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Hello, I've been wearing Lowa Cevedale Tech Lite Hunter boots for the past 5 years on all my Stone sheep and Goat hunts here in BC. These have been the best fitting, most comfortable boot I've ever used. I have small narrowish feet size 8 and these boots fit perfect but they are terrible at keeping water out. Only takes a short time in wet brush for them to soak through the synthetic material so I am always wearing gortex socks. I just finished a sheep hunt and its time to replace them. Does anyone have experience with other models that may have a similar fit but better ability to keep water out. Possibly a full leather model. Thanks.
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I’ll be watching this topic as I’m in the same boat with my cabelas Meindls. They suck for staying dry. It’s about time for something new.
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I really like the Lowa Tibet.
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If Lowas are a good fit to your feet I would take a look at either La Sportiva Trango Tower GTX or Asolo Freney XT GV.
They are both three season mountaineering boots, light, stiff but not too stiff, and by my own experience absolutely weather proof. Being sintetic, their outside dries out much much faster than any leather boot.
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If Lowas are a good fit to your feet I would take a look at either La Sportiva Trango Tower GTX or Asolo Freney XT GV.
They are both three season mountaineering boots, light, stiff but not too stiff, and by my own experience absolutely weather proof. Being sintetic, their outside dries out much much faster than any leather boot.
Thanks for the info, I will check these out.
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I really like the Lowa Tibet. Thanks Jordan. How do you find the Tibet for keeping your feet dry?
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I really like the Lowa Tibet. Thanks Jordan. How do you find the Tibet for keeping your feet dry? I keep them treated with Obenaufs, and they can take a lot of moisture before it becomes a problem.
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I have had good luck with SCARPA triolets in snow, rocks and water. Feet stayed dry . Used KUIU gaiters.
Fairly light mountaineering boot.
Loved my meindls but they leaked bad
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I really like the Lowa Tibet. Thanks Jordan. How do you find the Tibet for keeping your feet dry? I keep them treated with Obenaufs, and they can take a lot of moisture before it becomes a problem. Ok thanks for that.
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I have had good luck with SCARPA triolets in snow, rocks and water. Feet stayed dry . Used KUIU gaiters.
Fairly light mountaineering boot.
Loved my meindls but they leaked bad Thanks ribka, I will add those to the list to check out as well.
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Gaiters definitely help but with my Tech Lite Hunters the water practically runs right through the synthetic material. With gaiters and rain pants it helps but not much. I’m not sure if the gortex membrane is all tore up inside the lining of the material or not, but the water gets through quickly.
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Sitka gaiters work great for me.
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Sounds like the Gore-Tex layer has been compromised. May want to seal the exterior membrane if you want to get further use from the boots. If the midsole has been damaged, swelled or changed shape from water, the boots *may* not be able to be saved.
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Hello,
I am an ASOLO boots user for the last 15 years. I have now a PW.MATIC 200 EVO GV, a full grain leather boot. Fantastic one! Have also a last year discontinued LAGAZUOI GV, full leather nobuk boot with all round rubber protection. Also a top, top mountain boot! The actual SUPERIOR GV and TRAVERSE GV are very similar to the late LAGAZUOI GV. I have nothing to do with ASOLO business, only a very satisfied customer!
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I just finished an 11 day backpack AK Dall sheep hunt using a pair of Scarpa Kinesis Pro gtx. It rained or snowed 9 out of 11 days and the ground was very wet. My feet were dry the whole time which was not the case for the guide wearing a new set of Kenetreks. He also fought heal blisters as well. I switched to Scarpa from Lowa Tibets mostly due to fit but both pair of Lowas had a hard time keeping water out after a year. The only issue I have with the Kinesis is the stitching on the heal is wearing considerably from the shale slides. First lite gaiters held up very well.
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I just finished an 11 day backpack AK Dall sheep hunt using a pair of Scarpa Kinesis Pro gtx. It rained or snowed 9 out of 11 days and the ground was very wet. My feet were dry the whole time which was not the case for the guide wearing a new set of Kenetreks. He also fought heal blisters as well. I switched to Scarpa from Lowa Tibets mostly due to fit but both pair of Lowas had a hard time keeping water out after a year. The only issue I have with the Kinesis is the stitching on the heal is wearing considerably from the shale slides. First lite gaiters held up very well. good boots on the report. ; ) Surpised scarpa is not more popular with the hunting community
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I am using an older pair of Hanwags. They have been excellent at keeping my feet dry. The sole is really stiff and took one whole fall to get broke in. ( about 30 days hunting and scouting.) I spent a week In idaho two years ago hunting mule deer. It was wet and slushy the whole time. My feet stayed dry through it all. They have been good boots. You might look into them.
