kenetrek vs crispi - more waterprooferer?

[zootspace]

im down to the wire on getting my Christmas list turned into my mom and im trying to decide if I want to ask Santa for another set of cripi summits or try out a set of kenetrek bridger high's or maybe even corrie ii's.
the main thing that concerns me is the Windtex water proof membrane used in the kenetreks.
is this as good as the gore tex used in the crispi's?
has anyone ever had any issues with the Windtex leaking or not being up to par with real gore tex.
I've been very happy with my 2 sets of crispi summits, but I just kinda want to switch it up.
thanks for any thought or opinions.
happy hunting.

 

[ploxwithblox]

So far my Kenetreks have been excellent in the water resistance department, the best of any boot I have owned. After going through many different brands, I've found that it's usually the seams or boot lace rivets that start to let water in regardless of the waterproofing material. The Kenetreks have been flawless thus far. (For reference, I hunt very steep, rocky terrain in NW MT and my boots take a serious beating). The break in was no cake walk, but they are holding up wonderfully.

 

[belshawelk]

Dont know about Crispi but I tell you my kenetrek are 100% waterproof . The elk I shot last month required a pack out across a creek (standing in creek water for good 5 minutes. Same creek I crossed every day twice for 4 days. Then in snow and rain for 4 days straight. Never ever got feet wet. I am on my 3rd year with these boots.

 

[zootspace]

thank you for the feedback, you've convinced me to go with the Kenny's.
does anybody have any experience with the bridger highs vs the corrie's?

 

[Ben Lamb]

No experience with the Corries or the bridgers, but I do have the hardscrabbles and the sliderocks.

Get the hardscrabbles if you can swing it. They're the best built out of that series.

 

[BuckRut]

If waterproofness of the boot is your main priority you should really look at an all leather boot. That waterproof membrane is so easy to damage compared to the leather.

 

[Ought Six]

Following. In the market for a new pair of lightish hikers next year and going with Kennetrek’s, just not sure which model yet. Upgrading from Lowa Renegades, which fell apart on me.

I’ve got the Kennetrek Mountain Extreme 400’s highs and they are excellent in snow and stuff, I just wear lighter hikers pretty much for all but the most extreme conditions, so they don’t get much use. Will probably last me a lifetime.

 

[Polaris_Doc]

thank you for the feedback, you've convinced me to go with the Kenny's.
does anybody have any experience with the bridger highs vs the corrie's?

The Corrie's didn't fit my feet very well, felt too loose. The Bridger highs are probably some of the most comfortable boots I've had so far. Mostly use them early season and spring. I also have the mntn Extreme 400s and find them very comfortable, as a reference.

 

[zootspace]

wow, you guys on this forum really seem to know your stuff.
thank you for all the help.
couldn't swing the hard scrabs so I ended up wishing for a set of the corrie ii's.
ill let ya know what I think of them.
thank you again for all the help!!!

 

[rogerthat]

Crispis are trash. Get schnees

 

[zootspace]

Crispis are trash. Get schnees

I really liked my summits. I'm sure I don't hike as much as you guys, but I got some pretty good life out of them.

 

[pocoyocohunter]

I have Crispi Nevadas and have yet to have them leak. My friend and his dad both have Kenetreks and they both are in the same boat no wet feet either.

 

[brymoore]

Crispis are trash. Get schnees

I disagree. I hunt hard and my Crispi’s have held up great. Last pair of uninsulated Birkstals lasted four years. I was burning up Lowa Tibets every two years.

 

[rogerthat]

I disagree. I hunt hard and my Crispi’s have held up great. Last pair of uninsulated Birkstals lasted four years. I was burning up Lowa Tibets every two years.

Maybe the model matters. The ones I bought cost over $300 and have been by far the crappiest boot I have ever bought and that includes some really cheap boots. They leaked immediately, like soaked feet from a mild dew. I kept wearing them but just on dry days and they are falling apart with very minimal use. Glued the sole back together once already and the stitching is coming apart now. One and done on that hot garbage. Glad your having luck

 

[Coop]

Loved my Kenetreks for about a year. Then they went downhill with waterproofing and wear. They wore out extremely fast on me, causing a lot of pain in my feet (even with multiple attempts at different inserts) and my feet were wet even with dew on the grass. For the record, I take very good care of my boots as far as maintenance goes, and it didn't matter at all. Schnee's and Scarpa are now my boots of choice.