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Old 09-08-2009, 10:06 PM
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Lowa or KENETREK?

I read the boots for backpacking thread
and narrowed it down-

LOWA SHEEPHUNTER

OR THE KENETREK MOUNTAIN EXTREME 400

I'll be hunting colorado 2nd rifle
10,000/11,000 ft. Snow likely.
Hiking 2-12 miles a day

Witch one would you get
and why?

Thanks for any input.
223dude
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Old 09-09-2009, 03:35 PM
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Smile Re: Lowa or KENETREK?

Just to throw something else in the mix.

I just ordered these today.

Hanwag Trappers
Lathrop & Sons - Serious footgear for serious hunting

Sight unseen, My Danners crapped out last Saturday on a training hike and
I need some for a high buck hunt I have next week.

Hope they work!

I'll give a report the week of the 21st.
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:47 AM
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Re: Lowa or KENETREK?

I have some Kenetrek boots and all I can say is I like 'em! Used to be a HUGE Danner fan but i must say I think these are every bit as good if not better.
Thats my vote.
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Old 10-13-2009, 06:35 PM
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Re: Lowa or KENETREK?

The Sheep Hunter and the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme are very similar boots. The hardware is even the same. I've had both and couldn't tell you if one is better than the other. The Kenetreks are available uninsulated, and with 400g or 1000g of insulation. The Sheep Hunter is only available with 200g. I currently have the Kenetreks with 400g of insulation. I don't know if they still do but they (Kenetrek) did have a discount for guides and outfitters. They are both great boots. Whichever boot you get, if you expect much snow get a good pair of gaiters.
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Old 10-14-2009, 12:57 AM
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Re: Lowa or KENETREK?

You cannot go wrong with either choice. I am partial to the Kenetrek, but both are excellent boots in the $300+ range. Meindl also makes a great pair of boots that can be had in the low to mid $200's. Not quite as good, but still a great value for the $$$$$ invested.
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