I have crispi nevadas, crispi guides, and schnees granites. They have all been great boots, next pair will probably be another Nevada. They just fit MY foot best. The schnees are made just as well as the crispis in my opinion just depends how they fit you. Schnees has some very good sales right now, I think the beartooths would suit you well for years, much better than Rocky’s.

https://schnees.com/beartooth-200g-mens/

Crispi are great boots.

The last time I went to Rockys I bought three pair and even though they are made in Ohio their materials are coming from China. Since I moved up to Fond du lac I will be getting some Mucks when I need them.

Theres plenty of items Ill purchase used or slightly used, but footwear worn by another person aint one of em.....just thinking about it gives me the creeps.
Ive had many pair of Schnees over the years and I wouldnt buy a pair today. Their rubber upper quality has went to crap and not uncommon to have them cracking within two years which is not acceptable at their price point. Have a pair of Danner 600gram leather boot that ive hd for 15 years and they are a great boot. Not sure of danners current quality. Im following this thread and anxious to get my hands on some Crispis to check out.

Danner Pronghorns were once a USA made product, I'm still wearing a pair I bought in 2007. Today I'd suggest either Crispi or Kenntrek boots.

I bought a pair of Kenetrek Hard Scrabble ST for work a few years ago and liked them so much I have bought a pair of Mountain Extreme 400 and a pair of Mountain Extreme 1000 after my Meindls finally gave up the ghost. The 1000 gram models are not too heavy for a 1000 gram boot and very comfortable. All 3 pairs have worn very well especially the Hard Scrabble as they have been worn a minimum of 5 days a week for the last couple years.

I’ve owned a pair of Rocky Bear claws and can say with confidence they are not in the same league with Kenetrek, Crispi, or Meindl by a long shot.

I bought a pair of Keens for work and threw them in my suitcase when I went to Washington this Spring. 5 miles in my “hunting boots” had my feet screaming!! Once I made it back to the truck I put the Keens on and never looked back, lol. Averaged 8.7 miles a day in them in Washington and Montana. No blisters. No wet feet. No discomfort whatsoever. Last year my feet were wrapped and taped after Day 1.
I count a boot as “waterproof” if I can walk a mile through a dew covered field/prairie/meadow and my feet still be dry. Those boots are definitely waterproof. Bought a spare pair as soon as I got home. They aren’t high boots, only above the ankle, but lightweight and tough!

I have a pair of Meindl boots.They are great except that the sole at the heel is a bit narrow. I also have a pair of (Danner USMC RAT Gore-Tex Temperate Boot) there for $89. made in USA. from Armynavyoutdoors. they have 3 different models, warm climate (non water proof), temperate (water proof non insulated) and a cold climate (insulated and water proof). buy a few pairs of socks and get free shipping.

I'll vouch for them. I have a pair of the Schnee Granites, and I really like them, but what I recommend to everyone, and I might get next time is the next step down in their line, called I believe the Beartooths. Those have a ton of good reviews and I know several people who have them and can't say enough good about them. Everyone says they are super comfortable and almost no break in. I like a lot of ankle support and so I got their Granites which is their stiffest boot. They are super comfortable now and I really like them, but they were the toughest boot I've ever owned to break in. I had about 800 miles on them before they were fully broken in. Over two years old now, and I figure I will get another year out of them anyways. They are still waterproof, and I can never get boots that stay waterproof for any length of time.

Crispi's are a good, well built boot, if you can wear them. They have almost no arch support and I have high arches and a bad arch on the one foot. I wanted to like them, but even with arch supports in them I couldn't wear them. The Kennetreks are the most comfortable boot I've ever put on, but I know quite a few people who have them and it is about a 50/50 chance that you are going to get a pair that are waterproof, and I just couldn't see spending the money they want for them, with that kind of reliability on waterproofness.

I ordered the Schnee Beartooths.

This ^ The best boot you will ever own is a Crispi!!!!