Footwear ReviewTested: 150 Miles
Review 3
The undisputed king of late-season elk hunts. We destroyed three pairs of socks and two pairs of insoles, but these boots never broke.
thumb_up Pros
- check Incredible ankle support on steep scree
- check 400g Thinsulate is perfect for November hunts
- check Outsole grips wet granite flawlessly
thumb_down Cons
- close Requires a brutal 50-mile break-in period
- close Too stiff for flatland or whitetail treestands
- close Heavy relative to synthetic options
Best-For Guidance
If you are hunting archery elk in September, these are too much boot. But if you have a 3rd or 4th rifle tag in Colorado, or a late November mule deer hunt in Montana where temperatures plunge and snow accumulates, the Review 3 is your best insurance policy against frostbite and rolled ankles.
How It Compares
Crispi Nevada GTXRequires less break-in, but less rigid under heavy load.
Schnee's GraniteSimilar stiffness, slightly narrower toe box.