Fall 24/25 Days Afield Thread

[2FUNKY]

Any Schnee's guys on here? I have had Hoffmans for the past 5 seasons or so. On a 4 day hunt last fall I stupidly put the boots too close to the stove and one of em got fucked up. It like melted the sole a bit and distorted the inner somehow. Even a re-sole wouldn't save em I don't think.

Schnee's on sale until 7/12. Beartooth or Granite? I want something pretty stiff like the Hoffman. Mostly for elk hunting, but we do end up on scree sometimes and I will use them for general alpine hiking too.

Go granite if you want a stiffer type boot. They are heavier than the Btooth.


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[crashidy]

I have some of the shittiest ankles around. Narrow feet. I have the Timberline that I used for deer and elk hunting. The Granite is solid, but it is by far the best boot I've ever had on my feet . No break in.. No hot spots. Would highly recommend

[The Reverend Floater]

Go granite if you want a stiffer type boot. They are heavier than the Btooth.


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He's not wrong. I prefer the Beartooth and they'll last me about 3 seasons, which seems like about all you can ask for these days. Generally I'd say Schnees and Kenetrek are pretty comparable, in my experience. I haven't had great luck with Crispi in terms of durability but they're really comfortable.

[Phall]

Shameless plug for work but wrg are you on Expertvoice? If not pm me. That discount may be able to be extended


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[The Reverend Floater]

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Scarpa Ribelle HD [Perwanger] or HD Lite [soft plastic]

Stiff enough to hold NewMatics but comfy to walk all day
very light
skookum
waterproofing still 100% after 3 sheep seasons

REI has them on sale now Zappo's prob does too

If you pack loads buy a full euro size bigger than your American size equivalent [Scarpa's recco too]

Scarpas are generally better for the narrow footed, no? I gave up on them a long time ago because I have Fred Flinstone feet, but correct me if I'm wrong. My touring boots are Scarpas but I could never get the hiking/climbing versions to fit.

[highangle]

Scarpas are generally better for the narrow footed, no? I gave up on them a long time ago because I have Fred Flinstone feet, but correct me if I'm wrong. My touring boots are Scarpas but I could never get the hiking/climbing versions to fit.

sorry about dumping that, didn't realize Phall sold boots and didn't want to be 'that guy'...


Ribelles have a wider forefoot than other fruitboots, even other Scarpas

My foot is 10.5-11 D. Size 45 Ribelle HD fits with superfeet green and darntough full cushion.

They feel monstrous anywhere indoors, but outdoors they become compact and fleet. I think the footbed is wider than the ground contact area, which gives that gofast feeling.

The Ribelle lacing system is awesome, and the ankle can be tightened/loosened independently of the foot, which gives real options when it's steep.

They're right at home in the black rock, or crossing a glacier splashing through meltwater slush [w/gaiters]. I've also put a couple 20mi days in them and didn't regret it.

They're a little much for a daily driver, but they are the bees knees in the hills.

[zion zig zag]

Shameless plug for work but wrg are you on Expertvoice? If not pm me. That discount may be able to be extended


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Are you saying Schnee’s is on ExpertVoice? I don’t see any hunting brand boots available on my team. Kennetreks seem to fit me really well, but I think their soles are a little bit hard and can be slick, so I’m curious about other brands.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I did 14 miles and 4000ft on brand new Schnee's Granites today. Dope fucking boots.

[highangle]

Unbelievable!

[crashidy]

I did 14 miles and 4000ft on brand new Schnee's Granites today. Dope fucking boots.

Agreed. How'd you like the granite? I'm tempted to buy another pair of Timberline or try those

[The Reverend Floater]

I did 14 miles and 4000ft on brand new Schnee's Granites today. Dope fucking boots.

Were you on a moto?

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[Whiteroom_Guardian]

My hunting partner and I get into some stupid day hikes this time of year. Vaguely scouting and mostly just hiking. I brought my trail sneakers in my pack in case these boots wrecked me, but nope. Honestly the rest of my body is more sore than my feet. Really glad I went with the granite instead of beartooth. Beartooth would be too soft. Rough trail sections and off trail/sidehill up and down from the summit and the added stiffness is just what I needed.

I actually sized up a half a size (my normal size only had barely a finger of room behind the heel with the "ski boot test") and went with wides which I have never gone wide ever before. No toe bang even going straight down steep off trail. Overall more comfort but I don't feel any slop. Sure a couple hot spots as expected with brand new stiff boots, but no blisters or wrecked toe nails.

