^^Did you get an elk though?
Here in VA, I'd be a mess wearing insulated boots right now to break in!
Brad, on my one attempt at Kenetreks I found the same as you. Open to other suggestions.
No, not getting the elk was my fault, not anybody elses. Saw enough to make the trip an excellent experience.
I was hiking the Kenetreks in July and August here in VA, and it wasn't bad, but it was also short duration of wear time.
I tried a pair of Crispis that I got off of Camofire a couple years back, they were not bad, but I had less issues with the Kenetreks. My Crispis are not wides, and I need the room with my duck feet.