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<blockquote data-quote="catamountsierra" data-source="post: 1552202" data-attributes="member: 79865"><p>I've gotten away from wearing "hunting" boots, as I have found most to be heavier than I like. I am currently wearing Asolo backpacking boots, and with good wool socks my feet are fine in 20 degree temperatures as long as I don't sit still too long. I use good gaiters, and the combination has gotten me across streams without my feet getting wet even when the water depth is greater than the height of the boots. The pair of Asolo boots weighs the same as one of the hunting boots that I had been wearing before; I keep those boots for stand hunting in really cold weather. I want to get some entry-level to mid-level mountaineering boots, which might be a bit heavier than what I have now, but offer more protection from rocks and stiffer soles for climbing.</p><p>The most important thing, regardless of the style of boots that you want, is to make sure they fit your foot well. This means width, length (not just overall but also heel to ball of foot so they bend in the right place for your foot), height, etc. The boot needs to be snug enough to support your foot, but also loose enough to allow thicker socks if desired and not limit circulation; it doesn't matter how much insulation a boot has, if it cuts off the circulation your feet will get cold. I wear Asolos because they fit my feet, but the Scarpas are just too narrow for my foot.</p><p>Besides fit, I look for good waterproofing, a 90-degree or better mountaineering style heel, good lugs for traction, and a sole that is stiff enough to jam the side of a toe and climb.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catamountsierra, post: 1552202, member: 79865"] I've gotten away from wearing "hunting" boots, as I have found most to be heavier than I like. I am currently wearing Asolo backpacking boots, and with good wool socks my feet are fine in 20 degree temperatures as long as I don't sit still too long. I use good gaiters, and the combination has gotten me across streams without my feet getting wet even when the water depth is greater than the height of the boots. The pair of Asolo boots weighs the same as one of the hunting boots that I had been wearing before; I keep those boots for stand hunting in really cold weather. I want to get some entry-level to mid-level mountaineering boots, which might be a bit heavier than what I have now, but offer more protection from rocks and stiffer soles for climbing. The most important thing, regardless of the style of boots that you want, is to make sure they fit your foot well. This means width, length (not just overall but also heel to ball of foot so they bend in the right place for your foot), height, etc. The boot needs to be snug enough to support your foot, but also loose enough to allow thicker socks if desired and not limit circulation; it doesn't matter how much insulation a boot has, if it cuts off the circulation your feet will get cold. I wear Asolos because they fit my feet, but the Scarpas are just too narrow for my foot. Besides fit, I look for good waterproofing, a 90-degree or better mountaineering style heel, good lugs for traction, and a sole that is stiff enough to jam the side of a toe and climb. [/QUOTE]
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