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#324 | A Boot Built for Bird Country: Inside Crispi’s Upland Pro with Lars Anderson

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Wilderness, Sports, Hobbies, Nature, Science, Leisure

4.8972 Ratings

🗓️ 18 July 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson speaks with Lars Anderson from Crispi USA about what sets their hunting boots apart. They discuss everything from Italian craftsmanship and innovation to outdoor functionality, sizing, and real-world hunting stories. A must-listen for hunters, gear nerds, and anyone curious about high-performance footwear for the field. Lars Anderson is the Customer Service & Dealer Relations Manager at Crispi USA, deeply involved in product design, customer education, and outreach. A passionate hunter and outdoorsman, Lars brings firsthand field experiences and technical insight into what makes Crispi boots ideal for upland hunting and beyond. Expect to Learn The history of Crispi USA and its Italian roots. Key design features like Gore‑Tex, Vibram soles, and ankle support systems. How the “Upland Pro” and other models cater to specific hunting terrains. Practical advice on sizing and boot maintenance to avoid common issues. Real hunter feedback shaping ongoing product development.  Episode Breakdown with Timestamps [00:00:00] - Coming Up and background of Crispi [00:07:03] - Crispi Origin Story [00:11:10] - What Makes Crispi Boots Different [00:17:55] - Feedback Loop from Upland Hunters [00:24:53] - Standout Boot Features - Stiffness of the Boot [00:29:53] - New Upland Boots Flex [00:37:23] - Back of the Boot [00:46:45] - Leather Synthetic Boots, Polyurethane and Rubber Rands [00:50:38] - Sizing and Fit for Crispi Boots [00:56:42] - Order and Return Plan [00:57:47] - Events and Upcoming shows [01:04:27] - Learn More about Crispi Boots Follow Guest Lars Anderson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-anderson-4b4268365/  Company’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crispihunting/?g=5  Follow Host Nick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xnicklarsonx/ Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdshot.podcast/?hl=en Listening Links Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@birdshotpodcast8302 SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshotUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/

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0:00.0

We wanted to make the absolute best upland hunting boot on the market.

0:03.0

We thought that that was something that was kind of lacking as far as the boot world. There wasn't really anything that, like there was a lot of boots that would work and they would probably do a really good job, but there was nothing that was like the perfect up one hunting boot. So for us to build that boot, we already had a couple ideas. So we get on the phone with the Italians and their R&D team,

0:22.1

and we kind of tell them exactly what we think needs that boot, we already had a couple ideas. So we get on the phone with the Italians and their

0:21.4

R&D team and we kind of tell them exactly what we think needs to be on the boot. And they go back

0:27.0

to the drawing table and create a couple different designs. And we kind of just go back and forth a little

0:32.1

bit until we think that we have what we want. And they send us over a couple samples. We usually

0:36.8

test it for a

0:37.7

year or two years.

0:44.6

Hey everyone, Nick Larson here, host of the Bird Shop podcast, the show where we go beyond the

0:49.6

flush to explore the full upland hunting experience with guests from all across the uplands,

0:54.9

from shotguns to bird dogs to habitat and conservation and the traditions that connect all of us

1:00.3

to a life of field.

1:01.9

The Birdshop podcast is presented by Onyx Hunt and supported by folks just like you via our

1:07.0

Patreon community.

1:08.4

If you want to stay up to date and not miss any of our upcoming episodes, be sure to subscribe and follow the show in your podcast player or YouTube wherever you're listening or watching today. Go ahead and tap that button. Thank you for doing so. And with that said, let's get into today's conversation on the Birdshot podcast. All right lauras welcome to the birdshot podcast thanks

1:28.3

for joining me today buddy yeah absolutely thanks for having me we're super excited to be on i like to think

1:32.7

about this we are recording this on july 9th so we have officially rounded the bend after the 4th of

1:39.7

july i like to think it's sort of all downhill from here thinking about hunting season and fall. Oh, yeah, definitely. That's all that's been on my mind recently. Even going up pitching, I'm like, man, one of their birds up there. Heck yeah. Well, we're going to talk plenty of hunting today. And specifically, Boots, we got Lars Henderson from Krispy USA with us today on the podcast, conversation I've been looking forward to. We're going to get into that for sure. But what kind of trouble you get up to in the summer? What keeps you busy this time of year? Man, this time of year, all I'm doing really is fly fishing. Basically from the end of trucker season, February 15th, up until September 1st. Every weekend, I'm either fly fishing or out on the boat somewhere.

2:20.3

It looks like you're maybe at Krispy USA HQ there, where you guys located?

2:24.0

Yeah, so we're based out of Utah, just south of Salt Lake City here in Linden.

2:28.3

So everything for North America comes directly here, right here in HQ.

2:35.0

Okay, cool.

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