>>2075814You need a vague conception of what you want for recommendations. If I interviewed people on whether arch support or barefoot running no support was preferable you'd get roughly 50/50 split.
If you need your eva foam, every one of these threads get a salmon larpquest but expect any of that shit or the one above to be dead between mile 500-800. There's a guy that hikes the world that uses Vibram nitrile sierra surplus boots and the sole usually splits at around 1000 miles.
Goretex I don't recommend as it rots the leather when it gets trapped between layers.
I got sick of buying expensive cushion shoes that "wear" out. For the most part I use boat shoes for a cheaper minimalist shoe. Trying leather bramfords soon, but wouldn't use it mountaineering. I would go a lighter boot and bring plenty of wool socks, or maybe a neoprene boot sock. No way you're going to avoid not getting wet through sweat or conditions. Better to just have something dry to replace it if it isn't farm wellies.
You need to figure out what works for you though.
Use wool socks. I'd go darn tough for warranty. You can get good discounts from govx it you've previously served in fire, law, ems, military.
Try something like outdoor research gaiters if you need leg protection without the bulk.
Only boots I still use are wellies and Norwegian M77 since it's light.
