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<blockquote data-quote="LeddSlinger" data-source="post: 2577216" data-attributes="member: 65338"><p>I've had top of the line Danner, Kenetrek, Lathrop & Sons, etc...</p><p></p><p>My current favorite boot is the Crispi Wild Rock GTX. Only boot I've ever worn that didn't need a break in. Very tough and very comfortable in the mountains. Unfortunately they won't fit into your $300 budget range but I think they are worth every penny. So much so that I bought a second pair to have on hand just in case they stop making that model.</p><p></p><p>The one boot I would stay away from is Kenetrek. Anyone who says they are a great boot doesn't hunt very hard in the mountains. They won't hold up to hard hiking like other good boots, won't flex like others, and won't stay waterproof in extreme wet conditions (even with gaiters on) because their tongue and leather layering designs are flawed. Break in period is absolutely awful and painful and you'll never fully get rid of the heel rub. Myself and a handful of buddies had the same exact experiences with Kenetrek Mountain Extreme boots in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. And their customer service is pretty sad. Just stay away from them if you plan on hunting hard in rugged country or you'll end up with a $500 set of broke down house slippers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LeddSlinger, post: 2577216, member: 65338"] I’ve had top of the line Danner, Kenetrek, Lathrop & Sons, etc... My current favorite boot is the Crispi Wild Rock GTX. Only boot I’ve ever worn that didn’t need a break in. Very tough and very comfortable in the mountains. Unfortunately they won’t fit into your $300 budget range but I think they are worth every penny. So much so that I bought a second pair to have on hand just in case they stop making that model. The one boot I would stay away from is Kenetrek. Anyone who says they are a great boot doesn’t hunt very hard in the mountains. They won’t hold up to hard hiking like other good boots, won’t flex like others, and won’t stay waterproof in extreme wet conditions (even with gaiters on) because their tongue and leather layering designs are flawed. Break in period is absolutely awful and painful and you’ll never fully get rid of the heel rub. Myself and a handful of buddies had the same exact experiences with Kenetrek Mountain Extreme boots in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. And their customer service is pretty sad. Just stay away from them if you plan on hunting hard in rugged country or you’ll end up with a $500 set of broke down house slippers. [/QUOTE]
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