As you may have read in a previous review I did on the Crispi Wyoming, things got off to a rocky start, but ended very favorably. With what learned from the Wyoming I took right over to a new release for Crispi this year, the Colorado. This boot was made in mind for folks that wanted a beefier boot without sacrificing flexibility. The Colorado is equipped with the same upper that many know and love from their ever popular boot The Summit. Unlike the EVA sole that came on The Summit though, The Colorado packs a polyurethane sole for more rigidity and longevity. With that they threw in their dual density polyurethane sole in the high impact areas of the boot. This is going to help fight against foot fatigue. Abrasion resistant cordura is what makes up the upper of this boot. This is super breathable and lightweight, making The Colorado a fantastic boot choice for early season hunting. Another feature that Crispi has added is their ABSS or ankle bone support system. The ABSS is going to give you the support you need in heavy pack outs and steep terrain. Of course The Colorado comes with a full Gortex wrap as well, making it waterproof.
Now, that you’ve got an overview on the boot, let’s dive into what I think so far. Going off of my first impressions of The Wyoming, I’d be lying if I said that there wasn’t a little bit of doubt in my head about The Colorado. That doubt was soon crushed into the dirt after pounding out 9 miles right out of the box. The thing that I’ve been really enjoying about these is the dual density polyurethane sole. I can feel the cushion when hiking around. They don’t feel like cement blocks on my feet as the boot reacts to the footfall. Because of that, there is a high probability that I will be able to pull off stalks in these with my bow. That is something that excites me living in the desert where everything wants to poke you.
Another area that I have been extremely impressed with is the lack of foot fatigue that I’ve experienced in The Colorado. Again, it’s gotta be that dual density sole. On top of that, these are pretty lightweight for being a full on boot. Looks like they come in at around 1.7 pounds per boot. This just adds to the lack of fatigue. Now, I know that isn’t as lightweight as some models, but with the support that comes with this boot, it’s a small amount of weight I’m willing to trade.
Up until this point, I’ve got about 25 miles of hiking on The Colorado. That isn’t on the sidewalk either. A great deal of it came hiking through our Arizona Bear Country, which is no walk in the park. So far, I’m not noticing any pulls, tears, or any type of failure when it comes to durability. Living in the rocky country that is the desert, I am curious to see what shape these are in come end of the season. Also, if the outer layer will hold up enough to keep that waterproofing liner safe and sound. Only time will tell, but I am very optimistic.
Boots have become somewhat of a stress test for me throughout the years. Because of that, I’ve been on the constant lookout for a boot that fits exactly what I need out of it. Comfort, durability, actually be waterproof, and give me the potential to stalk in them. So far, so good with The Colorado. One can only hope I guess! That’s a start and a heck of a one at that. Be sure to keep your eyes out for an in depth review later in the year, after I’ve run these Crispi Colorado boots through the Fall hunting seasons.
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