When our hunting boot customers kept asking us to build a wildland firefighting boot with the same lightweight comfort, durability, and support as our mountain boots, we realized the challenge involved. To pass the INdependent Laboratory Testing for compliance, we had to build a boot that could pass rigorous heat and flame testing and then self-extinguish. After two years of a meticulous design process encompassing every component, our Wildland Fire Boot passed the test.
"This year at the Shot Show, I had a chance to look at Kenetrek's new Wildland Fire boots. I knew that I wanted to try them, so I ordered a pair. Their weight of 2 pounds 8 ounces per boot is lightweight for a wildland boot that meets the NFPA firefighting safety requirements. Unable to test them in actual firefighting conditions, I did the next best thing and started wearing them every day, taking in as many hikes as possible.
Kenetrek took the best features from the Mountain Extreme boots and used that as the platform to build their new Wildland boot. They took aggressive K-lug outsoles and made them fire resistant and increased the toe-to-heel taper for easy walking on any terrain. They also used hot zone Kevlar stitching and laces to ensure fireproof performance. The lace-to-toe construction provides great support and all-day comfort. I usually change out the foot beds on the boots I purchase with aftermarket foot beds, but I really liked the foot beds in this boot.
After fighting wildland fires for over 20 years, I can tell you that keeping your feet in good shape is your best way of having a good seasons. To put it into a hunter's persepctive, just imagine being on a two or three-month sheep hunt. The Wildland boot would also work well for an early season hunting boot. Without having a Gore-Tex liner, the Wildland boot breathes really well and would be a good choice for the hot early seasons hunts. If you are a wildland firefighter and you are in the market for a new pair of boots, I would check out the new Kenetrek Wildland Fire boots." - Robert Hanneman, Hunt Advisor
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