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Boot FIT - Cabeles, Lowa, etc - HELP PLEASE!!!
Posted by Bill in Pa on Mar 29 2006
My question in in regards to "FIT". I struggle finding shoes/boots and in particular and prone to ankle, upper heel blisters due to bone build-up and narrow heels (but need room in the toe box). I have a Dall sheep hunt in August, and need to find the right boot ASAP. Local stores have limited selection and so far little to offer in terms of advice. Ordering a bunch of boots from zappos or REI and sending the ones that don't fit back is an option, although at $200-$250/boot this is a lot to play around with. Local Cabelas carries only the "Perfekt" boots which is fine for the local deer hunters but I suspect not adequate for the rocks/shale I'm likely to encounter.
How do the Alaska by Mendel boots "fit"? In particular, I am looking at the uninsulated "Hiker" versus the "Hunter" to keep from "pruning" which leads to blisters for me. I have read the posts reg the Cabelas Mendel boot and understand the problems some have had with durability. To be honest, I am leery of Cabelas-branded boots, having had a Danner model cause the same problems in the Wrangell's back in 02.
Has anybody had similar experiences and found a workable solution (other then custom boots) with maybe a suitable Asolo, Vasque, La Sportiva or Lowa (like the Tahoe or Tibet GTX))?
I'm willing to compromise a bit on the stiffness of the sole, as long as the boot fits, is water-proof (Gor-Tex) and has preferably has a rubber rand. Oh, I'll be carrying a ~40lb backpack too).
Am I the only one out there that struggles with boots more then any other piece of gear?
Thanks for any and all suggestions!
Bill
bill@wyodata.com
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