[The Reverend Floater]

My hunting partner and I get into some stupid day hikes this time of year. Vaguely scouting and mostly just hiking. I brought my trail sneakers in my pack in case these boots wrecked me, but nope. Honestly the rest of my body is more sore than my feet. Really glad I went with the granite instead of beartooth. Beartooth would be too soft. Rough trail sections and off trail/sidehill up and down from the summit and the added stiffness is just what I needed.

I actually sized up a half a size (my normal size only had barely a finger of room behind the heel with the "ski boot test") and went with wides which I have never gone wide ever before. No toe bang even going straight down steep off trail. Overall more comfort but I don't feel any slop. Sure a couple hot spots as expected with brand new stiff boots, but no blisters or wrecked toe nails.

Let us know if you they end up stretching or the like. Curious about those wide models for my feet.

[2FUNKY]

Hope they don’t stretch too much and become a sloppy blistery mess once fully broke in.


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[highangle]

Let us know if you they end up stretching or the like. Curious about those wide models for my feet.

If you have EEs I can see why you might be put off by the whole "Just go up in length until the width gets right" Eurothing.

Might be better to find an earnest underground cobbler in Portlandia to UV-weld up something special? Your Julius II to his Michelangelo; cry once and every rebuild thereafter [if you can track a hipster flake boot dream enabler down], but not from hurty feets, o patron of the arts and perambulator of hilly heights.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I think there will be some stretch, but they start wide/open if that makes sense. Like right now the eyelets over the tongue are very far apart when laced super tight so I'm hoping as they do stretch a bit I can come in somewhat on the sides.

[The Reverend Floater]

I think there will be some stretch, but they start wide/open if that makes sense. Like right now the eyelets over the tongue are very far apart when laced super tight so I'm hoping as they do stretch a bit I can come in somewhat on the sides.

Yup, that makes sense. As long as you have some real estate, the stretching is a good thing. Keep us posted....I just ordered some Scarpas in their new wide fit to try on. Here's to hoping!

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[highangle]

Yup, that makes sense. As long as you have some real estate, the stretching is a good thing. Keep us posted....I just ordered some Scarpas in their new wide fit to try on. Here's to hoping!

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Hope you find something good for you!


I don't know if that's the model you got or anything about your foot - volume, heel, etc - but if you can fit a Scarpa touring boot you should be able to fit a R.HD or HD Lite on your first or second try. The Ribelles are a good bit more boot than a 3-flex Granite, yet very light, and quiet, and not slick on wet rock. Solid protection in the Alaska woods and alders where I often can't see the ground, and gives confidence on jumps, skinny spots and no-falls where you have to run or your scree sluff will catch up... They prob fit in stirrups too.

Don't know how they'd be in hot weather, but they have a 37.5 liner, so they're prob better than one might think. I know they're great snowshoeing L2 all day @8f-10f, and don't bother me particularly when I'm humping myself into dehydration and can't find water at 65f.

A Scarpa full Euro size jump is about 2/3 a full American size, so again, don't worry about the size number - just make sure you got the width and length to pack heavy down a long grade on tired feet.

[zion zig zag]

When I was in my 20’s I could shove my foot into anything and hike all day, and I would say that I had a Scarpa foot. Now I realize it’s very last/model dependent. Charmoz fits me great, Zodiac Tech fits ok and the Ribelle Lite didn’t work for me.

[old mexico]

Never thought of asking TGR but do any Utah mags have outfits they’ve gone through for an elk?

Started bow hunting in college and since moving out here I haven’t hunted once. It was a big goal for me to start filling my freezer and I’m just looking to really get some experience out in the mountains. I’m good with my bow but it was all turkey and deer in Iowa/ Wisconsin so not the most daunting hunts


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[Phall]

PM'ing you with my digits, lets talk.

[Phall]

Giddyup team! It's time. Heading out tomorrow to chase some big boys I found on the edge of private. Probably not going to be there but throwing all the eggs in this basket for the opener.

[crashidy]

Dannnnng. Go get him!

[Hopeless Sinner]

This bull was out chasing cows the other day in my backyard.

[The Reverend Floater]

Giddyup team! It's time. Heading out tomorrow to chase some big boys I found on the edge of private. Probably not going to be there but throwing all the eggs in this basket for the opener.

Can't score if you don't shoot! Git him, P!

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