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Thanks - that sounds interesting, I will check out those models.

Can you make the Beartooth in narrow calf? I need a narrow calf but will need to get them and try them out before August 20th. Possible?
Lee

My Schnee's Hunter II's are simply incredible pac boots. Thanks for making a great product.

Hi Lee, unfortunately we are not able to modify the calf dimensions on our Mountain Boot series. We make our Mountain Boots in Italy and only have a standard die for each model, and with the eVent membrane booty we are unable alter the uppers.

Thank you for the feedback Huntr! Glad to hear that you enjoy the boots!

No problem. Thanks. I may try a pair anyway.
Lee

Cold to wet you will have a hard time finding a better boot.
By far the most comfortable pac boot I have worn.

Great pics Sam, that looks like some wicked wet gumbo!

I'll be the first to agree.Mine stand up to cold British Columbia late season mulie and whitetail hunts and give me all the ankle support I need.A first class product. Monashee

Thank you for the great feedback Monashee! Have you had the chance to look at our Mountain Boot series yet? We have had a lot of great reports back from hunters and guides wearing these boots in BC!

My only problem with Schnees Hunter II Boots is that they do not come in wide. I have been to the store in Downtown Bozeman on many occasions to try and make the next size up fit, but they don't. Wish you would start a line of EE sizes.

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I was looking to buy a set but no 13 EE.

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+3...

22WRF, old_willys, Tip926 and Dink-

Thank you all for the feedback, and you guys are not alone when it comes to looking for a wide width in pac boots. We get this question/request fairly often and I will pass this along to right people as well, hopefully wides will be something that Schnee's will be able to offer in our pac boots in the not to distant future. FYI, we do offer wides in our Beartooth and Granite models (it's a start!).

Thanks~

IIRC there used to be an arctic liner available. Is this option no longer available - Do I need to buy a second pair of pacs for really cold weather? I love my Schnees, but a few days per year 400 grams just isn't warm enough. Bought the warmer boots for the little lady, but I'm not ready for the investment just yet - other priorities while unemployed...

Hi FNG,

The Arctic liner that I believe you are referring was actually a 400 gram liner that slipped into a 400 gram booty for 800 grams total insulation. This system would only fit into the Arctic model and was not interchangeable among the other styles.

This style was replaced by our Extreme which actually features the same 400 gram liner as our Hunter/Outfitter model but also has 600 grams of thinsulate built into the bottom for 1000 grams total insulation at the foot in a lighter, less bulky bottom when compared to old Arctic.

Thanks

What coating is best to make the leather tops waterproof?

We recommend using our Schnee's Premium Leather Conditioner or Montana Pitch Blend Conditioner. Both of these products work well with our naturally oiled leather uppers to maintain water repellancy as well as the life of the leather (important for multiple rebuilds down the road). Also our Schnee's Premium Leather Conditioner is 100% ODOR FREE and Barnyard Acid Proof (any of you that spend time around the corrals know what that stuff can do to a pair of boots!).

Avoid products like Sno-Seal (blocks the outside pores of the leather reducing breathability and forcing the leather to absorb moisture from the inside leading to premature drying of the leather) as well as liquid oils such as Neatsfoot or Mink Oil (with time these tend to oversoften leather as well as open the natural leather fibers which will cause the integrity of the leather to break down faster).

Using a oil product 1-2 times a season, say before storing the boots for an extended period of time, will not hurt, it is just not something that should be applied regularly.

Thanks~

I love my Schnee's boots and will purchase another pair if these Hunter model's ever wear out! Great boots and love the made in USA.