[bohunr]

i liked the elk trackers. the soles look like they would provide great traction. i need at least a 3 E width they only come in a 2E

my sneakers are a 4 E. i think my feet spread out after walking on concrete floors for 33 years.

 

[bowhunter0131]

I have 2 pairs of crispi i love them. Most comfortable boots I have owned. Have the wildrock insulated and the guide gtx. Great ankle support and they are holding up great. The guide i wear for hunting and wildland fire. They have been thru multiple fire seasons and still look great. If you clean and treat them regularly they will last for years. Used to wear elk trackers they where great but they changed there sizes and can find one that fits.

 

[I_hunt]

I use the same combination, love the guides and wild rock. They hold up incredibly well

 

[bohunr]

UPDATE:

here is what i found. i decided on a pair of Kenetrek everstep orthopedic 400's

they come in a wide size that the company claims fits like a 3E, i am to try them inside for awhile to see if they fit correctly. if not i can send them back and they will stretch them for me.

they happen to be designed by a orthopedic doctor and have an AFO rating with a built in ankle brace which makes them covered by most insurances if not all.

only two boots made by kenetrek have this rating, they are the everstep orthopedic NI (not insulated) and it also comes in a 400 gram insulated model, the other boot is their Guide Ultra (insulated and not insulated)

EverStep Orthopedic

Designed for stability and comfort, EverStep orthopedic boots provide support for foot injuries and long-term wear. Built for durability and protection.

kenetrek.com

and the site that explains all about the orthopedic boots themselves

EverStep Orthopedic Boots

Orthopedic Boots for active people whose ankles and feet need a new level of support that allows them to stay active and do the things they most care about.

www.ever-step.com

i hope these links arent considered advertising. i feel this will help many members here as well as their family and friends.

 

[fishr64]

I saw those on their site and wondered if they might be beneficial to you. Glad you got to talk to them about them too.

From what I was reading on the 19 degree rocker bottom, that sounds similar to what my Crispi Idaho’s have and I like. It’s like it assists you with each step and almost speeds you up with simple walking.
I’m sure everyone is different, but I had to learn to keep my feet relaxed and let the boots do the work, as when I first got my boots I think that I was used to having to do that with my softer soles boots and was making my feet tired after wearing them. Now I’m good at the end of the day.

I wondered if the sizing might work for you in some of these boots. I normally wear a wide/EE width in boots, but the standard width fits in mine. The toe boxes are made wider than most of the standard boots and the lace to toe helps even more with the fit.

👍🤞🤞

 

[TrashPanda]

What happened to that $300 budget?

 

[fishr64]

😉🤫

 

[huntabsarokee]

I have an ankle issue and my current favorite boot is Schnees Beartooth. Non insulated version is on sale now $339. If you wait through spring the insulated ones will go on sale too. Can be resoled but doubt you will need to. For extra wide feet the Meindle Perfekt Hunters are a good choice. I prefer my boots made in Europe not Asia.

 

[Bigbrownie]

I haven’t wore a pair of leather boots since my last hunt out West, in 2014. I wear Muck Boots everyday, hunting and trapping. Never had any ankle issues. My son got me a pair of these this Fall, I really like them. Less than half the price of Mucks.

 

[bohunr]

What happened to that $300 budget?

you told me i couldnt get boots for $300 🤣

but after insurance reimbursement my cost for these should be around 130.00

 

[TrashPanda]

That works.

 

[fishr64]

Heck yeah!! You can’t be that 👍👍

Under budget. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I have to remember that. Assuming the doctor had to or has to be involved in some manner?

 

[bohunr]

the doc has to write the script for the boots. i called the insurance company. they told me as long as the boots have an attached brace they qualify. using the second link above, there is a page for the doc to look at, even has a link for all the medical codes related to foot conditions.

i pay for the boots, then send copies of the script and all documentation in to the insurance company for reimbursement

 

[fishr64]

You can’t beat that. Hoping they work well for you 👍👍
Good boots aren’t cheap, but when you aren’t stiff and sore at the end of the day they’re worth it.

 

[Bowhunter 1188]

Sounds like you got a deal on a great boot. Pretty sure my next pair will be Kenetrek once I wear out these Danners.

 

[Limper66]

okay as most of you know i rolled both ankles a week apart during deer season while wearing muck boots. i never had a problem with them on flat ground but this year i did a lot of side hills.

i want at least an 8 inch boot, lace up, ankle support and cushion. waterproof and mid weight insulation as i walk more than sit and lightweight preferably 300.00 or less

doc said to get rid of my muck boots and get a pair of danners or irish setters. i called danner, they recommended their pronghorn boots, Irish setter said elk trackers or wingshooter. they were going to keep checking and e-mail me some more to look at.

i heard about crispi problems right here and those kennetrek look nice but not for 500.00 i also have a size issue 11 1/2 4E or maybe EE depending on the fit

soooo....any suggestions as to what works in real life

thank you

Definitely would consider wearing a lace up foot and ankle brace under your mucks! Over the last five years I have had 3 fusion surgeries 1 on the left 2 on the right foot. Both of them are all jacked up and will be for the rest of my life! I would not be able to walk in the woods at all without these. They are a pain in the *** to put on, but the support will prevent the situation from happening again in the future!

 

[joe8768]

I got an Email today from Camofire they have 35% off certain crispi boots if anybody is considering them.

 

[bohunr]

UPDATE:

short version of a long story....insurance turned me down. after 3 months of sending paperwork, re-sending the same paperwork they claim they lost, re-sending the doctors order with medical codes FOUR TIMES, making 8 phone calls and finally getting someone that was interested in resolving this issue....DENIED, out of network (DUH) and a bunch of other malarkey !

i returned the kenetrek and have ordered the irish setter elk trackers, they come in my size 11 1/2 H which is a 4E, lot less expensive and should give me the ankle support i need when walking on steep slopes.

Insurance sure is interesting especially when you call ahead to make sure you get all the info they need.

stay tuned for another update

 

[roundnose]

I have a pair of the elk trackers, 600 gram. H width. So far so good. Very comfortable