What shoes are worth it?

[ih8hunting]

for a decade or so, I had a revolving door of about 4 pairs of hunting boots, each was so unbearable and uncomfortable to wear, even when I had them fitted.
Recently I got a pair of danners, even after breaking them in for 2 weeks, using hairdryers, putting a bag of water in them, and freezing them, my feet go numb. I'd rather wear squirrels on my feet than hunting/hiking shoes at this point.
At this point, no matter what size I get or what brand it is, it feels like I'm wearing petrified wood.
The ones I had for years and worse repeatedly are better, but they're too dilapidated.
I might wear bunny slippers to go shooting next week to prove a point-
Does anyone else have this issue?

 

[Wheels]

Have you tried Crispi’s? I find them very comfortable right out of the box if you get the right size and width.

 

[03mossy]

Love my Crispis as well!

 

[madgrad02]

+1 for crispis, but do have stiffer soles... though I've had great luck with my la sportiva tx4 boots as well... like a pair of shoes.

 

[Crowmangler]

Get some Crispi's. Money well spent. Best boots I've ever worn. Currently have 4 pair of them.
Check out the boot sell trade thread in the classifieds you might just run across a great deal in your size

 

[Honyock]

Crispi Nevada and change out the insoles.

 

[Cornhusker]

I know everybody has hit up Crispi's and I bought there GTX boot on a recommendation from here this spring and it is the best boot I've ever worn. I have size 15 and my feet really bother me in a lot of boots I've worn through the years.. I have about 300 miles on these since I've got them and they are awesome.

 

[DenimChicken]

I've had a pair of Crispis that I loved, and a pair that was trash. I wouldn't get too hung up on brand; everyone's foot is different. I'd try as many different pairs of boots as you can instead of trying to stick with a particular brand.

 

[WaWox]

Sounds like you need much more mininalist boots for your feet. id try some altra or vivo boots

 

[Vrybusy]

+1 on the Crispi's, very comfortable. You can also change out the insoles (in any boot) to something that feels and performs better for your specific feet.

 

[butcherboy]

Try Meindl. They have quite a few to fit a lot of different needs. Their comfort series is built on a wide last and their normal boot is still a little wider toe box than a lot of boots. The one pair of Crispi boots I have tried on were the Nevada boots and I liked them quite a bit but I just bought a new pair of Meindl’s.

 

[Bump79]

My vote goes to Asolo and Salwea. Neither have let me down over 10 years and they are reasonably priced.

For lighter go with the Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite or a little heavier duty the Mountain Trainer. Solid boots.

 

[*zap*]

find something which is comfortable, has tough uppers and can be re-soled.

 

[dtrkyman]

VIVO, ALtra or Jim Green barefoot you should try, Crispi turned out to be all hype for me, tore my feet up!

 

[LostArra]

Try Meindl. They have quite a few to fit a lot of different needs. Their comfort series is built on a wide last and their normal boot is still a little wider toe box than a lot of boots. The one pair of Crispi boots I have tried on were the Nevada boots and I liked them quite a bit but I just bought a new pair of Meindl’s.

Another Meindl fan here.

 

[dirtshooter]

Crispi Thor II GTX - bought on a whim from camofire and they are the best boots I've ever had. I have wide feet and medium arches and they are great.

 

[Legend]

What do you wear every day?

Lots of people wear a boot when they only need a fancy tennis shoe. Get something that you need and not what the hunting media tells you you should have.

 

[mtnbound]

One more for Crispi, I like the Colorados the best but have had the Nevadas, Summits, Thors and Lapponia. All fit me good with a wide foot. I also swing the complete opposite and love the Vivobarefeet ESC.