Best Wet Weather/Mountain Boots?

[PARA45]

would those soles be sensitive enough to stalk in, for buffalo to deer?

I don't see why not.

 

[Yvain1180]

Have you seen these boots called Vivo?

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/mens?xnpe_tifc=4DHl4._Z4F1lhfHDbfHpOypsafeWaeiWhFWvVd4LVN83ajBsqN7pnyUDtueutuJWayXpb.1pOkoXxIb7OfoDbdhu&utm_source=exponea&utm_campaign=VB%20Prospect%20to%20FTB%203&utm_medium=email

A friend has the Tracker Forest ESC, and he said that they are the most comfortable boots he has ever worn.

First time hearing of them, but they look like space boots so I am totally looking into them.

 

[Berettaco]

Kenetrek.
My brother is a hunting guide in colorado and he puts lots of miles on his boots during all the seasons. He swears by them - has for years - so I finally bought 2 pairs, one insulated and one uninsulated. Couldn’t be happier, excellent quality and comfort. I usually wear the uninsulated if I’m walking because they are so warm. If you going to sit on a point and still hunt id wear the insulated.

 

[Yvain1180]

Kenetrek.
My brother is a hunting guide in colorado and he puts lots of miles on his boots during all the seasons. He swears by them - has for years - so I finally bought 2 pairs, one insulated and one uninsulated. Couldn’t be happier, excellent quality and comfort. I usually wear the uninsulated if I’m walking because they are so warm. If you going to sit on a point and still hunt id wear the insulated.

So you don’t think the insulated are necessary for hiking around in snow or streams? Thanks for the input

 

[Berettaco]

So you don’t think the insulated are necessary for hiking around in snow or streams? Thanks for the input

If you are moving the insulated are not necessary, they are quite warm. I actually don’t wear my insulated pair (1000) because they are too warm if you are hiking.

 

[Scott CWO]

Kenetrek.
My brother is a hunting guide in colorado and he puts lots of miles on his boots during all the seasons. He swears by them - has for years - so I finally bought 2 pairs, one insulated and one uninsulated. Couldn’t be happier, excellent quality and comfort. I usually wear the uninsulated if I’m walking because they are so warm. If you going to sit on a point and still hunt id wear the insulated.

Yes but if they leak, Kenetrek will not exchange or refund.

 

[Phil Giordano]

I use Asolo boots, model I prefer is "Lagazuoi" - they're the best I've ever had, tough as a tank, totally watherproof, and very confortable.
Also I have a pair of Scarpa "Ladakh GTX", also extremely well built, but a bit on the heavy side to me - anyway, very good ones.

 

[375er]

I use Asolo boots, model I prefer is "Lagazuoi" - they're the best I've ever had, tough as a tank, totally watherproof, and very confortable.
Also I have a pair of Scarpa "Ladakh GTX", also extremely well built, but a bit on the heavy side to me - anyway, very good ones.
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Are the Lagazuoi's still made?

 

[Phil Giordano]

Are the Lagazuoi's still made?

After your message I checked the website : unfortunately they do not anymore...
Sad, because they're super.
But Scarpa still produce the Ladakh, and they're also a great product...

 

[Woodcarver]

Yes but if they leak, Kenetrek will not exchange or refund.

But they do. From the FAQs on the website-

"Kenetrek warranties the waterproofness for up to 12 months from date of purchase or 75% of sole wear, whichever comes first"

 

[Scott CWO]

But they do. From the FAQs on the website-

"Kenetrek warranties the waterproofness for up to 12 months from date of purchase or 75% of sole wear, whichever comes first"

Not so fast…

One of my guides sent a pair back within the 12 months. Kenetrek simply denied that they leaked and sent them back. We put the boot in a bathtub with 3” of water and two hours later, the boot had 3” of water in it but according to Kenetrek, it didn’t leak. I guess we were just lying…

 

[Woodcarver]

Not so fast…

One of my guides sent a pair back within the 12 months. Kenetrek simply denied that they leaked and sent them back. We put the boot in a bathtub with 3” of water and two hours later, the boot had 3” of water in it but according to Kenetrek, it didn’t leak. I guess we were just lying…

Interesting. I've never had to deal with their customer service, but it sucks to hear they would do that. I would expect a company selling what I consider an upper end boot to stand behind their products. Hopefully that was an unusual interaction as I really like their boots.

 

[Scott CWO]

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