>>944897Salomon trail running or LaSportiva Wildcats are decent starting points. Trail runners/light hikers break in easy, are cheaper than full up hiking boots of the same quality, and are lighter.
Merrel Moabs seem to be pretty popular in the lightweight hiker category.
Or you could MAN THE FUCK UP AND BUY THE USGI JUNGLE BOOT. IF ITS GOOD ENOUGH FOR OUR BOYS OVERSEAS ITS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR PANSY ASS. an' they like $30
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