks on top of my other socks when I stop and maybe utilize toe warmers if need be. My feet stay drier and warmer overall. Depending on how cold it will be, how active you will be, and how your feet tolerate the cold should all be considered when determining which you should go with.