Worth the extra cost.
"I replaced my 20 year-old mountain extreme boots with the mountain guide. Significant upgrade and fit finish. After short break in, they fit better than my old boots."
Mountain Guide 400
$555.00
Sometimes you do something really well but that's not good enough - which is pretty much the way it is when your boot company is run by hunters... we're always looking to improve on whatever we build. Guides swear by these boots so we've taken everything up a notch. By using our proven, field tested Mountain Extreme uppers, along with our very aggressive, deep tread K-73™ outsoles, you'll step into a boot that surrounds you in comfort with increased durability, proven traction, and like all our boots, they'll never fail no matter where your hunt takes you. 4.5 lbs. Made in Italy. Available in Medium or Wide widths. Men's sizing (whole & half) Medium (8-12, 13, 14) or Wide (8-12, 13)
Key Features:
- 10" tall leather uppers made with 2.8mm premium leather that utilize a one piece vamp construction with no seams down the tongue for better abrasion resistance and waterproofness
- Reinforced double and triple stitching in high wear areas
- 7mm nylon midsoles for extra support with heavy pack loads
- Kenetrek Supportive Footbeds provide foundational arch support and a pronounced heel pocket
- Anti-corrosive boot hardware that swivels instead of breaking
- Protective rubber toe cap for extra abrasion resistance
- 400 gram Thinsulate™ for comfort in cold weather
- Windtex® waterproof, breathable, flexible membrane
- Custom K-73™ outsoles provide excellent traction and durability
Overall rating: 4.9402986 / 5 from 67 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Mountain Guide 400 boots are praised for their exceptional fit, durability, and quality construction. They offer comfort and support with features like a one-piece vamp construction, reinforced stitching, and a supportive footbed. The boots also provide excellent traction and waterproofing, making them reliable for various hunting conditions.
Summary topics
- Fit: 11%
- Quality: 15%
- Feet Comfort: 10%
Review topics: ["fit","size","quality","issues","wear","comfort","feet","support","boots","guide","need","break","terrain"].
Review highlights
- "At the end of the day my feet felt great, no tired or sore feet." —
- "My feet and ankles are VERY important." —
- "Great support and excellent quality." —
Reviews
Hunting uplands
"Comfortable from very first day in woods hunting for grouse in all types of weather conditions and terrain. A great boot"
Five star for sure
"The best boots I’ve ever owned."
Spectacular product
"The Mountain Guide group of projects stand out way beyond any boot for support, durability and overall performance. Whatever you throw at it the Mountain Guide will handle."
Excellent Boots
"The are comfortable, with great support, very well made and have the right amount of insulation for my uses."
Mountain Guide 400
"This is my 3rd set of Kenetrek Mountain Guide 400 boots. They have held up great over the years…with many miles/years on each pair. You can’t go wrong with Kenetrek."
True comfort!
"Most comfortable boot i own!!"
Great Boot
"Took a brand new pair to the north slope of Alaska and they did well. It was wet all day every day and my feet stayed dry. They provided great support for walking in the uneven tundra. Outperformed the boots of two other brands that my buddies had during the trip. Highly recommend them."
Great boots
"This is me second pair of Kenetrek boots. Both function perfectly for their intended use. No complaints!"
Mountain Guide boots not as comfortable as Mountain Extreme boots
"Quality and boot construction are still top notch. There is a difference in the comfort and ride quality of the Mountain Guide. I spent 10 years wearing the Mountain Extreme Elk hunting in the Bridger National Forest. I wanted to "upgrade" and switched to the Mountain Guide. I will be going back to the Mountain Extreme. For me, the Guide is less comfortable even with the Superfeet Hike Cushion insoles. The difference is the heavy-duty one-piece outsole which is more heavy duty and appears to remove the cushion between the leather upper and the outsole. Your foot and ankle still feel super secure and locked into the upper. However, walking is just not as enjoyable in the Guides. The weight does take more out of your legs over time. This is especially noticeable if you are a full-time desk worker and part time elk hunter. Lighter boots are easier to wear all day. I will be going back to the Mountain Extremes. I just can't justify the lack of comfort for the additional durability the Guide outsole brings."