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I need to get another set of boots. Please vote on your favorite BASE boot and if you mark other, please include what boot you prefer.

If you can, give a supplier for your favorite boot.

Thanks everyone. C-ya!

I voted for Hanwags but am bias because I have no information/experience concerning crispi or others.

I would like to find out more people's opinions about the comparisons between the two, especially those who've had them both!

maybe an option:
Kayland Paraglider
a good offer here:
Northern Paragliding

After a lot of hiking and subsequent BASE and Ground launching I have an ultimate respect for the hanwags!! this is what I use, they are light, sturdy and clean (in terms of snag points.) got them from apex (my second pair)

I would bet that the vast majority of the people answering this poll haven't actually tried more than one kind of boot for jumping. Which means that it's really a poll that ought to have been worded "which jumping boots do you use/own?"

Has anyone posting here actually owned and used for a noticeable length of time two or more different brands of boots?

Anyone know where Crispi boots can be purchased? I'm thinking I'll probably just end up getting a pair of Hanwags when I'm in Moab in a couple weeks.

You are right in my choice in boots. I have only used Hanwags (vs other high end ankle supporting boots) in parachute operations. However I think that their dominance in the paragliding market may give some insight to their BASE application. But it really doesnt matter, just wear Teva's

 
Try this:

http://www.crittermountainwear.com/index.php?id=boots

Cheapest I could find for Hanwags in Europe was €145 from these guys http://www.horizonte-vertical.net/
They also sell Crispis and Charly Insider helmets

i choose hiking boots as they:
dont weigh that musch
dont look like a person want to climb a mountain in the summer down town
they give better support than regular shoos
they aint so expencevi as Hanwags,so i wont be so sad as i break my leg anyway and they need to cut my boots off



by the way the boots i use right now is a pair of DM´s that i got cheap in a shooe shop near a rather famus brigde near Tom´s house

I think Apex had some Crispi's at Bridge day. They may be selling them now.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Crispi boots fit a little wider than the Hanwags. I bought a size 13 Crispi and found them to be very comfortable for even the long hikes in Norway.
If you have any questions on where to buy them contact Crispi.
http://www.crispi.it/home_uk.php

Crispi's have a wide fit compared with most shoes generally.

I have pretty wide feet. Crispi's fit well, and are very comfortable. I haven't yet tried Hanwags for longer than about 5 minutes (no hiking, no jumping, just walking around in a parking lot). I think the Hanwags are a little narrower.

These are my regular BASE, hiking, scrambling, backpacking and everyday boots. Comfy, good support and not too expensive.
http://www.raichle.ch/...p;tid=3480&sid=2

When the landing area is pure shite and full of rocks and other nasty things I bust out these bad boys. http://www.koflach.com/products.html go to this page and select "Degre" boot. They are ultra comfy even on long hikes and provide excellent protection all around. The downside to both of these is the need to tape up the hooks! I know the Hanwags don't have hooks on them which is a minor advantage.

Just bought a pair of these: http://www.thewindyplanet.com/...id/1440768/SFV/31052 and they have worked well for jumping, hiking and paragliding.

There is an urban angle to boots. Some buildings have steel staircases and in the dead of night even a single jumper can sound like Frankenstein clanking and banging up the stairs. In the old days, when no one used boots, our aptly named sneakers, or tennis shoes, made it a non-issue. The answer of course is by all means wear your boots, but always have a cheap pair of slip on rubbers (galoshes?) in your kitbag to deaden your footfalls . . .

NickD
BASE 194

Anybody know where I can score some of these?
http://www.crispi.it/prodotto_uk.php

Go to paragliding, then Paratec GTX

Edit: Okay, I just got off the phone with these guys:
AIR CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, INC.
2800 TORREY PINES SCENIC DRIVE
92037 LA JOLLA, CA
CALIFORNIA
tel. +1 858 452 9858

(west coast Crispi distributor)

Apparently, Crispis come in three basic models for paragliders. The Pegasus GTX is the bottom of the line. One step up would be the Paratec GTX ($199). The Top of the line model is the Airborne GTX ($245).

I told the person on the phone what I would be using the boots for and that my requirements may be slightly different than for a paraglider pilot.

The person I spoke to said the Airborne was slightly more durable than the Hanwag boot. His Hanwag boots did last four years or so though.

He sells both Crispi and Hanwag so it's likely there's no real conflict of interest and I think he's giving straight information.

He said one benefit of the Crispi boot over Hanwag is that the stiffener can be disengaged for hiking and then re-engaged when you need the full support of the boot.

The Crispis are also a few ounces lighter than the Hanwags

These are sounding pretty good.

I used to pop the ankle support in and out (it takes about 2 seconds) for hiking/jumping. It's gotten so that I've just left it out for the last year or two, though.

 

I've read the exact opposite on two paraglider forums.

 

Yeah, there's a store around here that puts you on a treadmill and shoots video of your stride so they can determine your running style and fit your shoes accordingly. Maybe I'll take in some BASE footage and they can tell me what boots to get.

Seriously, I'm about 10 minutes of internet research away from ordering a pair of Crispis.

 

REI doesn't carry Crispi paraglider boots. I've seen everything they have and all models are coming up short of my requirements.

(That's even considering that I get a heavy discount there)

That's weird. My experience owning the Crispi's was that they fit my (wide) foot pretty well. My experience trying on the Hanwags and walking around in them was that they were too narrow for my feet.

I ordered the Crispi Airborne GTX from AIR CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, INC.

$260 shipped. We'll see what happens

Yo,
I voted for hanwags, I had some kickass solomons but when I tried the Hanwags....love.
I pounded in a few weeks ago and I believe the multiple layers of the soles obsorbed a lot of the shock, the support in the ankles is fantastic too. I'm sure if I was wearing my solomons or *gasp* just regular shoes i wouldnt be walking.I escaped with only a fractured L2.
I would check out hanwags on the internet,I got mine from a paragliding instructor for $200 tax included,It Moab there is a huge markup.
~J

I jump with a pair of ice climbing boots from Lasportiva. see them here
They are relatively expensive boots but they have a hard sole so it gives you excellent support and protection
when you come pounding in a rock.
Added bonus they do not have any hooks and they are very light.
These boots are also great hiking boots for those long sketchy approches.
But if you are looking for an all around type of boots to also use on urban jumps there ought to be more appropriate boots out there.
Anyways, just thought I'd add a pair to the list of good boots to chose from.

i am planning to sell this pair. my favorite.

This redefines the concept of the Nike "air" ...

Anyone own a pair of these? If so, I'd like any feedback you can give.

http://www.explore64.com/...s.html?swatch=BWBBLA

As an ex Mil boy I wear the Matterhorn boots. I've been using them for 12 years. I'm at my third pair.

Chad

For the not so bad landing areas I use Raichle mid weight climbing boots

For the shit landings Technica Ice climbing boots, with an ankle brace in each.

Tom Dancs

PS: Chad I can introduce you to the Second Ascent guys...

Who?

I tried and now love my FOX Boots.
they are special military boots and have several good points for me:
they are absolutely quiet, really (sometimes you need that)
very good grip on earth, rocks, steel, concrete, glass, ....
waterresistant
no hooks for the laces
black ;-)

Adidas GSG9

Personally, I use my super secret high-speed low drag magic ninja boots! They provide absolutely no protection of the ankle whatsoever, but they're easy to cut off when you break your leg.

THAT IS FUCKIN" Funny. For how much???

just so you know you are looking at a fine pair of a safetyware with a long record of flawless performance. i would venture to guess they saved my ankles in over 700-800 landings some of which would easily qualify for real TV. it is not going to be cheap