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I’ve made a list and will try as many as I can.
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anyone have a favorite online source for these boots? Used to shop at the Sierra outlet nearby but its become a discount/department box store
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Moosejaw or Backcountry are decent sources.
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I agree with SheriffJoe, the gore-tex layer may be the problem in your boot. It's a little late to send them back, but I'm curious. Why wouldn't you stick with Lowa for the fit, but in a newer model? If they leak, then you could return them.
It took me years to finally find a good fit for my size 14s, but the Lowas are the best for me by far. I started with the high-top GTX Evos, and liked them so much I later bought the lower height Tibets. I finally got the Renegades which wears more like a high top sneaker, very light and comfortable. Three completely different boots for different uses and conditions, but all fit great, and all have been waterproof to date.
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I'm walking in a pair of Han Wag Tatra Tops in 10 wide and they are very good so far. Not one blister and a sure footed grip.
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I also have a narrow, low volume foot That's what you're calling it now? How typical.
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I just finished an 11 day backpack AK Dall sheep hunt using a pair of Scarpa Kinesis Pro gtx. It rained or snowed 9 out of 11 days and the ground was very wet. My feet were dry the whole time which was not the case for the guide wearing a new set of Kenetreks. He also fought heal blisters as well. I switched to Scarpa from Lowa Tibets mostly due to fit but both pair of Lowas had a hard time keeping water out after a year. The only issue I have with the Kinesis is the stitching on the heal is wearing considerably from the shale slides. First lite gaiters held up very well. good boots on the report. ; ) Surpised scarpa is not more popular with the hunting community The old school Scarpa Rios were the best boots I’ve ever had. Fit, function, everything.... Only bitch would be that they were heavy. At the time I didn’t care in the least. Pretty sure they use different lasts now as the new boots don’t fit as well. It may be a natural vs synthetic thing. I dunno. I currently have a pair of AKU’s that have held up well. Next pair might be a pair of LaSportivas. One thing I have found with most all new boots is the trend to narrow soles. I don’t like it. The boot may be EE but the sole itself is skinnier than SLM’s pecker.
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I have a narrow foot also and have been wearing the Hanwag Tarta Top also and it fits like a glove. It does have a stiff sole but that was one of the reasons I got them. When hunting in steep country my legs do not get as fatigued climbing up, just like waking up steps.
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Hello,
I am an ASOLO boots user for the last 15 years. I have now a PW.MATIC 200 EVO GV, a full grain leather boot. Fantastic one! Have also a last year discontinued LAGAZUOI GV, full leather nobuk boot with all round rubber protection. Also a top, top mountain boot! The actual SUPERIOR GV and TRAVERSE GV are very similar to the late LAGAZUOI GV. I have nothing to do with ASOLO business, only a very satisfied customer!
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PH I would have gone ASOLO long ago, but my feet are too wide. Also, now I like a higher boot. In the real world, how do GoreTex socks hold up? Any good?
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Hello,
I am an ASOLO boots user for the last 15 years. I have now a PW.MATIC 200 EVO GV, a full grain leather boot. Fantastic one! Have also a last year discontinued LAGAZUOI GV, full leather nobuk boot with all round rubber protection. Also a top, top mountain boot! The actual SUPERIOR GV and TRAVERSE GV are very similar to the late LAGAZUOI GV. I have nothing to do with ASOLO business, only a very satisfied customer!
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PH I would have gone ASOLO long ago, but my feet are too wide. Also, now I like a higher boot. In the real world, how do GoreTex socks hold up? Any good? True, that's why I got extra pair of wide that were available for when my users wear out. I don't see that happening in this decade. If it does, I'll buy a set of common top of the line vibrams and sew them on the way the old ones come off. I have an extra pair NIB WIDE ASOLO full grain with sewn vibram lugs size W 10&1/2 . PM if interested.
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