
It never fails to snow a solid 8 inches the night before my first day of turkey hunting in Colorado. As usual, 2025 delivered a heavy blanket of snow to my turkey camp, not the conditions I’d expected for testing the uninsulated, lightweight Crispi Lapponia III hunting boot.
But there I was, awake in the dark at the tail end of a spring blizzard, taking my first steps into the rolling ponderosa forest, 8 inches of fresh snow on the ground. I kicked some steps into a steep hillside, feet biting hard into the partially frozen soil. The boots on my feet were brand new, but with each step, my confidence grew.
By the end of a 2-day hunt, I could confirm that the Italian brand Crispi built one fine boot in the Lapponia III. I’d covered about five off-trail miles in 2 days, through heavy snow, mud, and ice-covered logs. I never once slipped, and my feet were happy as could be.
In short: The Lapponia III is one of Crispi’s lighter, more flexible boots. It aims at turkey, early-season elk, and upland game hunters who will cover off-trail miles with light packs. And for those fast, light hunts, it’s incredibly capable, especially with the newly added Vibram outsole. The flexible sole is more forgiving than some aggressive mountain hunting boots. The lightweight makes every step a little easier. It doesn’t provide as much support as heavier offerings, though, so keep that in mind if you carry very heavy packs.
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Crispi Lapponia III

- Height: 8″
- Weight: 1 lb., 5 oz. per boot (size 9)
- Insulation: Uninsulated
- Upper material: Water-repellent Nubuck leather and breathable PUtek Spider Fabric
Pros
- Powerful yet light
- Excellent traction
- Short break-in period
- Nice compromise of sole stiffness
Cons
- Slight heel slip on steep terrain
Crispi Lapponia III Hunting Boots
The Crispi Lapponia III was updated in 2024 as an evolution of the lightweight Lapponia line. With a flex rating of 2 out of 5 on Crispi’s stiffness scale, it’s one of the brand’s softer boots.
For those used to trail-oriented hiking boots, that does not mean soft. These are still very stiff compared with popular trail boots like the Salmon Quest. But for a serious hunting boot, they flex pretty easily.

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