What boot is right for YOUR elk hunt? | 2024 Hunting Boot Comparison with Trail Kreitzer
What boot is right for YOUR elk hunt? | 2024 Hunting Boot Comparison with Trail Kreitzer
Are you gearing up for a backcountry elk hunt this year? Your choice of boots can make or break the experience! In this video, noted foot-haver Trail Kreitzer breaks down eight top-rated boots for elk hunting in the upcoming 2024 season. From the lightweight Zamberlin Storm Pro GTX to the durable Kenetrek Hardscrabble Hiker, each boot is meticulously weighed and assessed for its features, fit, and comfort. Join the hunt as he guides you through the selection process, providing valuable insights and personal preferences. Whether you’re seeking a flexible, breathable option or a sturdier, more traditional leather boot, this video offers a detailed analysis to help you make an informed decision. Find the best hunting boot for you and gear up for a successful elk hunting adventure.
Boots featured:
Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX
Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX
Zamberlan 226 Salathe’ Trek GTX RR
Zamberlan 226 Salathe' Trek GTX RR
Salewa Ortles Edge Mid GTX
Salewa Ortles Edge Mid GTX
Zamberlan 1104 Storm Pro GTX RR
Zamberlan 1104 Storm Pro GTX RR
Hanwag Makra Pro GTX
Hanwag Makra Pro GTX
White’s Owyhee Grande Ronde Series
White's Owyhee Grande Ronde Series
Kenetrek Hardscrabble Hiker
Kenetrek Hardscrabble Hiker
Zamberlan 971 Guide Lux GTX RR
Zamberlan 971 Guide Lux GTX RR
00:00 – 00:29 Intro
00:30 – 00:59 Foot Profile
01:00 – 02:22 Boot Weigh-in
02:22 – 03:30 Zamberlan 1104 Storm Pro GTX RR
03:30 – 04:36 Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX
04:36 – 05:33 Zamberlan 226 Salathe’ Trek GTX RR
05:33 – 06:31 Salewa Ortles Edge Mid GTX
06:31 – 07:20 Kenetrek Hardscrabble Hiker
07:20 – 08:15 White’s Owyhee Grande Ronde Series
08:15 – 09:15 Zamberlan 971 Guide Lux GTX RR
09:15 – 10:21 Hanwag Makra Pro GTX
10:21 – 12:20 Winner
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Schnee’s beartooth is the correct answer
Don’t bye the whites boots ! There waterproof liner they claim to be waterproof is not! They wetted out the first year of wearing them for late archery in Washington! And treated them after every trip with crispys waterproof wax! And since I purchased them in feb and didn’t get to use them tell late season when I contacted whites about them not being waterproof even though were brand new they said they can’t do anything for me but give me 15 percent off a new pair ! Horrible customer service! And whites was always know for great boots to all the loggers in Washington state! Won’t be getting any whites boots ever again !
Crispi lapponiaVS zamberlan Salalthe?
I’ve punished Salewa’s and they have just smiled and asked for more.
Thank you Trail for sharing this great information. I have always liked air Bob soles I like Merell boots very light and held up well
God’s Blessings
1 gm on the foot is the same as 5 gms on the back for energy expenditure while moving. If you are going to low height and have good ankles and not a clutz on the hill get some light weight flexible one part leather boots and you only need a rubber buffer on the toe cap. For hunting and doing it quietly..
No Crispis huh? Weird
What is the best way to determine your detailed foot profile? For example, I know that on average I have a pretty normal overall width but I am not sure if I have a wide or narrow heel comparatively.
When are you guys going to start carrying Crispi??
I have Kenetrek Mountain Extremes 1000 g insulated and non-insulated. After 2 years, the non still wear on my heals, but getting better. They are great for ankle support in large rocks and great for shin protection in desert hunting. I had Danner Elk Hunters but gave them away. The person I gave them to said he wouldn’t take another pair! My go to boots most of the time-Zamberlans. They are comfortable right out of the box and give me good stability and comfort. Even though they are lined, my feet don’t sweat. The last two years I’ve had to buy a new pair each year because I like them so much I now wear them year around.
Hey! Thnx for reviews ! Could you reccomend boots for people with higher arch ? Thnx !
Useful information! My cold-weather go-to boot is the Asolo TPS 520 GV, which are awesome, but I’m going to check out those Salewa Ortles for possible use in warmer weather. Thanks!
So half a grand for boots these days? Wow. $400-$450 not for folks on a tight budget. But then hunting in general is a sport of kings anymore. I think this partially why there are fewer hunters in the country anymore. Great for those who can afford it, sucks for everyone else who would like to hunt.
Love my Zam storm pros, took a bit to break them in. But they are going to be perfect for 2024. They dry really really fast my left heel took 4 wears with mole on my archilles tendon area.. pretty sure you will love them
Just get yourself a pair of kenetrek mountain extremes and call it a day. I use these for every hunt I do from August to December. I hunted December in -13 degrees with the non insulated and some toe warmers.
Good for what it is but there’s like 500 options out there and this is half dozen of them.
Schnees Beartooth and Granite.
Is there a pair that you recommend for like a late season arizona/ new mexico elk hunt?
I picked up the Kenetrek Slide Rock Hikers and they still offered plenty of support and rigidity. I’d imagine they would come in on the 4 flex rating but still a bit lighter than the Mountain xtremes (and lighter on your wallet too). 😊
Great and informative
Missed getting the lowa gtx in there my go to boots
I used the Salomon quest 4d gtx for years before they redesigned them. anything comparable fitwise toeboxs in the gohunt shop? The 10.5 fit me perfectly
Just curious why the laces are always so long on these boots?
How do you battle keeping your foot in place(boots tight enough) and getting tingling on top of you foot or toes. I have tried different lacing techniques, some help here and there but I’ve found it’s always a trade off of if my tingling is less my foot is moving more.
Feet are great while loving but I stop and they instantly go numb.
Do you know of anyone that has ever tried adding additional cushioning on the top of foot/lower laces area. I wonder if this would help or not. I have really bony feet so this might be more of a just me issue. Welcome any input.
Great coverage on the boots. Just what I needed.
The only thing is I have hobbit feet and need wide wide wide. You did not talk about this aspect of the boots and options. I do believe most boot makers only build boots for feet like yours. They don’t actually build a boot last in a wide. Other then kenatrek
Like how you included the stiffness this helps a bunch.
Between my wife and I we’ve had numerous of the boots mentioned. The Kenetreks literally fell apart. Junk imo. My wife had a pair of Uner Armour Speed Freaks that still look like new woth likely 3 times the wear her Kenetreks had when they were shot. I went back to Irish Setters. Less that 40% of the price and at least twice the wear of the big name overpriced boots.
Can a guy come to your main shop in Vegas and try these on?
Zamberlan for the win. IMO of course 🍻🇨🇦👍🏻
Any recommendations for wide or more "foot shaped" toe box boots? I normally wear Altra Lone Peaks for hiking and have Crispi’s in 13 Wide that I use. Looking to see if there’s anything out there that would work better.
Nice video – I like this – helps me understand what other boots are out there – I’ve never heard of any of those except for kenetrex