Thread: New boots... It's time!!

Hi
I currently own a pair of Salomons - Like you say they don't have the hard rand for the cut of scree etc but there is a section above that would handle most other things like sticks and bush bashing. This is my second pair first pair lasted 8 years and the tread was absolutely gone. I do look after them though so they're not thrashed on a day-to-day basis. the reason I like them so much is they are light which makes a difference over long days walking the hills and bush. Kinda like a crossover from offroad running shoe and boot. Love em but I'd call them a Bush and valley floor boot. Not a High altitude boot where you need the high cut often for ankle support and rand to protect from the rocks.

My High cut boot is a Grisport Aorangi - why wide fitting most the euro style boots are skinny as F&*% - Scarpa's aside (used to have a pair of these too years ago..) no good for us with flipper feet. The GRi was great and waterproofed with Huberds and a pair of Stoney creek gaiters - bulletproof out and about. I have had after prolonged wet usage in fiordland for a week they glue started to separate. But just reglued with Ados.

I am hearing amazing things about Crispi boots though if you can stretch that far. Like the Salomon light but take an absolute beating and up to a southern traverse or two. These are most likely going to be my replacements for the Gri's - once I get sick of re-gluing them.

hope this helps.
CD.

PS: Get a pair of Icebreaker boot socks when they are next on sale - Absolute lifesavers and make such a difference to your feet. I have a light pair for summer when my feet get a bit hot. But the full cushioned numbers just rock when things get a bit colder. Do it - your feet will personally thank you for it!.