Footwear ReviewTested: 150 Miles

Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400

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 Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 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.