Lightish backpacking boots?

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

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I&#39;ve got some backpacking with probably some scrambling this summer. One of the trips maybe be several nights. In the past I have hiked big days in my Schnees hunting boots. They are very stiff and not super light, but my feet like them. There has to be a compromise though. For summer use I need a lower more breathable option. I do want pretty stiff especially the sole. Been having some turf toe in my left foot and I think it&#39;s from wearing too soft of a daily shoe.</p>
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La Sportiva super cheap on outdoor prolink. Aren&#39;t all those super narrow?</p>

[zion zig zag]

The La Sportiva TX Hike, Tx[emoji640] and Tx[emoji639] are all wide. You’d have to decide if they’re stiff enough. They’re what I use as summer, lightweight hikers and I use Kennetrek MTN Extremes as hunting boots.

Prolink has great deals at times and I stock up.


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[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Sweet. TX Hike Mid GTX for $113 on there right now.

[XXX-er]

I got a couple pair of the La Sportiva Wildcat GTX and they fit me pretty well but i have pretty wierd feet, IME they are wide in the front and narrow in the heel,

that plastic around the heel of the wildcat gives them a lot of support I used them to run in you might want more shoe if you are back packing

if you liked the Vulcan AT boots they might be your shoe and GTX means gortex right ?

[skis_the_trees]

Def would recommend a climbing approach shoe like the Sportiva TX series rather than a boot. I haven’t worn a hiking boot for hiking/approaching for years and will never go back.

Scarpa also makes some great models.

Consider a separate carbon fiber insert if you need more support for your toe.


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