MarcusBrody
Active member
I find that my very favorite all around travel "boots" are low cut alpine approach shoes. Basically low cut hiking boots. They're lighter than boots, but tougher than trail runners and stiffer and supportive underfoot. I appreciate that as I frequently carry a ~35 pound pack. I wouldn't jog in them or go through deep snow (without gaiters), but for "who knows what the day will bring" footwear, they're hard to beat.
I personally use Millet Tridents. Similar are Salewa's Mountain Trainer (which I just couldn't get to work with the tongue, but they're beautifully made shoes).
When I do need real boots, I use Salewa Crows, which are light mountaineering/trekking boots. They're tough, but very light for what they are and very supportive of my ankles if I want that. I wear them for most of my winter hiking and their nice when you want to be able to put the edge of your boot down and know it is stiff enough to hold. They also take semi-auto crampons, though I rarely use them as my microspikes are generally all i need. Overall, though, I choose the shoes more often.
I personally use Millet Tridents. Similar are Salewa's Mountain Trainer (which I just couldn't get to work with the tongue, but they're beautifully made shoes).
When I do need real boots, I use Salewa Crows, which are light mountaineering/trekking boots. They're tough, but very light for what they are and very supportive of my ankles if I want that. I wear them for most of my winter hiking and their nice when you want to be able to put the edge of your boot down and know it is stiff enough to hold. They also take semi-auto crampons, though I rarely use them as my microspikes are generally all i need. Overall, though, I choose the shoes more often.