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I use Lowa Tibet Pros size 14 and highly recommend them for hiking with heavy loads (on my second pair). For my feet they are about perfect although any stiff soled boots are a little noisy and overkill for most hunting. For stand hunting whitetail in New England, I use Arctic Shield boot blankets and just slide them on when needed. This way when walking your feet don't sweat as much and you can instantly add a lot of insulation. 600 or 1000 grams isn't enough to keep your feet warm when sitting on a stand anyway so don't stress over getting a boot with insulation. I've tried several Kenetrek's and they never seem to keep my heal in place.

I've been eyeing the Lowa Hunter (lightly insulated), but there's also the Tibet GTX Hi, which also is appealing, and can be had at attractive pricing.

Been thinking about them a lot, actually. Over $150 lower in cost than Schnee's and Kenetrek, and if they're anything like my Camino hikers, they'll be pretty solid boots.

Lowa's are great boots. I had a heavy hiking pair that lasted through 3 re-solings. I tried to add up how many miles I put on them and not sure but over a thousand and possibly two or 3.

Agree about the insulation and boot blankets as EJO posted. 200 grams is just enough for rock protection and more can make your feet colder from sweating.

I have also been happy with Alico's from Sierra trading post nice old school alpine boots. Not sure if they have your size but worth a look.

I would go with a Custom Russell, that you can use for some different terrains and seasons. They are $$$, but cheaper in the long run. I've had mine for over 15 years and have replaced the soles once. Best footwear I've ever owned.

Link http://www.russellmoccasin.com/boots/

Just ordered a pair of Lowa Tibet GTX Hi's in 14. July 10 we'll see how they feel....

Cancel your order.

What I'm about to say will make the high-end hunting boot manufacturers absolutely despise me.

Go get you a good pair of after snow-ski boots. ($25-50) That's right, after snow-ski boots.

I've been using them in the mountains chasing elk for over ten years. I don't even remember where I got them.

Wear two pair of wool socks and a bootie over them with Thinsulate. If need be, throw one of those chemical hand warmers in the boot. I never do, but my pardners do sometimes in their $150 knee high snake proof boots they hunt in.

They are super comfortable and loose when sitting, so you have great circulation to keep your feet warm. They also have that half inch thick bootie. I've hunted in them in 8 degrees and was fine. They're made to keep your feet warm in snow. What more do you want or need?

Trust me. They're super quiet still hunting too. They're already water-proof.

What more do you need.

And again, they're cheap. You don't have to lay out several Benjamins.

Watch this. I carry Rockies for a back-up, and hunt in the $30 dollar boots.

2016 in HOT Colorado, I actually laced up the Rockies for the first time in over ten years. I didn't use the after snow-ski boots, because in 2016 you were "hiking" for elk, not hunting in that summer weather in winter.

Try Meindl Men's boots . I believe they make a 14.

I have a Cabela's like 5 miles away and I know they're Meindl's top out at 13. Don't know if direct from Meindl goes to 14 or not.

I just decided that since I love my Lowa Camino's, it just made sense to stick with Lowa.

Thanks, all!

Tibet's came today. Very impressed with them. Fit is good, they feel just as comfortable as my Camino's, but more "burly". Not heavy, though. From what I've read about the Tibet online, I expected them to feel heavier. I guess we'll see how they feel after a few miles of steep up-slope hiking.

Good choice. If they fit your feet you are in good shape for many years to come.

Took them for their first hike yesterday. 7.5 miles of service roads/"barely there" two-track, 908' of gain. Not a ton of rocks.....some, enough to know the stiff soles are good and stiff!

Had a 50lb pack. Not huge weight, but some.

The boots flat are flat out awesome. The only "issue" was at about 6-7 miles, I started noticing a mild heel rub on steep uphills. Part of that is a new boot, and part is that I didn't cinch the laces as tight as I needed to. My hikers are Caminos, which are lower volume boots, so I can crank the laces too tight on those. I need to go a little more snug on the lacing on the Tibets than the Camino's. As it is, the "issue" was minor. No hotspots or blisters or anything, just noticed enough to know I need to tighten the lacing a tad.

Man are they comfortable. A pair of SuperFeet and they should be pretty well set....

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