Thread: Lightweight boots

Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a lighter weight boot with decent enough ankle support for carrying a heavy pack.
I’ve been using the Salewa Rapace and absolutely love the fit and stability for such a light boot but I’m looking at trying something different this time as unfortunately the sole hasn’t lasted as it should and the Gore-Tex lining gave out after about a year. If it wasn’t for these issues they’d be my perfect boot.

What about their mountain trainer. I haven't used them as I use the rapace but I believe others on here have.

I had a really good run out of LA Sportiva Trango Trk Gtx, into my second pair now but there was a post on here a wee while back about the new version not lasting the same as the older version. I was going to try the Aequilibriums but they didn't feel right for some reason, there's something fundamentally different about how they fit that I can't put my finger on, my sister got the woman's version and she had a snapped archilles years ago and she said they absolutely kill the back of her heels where her injury was. Running some Lowa Rangers at the moment so I'll still get a while from the Sportivas but not sure what I'd look at next for that lighter weight option, possibly Salewa Crow

Been super happy with my Crispi Valdres.

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Originally Posted by Happy Jack

What about their mountain trainer. I haven't used them as I use the rapace but I believe others on here have.

I’d probably just go with another pair of rapace if I were to go Salewa again, I can’t see the mountain trainer being any better, but maybe I’m wrong…
How do you find your rapace. Are they still water tight. My sole has worn reasonably quick and the tread in places has broken up.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I had a really good run out of LA Sportiva Trango Trk Gtx, into my second pair now but there was a post on here a wee while back about the new version not lasting the same as the older version. I was going to try the Aequilibriums but they didn't feel right for some reason, there's something fundamentally different about how they fit that I can't put my finger on, my sister got the woman's version and she had a snapped archilles years ago and she said they absolutely kill the back of her heels where her injury was. Running some Lowa Rangers at the moment so I'll still get a while from the Sportivas but not sure what I'd look at next for that lighter weight option, possibly Salewa Crow

I was thinking of trying the Trangos but I did see that same post saying the new model wasn’t as good as the old ones.

Originally Posted by Jaybe

Been super happy with my Crispi Valdres.

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These are what I was thinking of trying. How do you find the ankle support?

Originally Posted by Jaybe

Been super happy with my Crispi Valdres.

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+1 best boots I've ever had. I have one dodgey ankle that rolls just looking at uneven ground but touch wood has only happened once wearing these.

They are a bit hard on the heal to start with bit soon sorts itself out.

I have been running crispi summits for 3 years ..super light super comfy. Really good support for such a light boot. Was told I might get a trip in fiordiland out of them and they be done but I got 2 fiordiland trips and several others and going to wear them into molesworth for 2nd time next week can't rate them enough. Only thing I'm noticing with them though is because I have one bad knee with really bad osteoarthritis I feel they may be lacking in dampening every stone or rock that moves under foot I feel it in my knee now . Might try some different inner soles and see if that helps . Great boots

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I did buy a new insole to put in them to soften the heel up a touch. Otherwise they are fantastic, pretty light, very supportive and great grip.

Best boot I have had to date.

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I've been using Crispi Dakotas, kind of a hybrid boot...... I find them lightweight and super comfortable with great support.

I got them after giving up on my Andrew Antelaos that were hardy as but just way too heavy.

Originally Posted by Jaybe

I did buy a new insole to put in them to soften the heel up a touch. Otherwise they are fantastic, pretty light, very supportive and great grip.

Best boot I have had to date.

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Cool that's good to know.will do the same. I agree best boots. I've had 3 pairs of scarpas and all kinds of other boots and these crispis just are great boots

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From memory they were Grisport Innersoles, grabbed them from Hunting & Fishing. Was a perfect fit for the Crispi boot.

I believe both brands are actually owned by the same business.

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Originally Posted by Jaybe

From memory they were Grisport Innersoles, grabbed them from Hunting & Fishing. Was a perfect fit for the Crispi boot.

I believe both brands are actually owned by the same business.

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Oh cool thanks for that info I will try grab some soon. I didn't know that either. I wonder when the crsipi summit 2s will reach nz they look like a nice boot also.

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Try a pair of
La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX boots

Although light boots and heavy packs don't really go in the same sentence these are a good compromise