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    I had Lowa Tibets. Great boots for SI tops hunting. Tried to save some money and bought Lowa Baldo but not impressed with their waterproofness, I’m going to go back to Lowa Tibets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stug View Post
    I had Lowa Tibets. Great boots for SI tops hunting. Tried to save some money and bought Lowa Baldo but not impressed with their waterproofness, I’m going to go back to Lowa Tibets.
    I've got a pair of Lowa tibets which are just over 6 years old now. As mentioned they are quite slippery on river crossings and if you ask @Micky Duck noisy as f<ck when stalking. But I still shoot animals so can't be that bad.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RUMPY View Post
    I've got a pair of Lowa tibets which are just over 6 years old now. As mentioned they are quite slippery on river crossings and if you ask @Micky Duck noisy as f<ck when stalking. But I still shoot animals so can't be that bad.
    noisy as fc#k when you get tired or are just tramping..when your in mouse mode you could be wearing concrete blocks and still be quieter than most..... one of these days I will tie you down and chuck a pair of ashleys on your pins....them peski fallow would be in BIG trouble then.
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    @Ryan_Songhurst those Inova8s look alright and not too $pendy. Look to be a good alternative to the Salomons.

    Anyone have anything to say about the Crispi Summits?

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    Ah this is will be a large topic with so many options out there. Having farmed and hunted for last 30 years have gone through a few different brands of boots. As people have said your feet and preference change over time. Generally speaking Ive found the heavier more rigid boot will last longer than the light soft soled stalking boot. But again it depends on what you need them for. Best farming boots in my opinion for durability are gronell stelvios. These are really tough but super heavy. With hunting I'm now wearing a pair of crispi hunters. Had these for a year and good so far. First pair ive had with a higher leg. Took a bit of getting used to but rate the extra support and less water comes in when crossing creeks as the boots keep watertight around your calves better than ankles. Anyways what ever you get all id recommend is looking after them. So many people buy expensive leather boots and let them dry out and crack then complain they didn't last long. I buy a big container of neatsfoot oil and oil them every couple of weeks especially after they've been through water.

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    Once you’ve found a pair of boots that suit make sure you check on the online stores, they’re generally cheaper and the most competitors will be happy to match the price. Keep a record of your boot size, the size labels will wear off!

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    My Tibets have just had the sole fall off after 9 years. Great boot but won't get them again. Areas I hunt tend to have a lot of water and these boots get very heavy. Will probably go with La Sportiva, Scapa as a multi purpose boot. I don't do winter tahr trips so I don't see the point in spending $7-800 on boots.

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    I've had soles come away from a pair of Lowas & Gri-sports, ended up not wanting soles that are glued on & went with Andrew Antelao's.

    These have been awesome, comfortable and supportive..... Only downside for me is they are bloody heavy!

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    so what is a good option for someone with bad ankles (too many years of mauy thai) who stalks through wet areas? I need decent ankle support and either waterproof or really quick drying.

    I've had my eye on grisport uriweras or kaikouras, or maybe a lowa something. but its pretty hard to cut through the bullshit around them so I'd appreciate some user reviews.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 16Tontovarish View Post
    so what is a good option for someone with bad ankles (too many years of mauy thai) who stalks through wet areas? I need decent ankle support and either waterproof or really quick drying.

    I've had my eye on grisport uriweras or kaikouras, or maybe a lowa something. but its pretty hard to cut through the bullshit around them so I'd appreciate some user reviews.
    https://www.meindl.co.uk/product/men...dovre-extreme/

    I have had a pair of these,they were really good and saved them just for reindeer hunting.BUT sitting for 10 months after using them they shrank so I gave them away. I would get another pair .
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    I rate the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400
    https://kenetrek.com/products/mountain-extreme-400

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    Talk to bootsandgear.com in Taupo, they have the Bestard range of boots , very good value and stand up to plenty of abuse. Well worth a look, I really rate them having had Lowa's in the past.
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    Has anyone tried the new updated La Sportiva Trk? Look to be a bit heavier than the ones @Ryan_Songhurst suggested and a different outer. Any thoughts on them as a summer boot?

    https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/prod...-gore-tex-boot

 

 

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