Which Kenetreks?

[RugerHawg413]

Sorry about posting about boots so much, but here is my last question. If I buy Kenetreks which ones should I buy for pronghorn hunting? The ones I have looked at are:
Hardscrabble Hiker (My Favorite)
Desert Guide
Mountain Extreme Non-Insulated
Mountain Guide NI

Please post about which one I should buy and why. Thanks so much!

 

[JohnCushman]

For pronghorn I like my tall bridger hikers. They are nice and lightweight, yet sturdy. Other than that, I wear crocs.

 

[JohnCushman]

My Bridgers are actually my main archery elk hunting boots until I start getting into rain and sometimes snow.

 

[ccc23454]

My Bridgers are actually my main archery elk hunting boots until I start getting into rain and sometimes snow.

Then he wears the crocs with fleece liner....as i type this i am rocking my crocs with socks. Lol

 

[Salmonchaser]

I found the mountain guide too stiff. I’ve worn Kenetreks for 12 years I think, almost every day. I haven’t tried the desert guide yet. I bought a pair but they are sitting at home until I’m done in Alaska for the season.

 

[Valley1320]

I have the mountain extremes and love them. Best boots I've ever bought

 

[mtmuley]

I have the mountain extremes and love them. Best boots I've ever bought

Great boots. I have them. But, they have to fit. Otherwise, find a different boot. mtmuley

 

[Salmonchaser]

I have three pair of the extremes at home. Old; getting old and new last fall. The older ones I wear daily, new ones get saved for guiding in the fall. They must fit as Mt. Muley stated. I’m 64, been hunting elk in places like Hells Canyon for over 50 years. Kenetreks have added years to my rough ground hunting. Young guys don’t get it but good boots will make a difference when you’re older than dirt.

 

[WNC2500]

i have the mountain extremes (non insulated) and have used them for pronghorn, mule deer, and elk hunting in Montana. So, they are useful for everything. I have even used them in SC. Like Salmonchaser said above, boots make a huge difference!!

 

[D4570]

YUP ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
65 here 2 or 3 times a week for the last 15 years, I'm JUST sending them in for a retired.
There 400 gr insolation. If I did it over I'd get the un insolated for summer.

 

[fishing4sanity]

I like my Mt. Extremes, but if you're buying new boots with pronghorn hunting in mind as the main use, then I'd vote for the Hardscrabble Hiker. Boots are very personal, so I'd certainly go try them on first.

 

[1_pointer]

Great boots. I have them. But, they have to fit. Otherwise, find a different boot. mtmuley

This! I've went through a pair of Ktreks. Well built boots, just don't fit my feet as well as others. I'd opt for the uninsulated as I find them much more useful for a wider range of activities.

 

[RugerHawg413]

Thank yall for all the info, knowledge, and wisdom! I have bought the Kenetrek Hardscrabble boots. Again thanks!!