I picked up a pair of Crispi Summit II GTX this season and I cannot believe I waited this long. May be worth finding a dealer to check the line out.

 

Crispi Kenai or Nevada are my current favorite do everything boot. I use uninsulated year round, but they do get cold later in the season. Plan for new insoles if you do buy them though. Im pretty sure the factory insoles are made out of Wheaties boxes.

Don't know if the Kenais come insulated, but I'm pretty sure the Nevadas do.

Good luck. Boot shopping gives me anxiety like no other purchase. They make or break everything.

 

i went from Danner Pronghorns to Crispie Nevadas...
love, love, love these boots.
huge step up(no pun intended) from the Danners imo

 

I would say look over crispi and zamberlan models, find one that suits your needs… pronghorn are about the very last boot I would recommend, they have become horrible, slick soles too…

I know they offer a crispi Nevada insulated, which is a solid boot, I have been on a zamberlan kick lately, they are the most durable for me, but crispi is pretty solid too.

 

I would say look over crispi and zamberlan models, find one that suits your needs… pronghorn are about the very last boot I would recommend, they have become horrible, slick soles too…

I know they offer a crispi Nevada insulated, which is a solid boot, I have been on a zamberlan kick lately, they are the most durable for me, but crispi is pretty solid too.

What's the width like on the Zambies? The Crispi Kenais have been great for the 45 or so miles I've put on them so far, but they're just a touch wide. Zamberlans look nice, but I've never tried a pair on.

 

UA Speed Freaks or there equivelint, Cables has the same boot in their name, last for years and comfortable in elk country

 

Are your UA Speed Freaks water 💧 proof? I got a set that soaked up water worse than a cotton tennis shoe. I called them they sent me another pair with a return for the 1st set.
I took brand new out of box a put in sink with water 💧 drips. I put a three year pair of boots, different brand under faucet with drips. Within a short period the UA were soaked on inside. The old pair still dry. I called UA back they let me send back for a refund. I looked on their website and they had horrible reviews for being waterproof. This was years ago.

 

Another convert to Crispi after decades of Danner loyalty…I won’t be going back. My only complaint is having to replace insole on an expensive boot. But has become my go-to boot. I’ll be getting more of these in the future…no more Danners.

 

Crispy

 

Had pronghorns, comfortable but don’t last and they are not close to waterproof.
I have had Crispi for several years, Colorado GTX. I use them only for elk hunting, great boot.

 

I bought a pair of Crispi nevadas and a pair of Han wag alaskas to compare them. They look almost identical but fit very differently.
The Han wag is more robust and narrower in the toe which I found I liked for side hilling.
The Crispi are comfortable but too soft so my foot moves around a lot more than in the Han wags.
Also, I’ve worn the Han wag about twice as much but they are holding up better than the Crispis.

 

Most anything is an upgrade from pronghorns IMO. They were about the most uncomfortable and un waterproof boot I ever had. Crispi has a lot of options as already mentioned

 

I have Crispi Wild Rocks (400g) I love.

I also have Lowa Caminos (hikers) and Lowa Tibets (taller version) for uninsulated use.

Lowa is my favorite for mountain/rugged use but the Crispi is no slouch. I like both brands.

My daughter has Danners and there is simply no comparison. The Lowas and Crispis are a totally different level. She doesn’t need much from a boot, and the Danners are more than adequate for her.

From what I’ve seen from her boots, though, you’d be pretty happy moving to Crispi. I’ll add Lowa as an option to consider, if you have medium width to narrow width feet (which I do).

Most bad reviews of Lowa that I have read are folks needing wider boots.

 

I have Danner Pronghorn (non-insulated) and went to Crispi Lapponia (non-insulated), so I don't have experience with insulated Danner's. Was at Scheels with my uncle and cousin who are both seasoned bow hunters and they tried on Crispi's and Kenetrek's and they went with Kenetrek Mountian Extreme 400 insulation. Wore them on an Elk bow hunt in New Mexico and said they are absolutely worth the money. To me the Pronghorn's are not that comfortable and have not broken in well. I would look at insulated Crispi or Kenetrek's. Good quality boots are worth the extra money in the long run.

 

Different brands fit folks differently and Lowa fits me better than Crispi and others. I have the TiCam II and my daughter has Tibets. I love the TiCam but the Tibet (smoother surface) sheds snow better.

I wear uninsulated boots, even elk hunting in snow. My feet stay warm enough and I can dry them more easily than insulated boots.

 

I'm on my 7th year using my Danner Vitals. I've used them for turkey hunting in the spring, scouting, hiking, early bow season, and up until colder weather sets in. They are still waterproof and other than losing a lacing tab, they are still in great shape. I'm satisfied with the results.