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To those of you that have tried both the Schnee's and Kenetrek pack boots. Which pac boot did you prefer and why? Thanks.
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You want comfortable and bombproof, look at Hoffman. Made in Kellogg, Idaho. I wear their boots for line work, feet never been cold, always comfortable, even when on the hooks, and wear like iron. They are likely a little heavier than some others, but very durable, and comfortable.
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Whatever you get, make sure they cost $500+
Why? Because you need the best riding around in a heated tractor cab.
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Whatever you get, make sure they cost $500+
Why? Because you need the best riding around in a heated tractor cab. Well, not all of us experience the frigid winters you are so accustom to in TN. You know....taking preparedness measures like growing out your mullet.
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Whatever you get, make sure they cost $500+
Why? Because you need the best riding around in a heated tractor cab. Well, not all of us experience the frigid winters you are so accustom to in TN. You know....taking preparedness measures like growing out your mullet. You forgot the optional three teeth
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You know its bad when a Tennessee fellow has to wear socks under his crocs.
Or switch from flip flops to crocs.
Schits about to get real when you see that.
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Artic Muck boots here. Even fishing through NW Ontario lake ice.
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I love my Schnees. Can't compare them to any other as I've never needed another pair.
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I bought a pair of Schnees about ten years ago. Very well made boots that can be rebuilt. I've only needed them a few times, but when it's around zero or colder and you're trudging through deep snow or having to sit for long stretches, you won't worry about what it cost to keep your feet warm. I bought the boots with 13" uppers and I've really only needed that height one time. If I bought another pair, I'd probably go with the 10" uppers. Certainly opinions vary on this. Never tried Kenetrek or knew anyone that used them, but would assume they are also good boots.
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I've had Schnee's, Kenetreks and Whites and the rubber bottoms crack on all of them after two or three seasons. I don't see how people have them last for 8 or 10 years.
I've never come close to wearing out the tread on any of them it's always the rubber cracking right above the ball of the foot where it flexes.
Kenetreks gave me the best traction and surefootedness on hillsides and rough terrain. Whites and their air bobs seem practically useless to me. Its like balancing on a ball. Plus they are noticeably heavier and bulkier.
I can't tell much difference as far as warmth unless you get the arctic or extreme versions with the extra built in insulation.
I bought a pair of Hoffmans last fall but there hasn't been enough winter weather yet to give them a test.
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My Schnees boots are the Hunter II model. I've yet to have any problem with the rubber cracking anywhere. I bought these in the summer of 2011, so they're about eight-and-a-half years old, not ten.
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I've had Schnee's, Kenetreks and Whites and the rubber bottoms crack on all of them after two or three seasons. I don't see how people have them last for 8 or 10 years.
I've never come close to wearing out the tread on any of them it's always the rubber cracking right above the ball of the foot where it flexes.
Kenetreks gave me the best traction and surefootedness on hillsides and rough terrain. Whites and their air bobs seem practically useless to me. Its like balancing on a ball. Plus they are noticeably heavier and bulkier.
I can't tell much difference as far as warmth unless you get the arctic or extreme versions with the extra built in insulation.
I bought a pair of Hoffmans last fall but there hasn't been enough winter weather yet to give them a test. Try Hoffman pacs. I got 5 seasons on my first pair before they started to crack, and then only a little bit. Best built pacs on the market.
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Thanks for all the replies so far. My reason for wanting the Schnee's or Kenetrek pac boots is for hiking in the deeper snow when the temps are colder and I am not wearing my leather Kenetrek boots. I was wondering if the air bob sole on the Schnee's boot would provide better grip than the Kenetrek sole when walking on the slippery slopes and sticks under the snow. Thanks again.
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Neither. Whites of Spokane, Wa
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I've got tall Schnee's & they've been good, even for riding & being able to get the boot into a stirrup.
Never had Kenetrek's so can't comment on them.
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Not to be that guy but have you tried insulated non pac boots? Like a kennetrek mtn extreme insulated. For me a lot better than pacs. I still use pacs mostly if I’m going to be horseback, but if it’s mostly afoot than insulated hiking boots. Especially in rough rocky country. I’m not a big stand hunter but could see where pacs would be nice for that too.
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My 2001 vintage Schnees Hunter II's have hundreds of miles of late-season pheasant field CRP and cattails and many more miles hunting deer in the same country and elk in the mountains. No cracks, leather is still in good shape. Toes are obviously worn, but not worn through. I treat the leather with Montana Pitch Blend and keep them out of the sun when I'm not wearing them.
If I was starting over I'd probably buy Schnees again but swap to Bison-leather uppers.
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