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Yes, comfy right out of the box... little break-in required.

Soles are bit soft for heavier loads and rocky terrain.

TiA, who did this retread for you and what was the cost including time and marerials?

Andy,

I'd check out the Cabela's Meindls. I'm far from a boot expert, but I can say I'll keep buying these boots as long as they make 'em. I absolutely love them, and they're fine in hot weather.

Tanner or anyone else with experience with the Cabela's Mendls, do those tend to run true to size?

actually they run very untrue to size. I normally wear a 11.5-12 and I think I bought a 10-10.5 in the meindl, they are also a wide boot which unfortunatly didn't work for me. if your foot is on the wider side the meindls are awesome boots.

Mine ran very true to size -

Mine too.

The Meindls I bought two weeks ago at the new Cabela's in Grand Rapids, MI were true to size for me. I do have wider feet and they felt great right out of the box!

I would add, that whenver possible, go get fitted for yuor boots. Makes getting the right boot easier.

The Meindls seem to run about 1/2 size larger than marked. That is based on the three pair I have purchased.

I have a wide foot and the Meindls work for my foot.

The Timberland or Kennetreks are comfy.

I'm going on a bunch over ten years with Wolverines.....I even paid more than a new price to have them resoled and heeled and repaired because I couldn't find new boots any better.....

They have run true to size for me. I recently bought a pair of 10.5s. And they are perfect. I really like these boots.

I've owned Danner Pronghorns and Elk Hunters. Both are good boots. The Mendls seem much better however.

Has anyone tried the Under Armour Speed Freak ?

Yes and I returned them b/c they secondary arch (under your toes) didn't fit right for me. =(

I ended up driving to Reno and settling for the Meindel Air Revolutions which fit good in the width and I think I went with an 11.5 (Normal shoe size is 12). I did try on the ultralight meindels but they were MEGA wide for my foot and the fit was different than the Air's.

I also hunt in Northern California where bow season is mid july and it's usually around 100*. Opening day of rifle in mid august it was supposed to get up to 112* and I ended up hiking about 2.5 miles down some stuff that I honestly got scared b/c I couldnt go back up. My feet were on fire but with some thin smart wool socks I never got any blisters when I hit the truck about noon. That in itself was amazing.

My only complaint is that the sole is not resoleable and the bottoms are thin. I don't know if they would be a good alpine granite hopping type boot with a heavy pack.

I picked up a pear of Lowa Renegades LL (Stands for leather lined) about 2 weeks and 12 miles ago (I do several 2-3 mile hikes a week).
Coming into the hot Arizona season and I was looking for a lightweight non-Gortex boot available in W sizes. Well made boot. While I've replaced the insole, that's something I do with all my boots.
I look forward to trying these out in the June-July monsoons, as well as the hot desert.
While I haven't used them on any extended hikes, I'd say they are worth a look for anyone looking for a non-gortex lightweight boot.

I just came across these while looking for some Crater Rims. http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=6Y5H# I have never seen them listed on Danner's website but I am considering a pair. 2 good reviews so far. Found these as well http://www.altrec.com/lowa-boots/mens-uplander-hiking-boots/

Yes I have a pair of them, after break in pretty comfortable and supportive for the price point. You will find them stiffer than the Pronhorns IME. I like a stiffer boot, my current favorites are the Cabela's Mountain Hiker light (no longer made). My next pair I would like to try the Meindl Alaska hunter/hiker,Hanwag, Lowa or the Kennetrek Mountain Extreme if I get approval from the war department.
Anyone tried the Kennetrek Terrane?
*EDITED to add** Sierra trading post has some good deals on Hanwag right now, might look into that.

I would look at the Lowa Zephyr in the mid height. Lowa Renegade in the leather lined would be another option.

Went for the Cabelas Meindl Ultralight non insulated beacuse they support my wonky ankle better.

I have five pair of Meindls of various types of boots and shoes. I don't know if any are the same size. For me, they tend to fit bigger than the label. In some models, they do have different widths.

I recommend that you try them on for best fit.