Need boot advice

pilsner

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Got the .270 dialed in, the Mystery Ranch pack packed , and the freeze dried meals on order. Ready for hunting season except for one thing: boots!
Here is the problem - after years in the army using combat boots and then zero-drop shoes (think minimalists hikers like saloons or Merrill’s) I just can’t go back to a heavy, stiff boot. What is the best hunting boot that is zero or near zero drop in the heel?
Only one I can find that sounds close is the Crispi GT-something (will edit correct info back in after I check link).
Not worried about price just finding a lightweight, low drop heel boot that will last.
Thanks!
 
Have had good success in the past with Salomon and Merrill but it’s been so long since I needed anything approaching a mountain boot that I’m now lost. Located in Central Oregon so places where I can go and try on different brands of boots are appreciated! Already found the Bow Rack in Springfield but they didn’t have the crispi’s I wanted to try in stock.
 
Happy with my Cabelas Meindl Denalis.

I recommend going and trying on as many as you can, and wearing them in store as long as you can.
 
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I'm a minimalist shoe guy as well, but the Lowas don't hurt my feet like most boots.

I'll take a look at the Crispis. If they're really low drop or zero drop (0-4 mm) I'd be real interested in trying a pair.
 
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