Thread: Lightweight boots

All of those light weight options are around the 600-650gr/boot.
Rather than mess around with a synthetic boot of that weight, why not look at a full leather boot? Read on.

Now I'm not as old at Thar or Sarvo (which gives me hope) but I do break the 100 and have two buggered knees, a fused arch in my right foot and a ruptured disc, all done in my teens.
I have real problems getting boots that fit, and detest breaking in new ones.

Well, on Friday I called into Rusty Dog in Pukekohe, and David showed me a pair of CRISPI boots from Italy which he got in for a guy.
They are the Titan GTX CRISPI New Zealand
I have never owned a pair of mid calf boots. Never seen the point, mainly because they would be too hot in the summer. But OMG when I picked one up I could not believe how light they are. Depending on the web site you visit they claim either 650gr or 750gr. Just so happened that the size he had was my size. OMGx2 - they fit like a glove. Would have to be one of the most comfortable boots I have ever worn.
Still not convinced on the extra high boot, but they do the same boot in an ankle high being the Valdres GTX, which is 50gr lighter again. They do a gortex model being the Ascent, but it is the same weight as the Valdres, so what's the point?

If you are looking for a high quality, light weight leather boot, I strongly recommend that you have a look at the CRISPI range before you make your decision.

Originally Posted by hotbarrels

All of those light weight options are around the 600-650gr/boot.
Rather than mess around with a synthetic boot of that weight, why not look at a full leather boot? Read on.

Now I'm not as old at Thar or Sarvo (which gives me hope) but I do break the 100 and have two buggered knees, a fused arch in my right foot and a ruptured disc, all done in my teens.
I have real problems getting boots that fit, and detest breaking in new ones.

Well, on Friday I called into Rusty Dog in Pukekohe, and David showed me a pair of CRISPI boots from Italy which he got in for a guy.
They are the Titan GTX CRISPI New Zealand
I have never owned a pair of mid calf boots. Never seen the point, mainly because they would be too hot in the summer. But OMG when I picked one up I could not believe how light they are. Depending on the web site you visit they claim either 650gr or 750gr. Just so happened that the size he had was my size. OMGx2 - they fit like a glove. Would have to be one of the most comfortable boots I have ever worn.
Still not convinced on the extra high boot, but they do the same boot in an ankle high being the Valdres GTX, which is 50gr lighter again. They do a gortex model being the Ascent, but it is the same weight as the Valdres, so what's the point?

If you are looking for a high quality, light weight leather boot, I strongly recommend that you have a look at the CRISPI range before you make your decision.

The Back Ridge Hunter chap wears the lower ones and praises them. There is probably an element of promotional hype but he likes them and I don't think that he would walk around wearing shit.