Crispi boots overkill?

[RLXFXR]

Hey all, headed to the Hoedspruit area of SA next month to hunt kudu and gemsbok. Are my Crispi non-insulated Legend boots too heavy and overkill? Where can I buy the short, canvas gaiters I see everyone wearing in pictures? Thanks!

 

[JimP]

I've quit wearing my heaver high top type of boots since most of my hunting is now done in the fall of the year and the Crispi non insulated Colorado II's work quite well. However a high top boot will never go out of style for a lot of reasons and you should have no problem wearing them on your hunt.

As for the gaiters, I only wear them when in the deep snow to try and keep my pant legs dry, A totally different type of circumstance.

 

[Altitude sickness]

If you are sitting in a blind those boots are fine. No need to buy more boots.

But Those are more height, ankle support and sole stiffness than needed for SA PG hunt.

If stalking; you will sound like a pregnant yak walking in those.

 

[Andrew62]

While those will work, don't be shocked if your guide is wearing sandals, seriously, wear whatever you have that is comfortable. I personally wear Oboz brand boots from Sportsmans Warehouse.

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

These and others are available on the Courteney website:

 

[DAK]

Hey man, welcome to the site! I have worn my crispi lapponia IIIs for all three of my African hunts but it’s a much softer sole, basically the same as a tennis shoe. Agreed with the above that your boot is very stiff so while stalking it’s probably gonna make a lot of noise.

 

[Nosler guy]

Hunted that area a few years back. Tracker was wearing cheap Walmart sneakers, PH had lighter weight ankle high Merrell hikers. My Daughter and I had all leather Keen ankle high hikers - they were about perfect. We hunted pretty much all spot and stalk. Don't really need a heavy boot around there unless you have Klipspringer or a semi mountainus species on the list

 

[Doug3006]

I’ve never hunted in the Hoedspruit area, but I’m pretty sure that your Crispi boots are heavier than necessary. A good pair of hiking trail shoes or boots is all you’ll need.