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Originally posted by MLank View PostPeople will say
Crispi and Danner I’m sure.
I have crispi.
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Originally posted by trykonroye View PostOn a more technical note. What socks should we be wearing for Elk and how should the boots fit?
Do we need room at the toe or do they need to be a tight fit?
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https://meindlusa.com/collections/all-products
I like Meindhl's - The vakuum hunter is my personal choice but the comfort fit is good too I imagine
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Originally posted by bphillips View PostDarn tough socks for every hunt. No extra liner needed and just pick the cushion that feels best for you. I think with any boots if you’re packing you will not be happy with a boot that is tight to the end of your toes. That would hurt
Not only hurt but with much downhill hiking and I guarantee you will lose a toenail (or two)
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It really doesn’t matter what brands guys recommend, fit is king. I couldn’t get any of the Lowa’s, Salewa’s etc to fit my foot well, I ended up with the Salomon Quests and they worked great, no blisters on two backcountry hunts, one of those packing en elk 7+ miles. Downside to them is I don’t think they are as tough as the more premium mountain brands and likely won’t last as long.
I wear Darn Tough mid weight socks with Injini toe liners, Lathrop and Sons insoles over the cut down factory insoles, and tape the balls of my feet and heels with Leukotape. I take two pairs of socks and liners total and swap them each day.
To my point about fit mattering the most, my hunting partner tried the Injinji liners last trip and they drove him nuts. I love them.
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Originally posted by gatorgrizz27 View PostIt really doesn’t matter what brands guys recommend, fit is king. I couldn’t get any of the Lowa’s, Salewa’s etc to fit my foot well, I ended up with the Salomon Quests and they worked great, no blisters on two backcountry hunts, one of those packing en elk 7+ miles. Downside to them is I don’t think they are as tough as the more premium mountain brands and likely won’t last as long.
I wear Darn Tough mid weight socks with Injini toe liners, Lathrop and Sons insoles over the cut down factory insoles, and tape the balls of my feet and heels with Leukotape. I take two pairs of socks and liners total and swap them each day.
To my point about fit mattering the most, my hunting partner tried the Injinji liners last trip and they drove him nuts. I love them.
They break down too quick.
While they will still be a functional everyday boot, in fairly decent shape, they’re pretty much done, as far as a Mt boot imo.
Weight and size being factors as well.
I would say they are probably a 150 - 200 mile boot max, mileage may very.
Love em though.
Solomon is my go to, and I've spent the last 12 yrs with a pair on my feet 100% of the time.
My Russels are always along as well.
They have been worked over and repaired several times in our 23 yr relationship, but they never disappoint.
Old guard is changing out though at RMC, and their warranty isn't what it used to be, they'll still do the work, but they charge for it.
OP you might look at getting a custome pair made, such as RMC or others.
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