Grisport In Action
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Grisport BootsIf you had walked into our Dunedin store six months ago and asked for a good quality, waterproof, breathable all leather boot for under $400 the answer would have been “there is no such thing”. That was until we had the opportunity to stock the Italian made Gri Sport range of boots. Grisport manufacture a large range of outdoor and safety footwear and this year for the first time the outdoor range has become available to the Hunting and Fishing chain of stores. These boots are placed well in our existing range of footwear, above the cheaper Chinese boots but below the high priced German manufactured models, and will find favour with many Kiwi hunters, farmers and outdoor enthusiasts. I recently spent a week in the hills and gave the mid-range Kaweka model a taste of snow, rock and riverbed. The wide fit of all the Grisport models means that most Kiwis will be comfortable in them. In the past, many European boots have been too narrow for our jandle spread feet. This is definitely not the case with these. I would describe this range of boots as an ideal bush boot giving you enough flex to stalk quietly through the bush but, at the same time, providing plenty of good ankle support. | |
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Rock hopping up and down mountain streams, the Vibram sole gave me plenty of grip and I always felt sure-footed. The Sympatex waterproof, breathable lining kept my feet warm and dry until I went in over my knees but then pumped dry as you would expect from this type of boot construction. Although not having a full shank or rigid foot bed, I would not recommend them as a hard out alpine boot. At the end of the week, apart from the odd rock scar, the Kaweka boots look every bit as though they would go on to handle many more enjoyable adventures in the hills. Scott Kunac | ||
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Mark Crossen reckons..."The Grisport Kaweka boot has more support sideways, stiffer in the sole, more aggressive sole and seem to be warmer/ dryer. I have attached a photo so you can see me giving them a little work out. Sorry no big Bull Thar to really show-off." |
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Scott's Grisport Footwear findings
Hello,
I just wanted to write to you give you my feedback on your Gri-Sport Hunting boots. I brought the Classic SPX about a year
ago and I think they would just about have to be the best boots I have ever purchased.
I hunt all year around, from Fallow around Wanganui to Thar down the South Island to Sika in the Kaimanawas.
The Classic has been up to all these Tasks without any complaint.
The only thing that has happened is that a lace hook broke off, but that is not the boots fault as it got caught on a tree root.
I picked the Classic boots as being a family man that's all I could afford. I thought being the cheapest that they might not be
as good as the highter end boots in the line, but they are not showing any sign of wear or tear despite the hammering they
have had over the past year. Maybe one day when I have worn them out I will try another model in the range, but it is hard to
imagine any boot being better than the ones I have.
Thanks
Scott from Wanganui
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