I've had these boots for 3yrs now and mine have been to Afghanistan and all over the Pocono Mountains. I do take great care of them and they still look almost brand new. The out sole is the best I've ever seen they are my go to boot. I have 2 pairs of Asolo's and one pair of Lowa's but the Kenises is my favorite by far. Spend the money and your feet will thank you.
So you've had them in some pretty warm climates? I'm going to Central America and am skeptical whether or not to bring my Kinesis Pro's due to them being too heavy or too hot. Do you just use a thin hiking sock in warmer temps? I've only used these boots up North so far.
I'm still rocking these badboys! I use them for hiking and hunting. Over the years I've consistently cleaned and oiled the leather with snow seal 2-3 times a year and their holding up great still. Only defect thus far is a tiny delamination of the rand where the boot creases while walking.
@@Nick-qb9jc Thats the problem with my 5 year old crispi besseggen version 1 also. I am looking to replace the sole on them now. There is a shop here in Norway that advertise that they can do it for about 100 USD. I am going to try it and hope that my goretex lining and leather hold up. I wonder if there are boots that last more than five years without repairs. Maybe merell wilderness? Alfa has a modern boot called impact that has a five year warranty and they will extend that with three years if you have them serviced, but I didnt like my other Alfa boots and the build quality seems a little off on them. I wonder if its a question of comfort vs. sustainability. The flexibility of my crispi boots are great, but the leather seems to have started to take in water. The grip of vibram is great, but they wear out after five years of frequent use.
The boots have been and are still amazing! Extremely comfortable even more so now that there warn in. I snow seal them after every few heavy uses and I think they'll last forever honestly! Worth every penny
Thanks for the review. Do you know if the sole is stiff enough for strap-on crampons? I have Grivel V10's to slap on when in need of climbing icy, slick hills/mountains here in Wyoming. Thanks!
The sole is very rigid, comparatively speaking it's just a step below a mountaineering boot with regard to sole rigidity. So crampons would be no issue.
I've had these boots for 3yrs now and mine have been to Afghanistan and all over the Pocono Mountains. I do take great care of them and they still look almost brand new. The out sole is the best I've ever seen they are my go to boot. I have 2 pairs of Asolo's and one pair of Lowa's but the Kenises is my favorite by far. Spend the money and your feet will thank you.
So you've had them in some pretty warm climates? I'm going to Central America and am skeptical whether or not to bring my Kinesis Pro's due to them being too heavy or too hot. Do you just use a thin hiking sock in warmer temps? I've only used these boots up North so far.
Are they still alive? I would love to know more about your long-term experiences. Even if your reply shows up years from now.
I'm still rocking these badboys! I use them for hiking and hunting. Over the years I've consistently cleaned and oiled the leather with snow seal 2-3 times a year and their holding up great still. Only defect thus far is a tiny delamination of the rand where the boot creases while walking.
@@Nick-qb9jc Thats the problem with my 5 year old crispi besseggen version 1 also. I am looking to replace the sole on them now. There is a shop here in Norway that advertise that they can do it for about 100 USD. I am going to try it and hope that my goretex lining and leather hold up. I wonder if there are boots that last more than five years without repairs. Maybe merell wilderness? Alfa has a modern boot called impact that has a five year warranty and they will extend that with three years if you have them serviced, but I didnt like my other Alfa boots and the build quality seems a little off on them. I wonder if its a question of comfort vs. sustainability. The flexibility of my crispi boots are great, but the leather seems to have started to take in water. The grip of vibram is great, but they wear out after five years of frequent use.
Had mine for 8 years, gone on multiple 10 day backpacking trips. Saved my ankles and maybe my life. Never had wet feet. Best boot ever.
144p? which pixel are the shoes?
nope, cant tell 'messes with the shoelaces' due to 144p quality. But funny you thought we might see it
thanks for the review. do you still have them and are you still satisfied with the boots? do they still look brand new?
The boots have been and are still amazing! Extremely comfortable even more so now that there warn in. I snow seal them after every few heavy uses and I think they'll last forever honestly! Worth every penny
Thanks for the review. Do you know if the sole is stiff enough for strap-on crampons? I have Grivel V10's to slap on when in need of climbing icy, slick hills/mountains here in Wyoming. Thanks!
The sole is very rigid, comparatively speaking it's just a step below a mountaineering boot with regard to sole rigidity. So crampons would be no issue.