Boots or Shoes

[dan]

Gee my Asolo are well over 4 pounds of course they are size 14.

 

I love those boots, it is my first pair of really good hiking boots. They are just about worn out after 5 years.

 

We we hiked through Double H our guide wore hiking shoes, some of the terrain was pretty rough. I think it all comes down to conditioning, if you wear shoes make sure your ankles are ready for the trip.

[Gold Winger]

Dang! You could use those boots as an emergency shelter for a smaller scout.

[Herms]

A great high top, light weight boot that "breaths" well are Original Swats. A lot of us got them before we went to Iraq (the "Eleven Pounders" were just to uncomfortable) and they were awesome on not only the sand, but the broken rock areas as well. Highly recommend them. Price - about $65

 

For Philmont, I will follow the crowd and recommend a good high top boot. Baldy and the Tooth, a must.

[GNX Guy]

Having walked the trails, I would not use hiking boots or hiking shoes, I would suggest you investigate backpacking boots, there is a difference.

 

You'll be glad you did.

[Slouchhat]

HAIX mountain boots, my footwear of choice.

[Its Me]

 

 

After checking some on boot weights I must of been refering to boots made by Cemex. But they wear like concrete.

[Gold Winger]

Oh, that cement is just, it's there for the weight, dear

Five'll get ya ten old Mackys back in town.