boot recommendations?

[buckyball1]

Hi---I've hiked for a good number of years in Scarpa SLs (a fairly heavy, high leather boot with a Vibram sole). I have been very pleased with these, but am exploring the possibility of a lighter boot which will still meet my needs. I am a size 45 1/2-46, have a high arch and a mediium to wide foot. I need a decent amount of ankle support. The bulk of my hiking is on trails up 3000-5000 ft peaks in ME/NH with a day pack (some easy rock and slides here and there). I would also like possibilities to use on a "section" of AT from Troutville, VA to Katahdin with a pack weight ranging from 25-35 pounds. many thanks for any ideas.---jim

 

[Mark_Goodearl]

I've got a very similar foot (size 44.5) & I use and recommend Scarpa's "Zero Gravity 65 XCR" hiking boots for the same kind of travel & pack weight. They'll have the same foot shape as your SL's so that's a plus!

Here's more info on them (hopefully the link works, if not, plug the text into Google):
http://www.backcountry.com/store/BL...C2000x060&keyword=zg+65+gtx+hiking+boot++mens

Good luck!

 

[WhiteMTHike]

http://images.ems.com/media/images/products/210/21018/2101871/210187145/210187145_brown_400.jpg

I like these for their gortex and strong ankle support.

 

[Joe]

I bought a pair of Dunham Waffle Stompers this year - love em. They come in widths which is nice for my 4Es