Boots?

[Tim K]

I'm planning to compete in a cross country adventure race sort of thing next spring. The race itself is 30 miles in rugged terrain in Utah over two days. We'll be out overnight and I'll be carrying a 20lb rifle, sidearm, and ammo. The pack is going to be heavy.

I neither hunt nor hike, so I'm clueless about boots. What do you experienced guys recommend for a warm weather boot?

[gonz13]

Converse make some really light boots! Just under 1lb each. Almost like sneakers but little extra tread. Loved how comfortable they are. Only con is they didn't last very long. Good luck

[birddog]

Tell us more about this race, sounds cool.

You will definitely want something with good ankle support and likely uninsulated. I have some LaSportiva glacier boots that I love and are good in all temps.

[Tim K]

Here's the info for the 2012 race. I'm trying to learn now if it's going to be held again in 2013.

http://competition-dynamics.com/24-h...hallenge-2012/

There are some good pics in the last few pages of this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...632373&page=14

[banks74]

Sounds kinda like the 24hr SAC Conpetition Dynamics a few months back.

I like the Under Armour Ridge Reaper. They are super light while being supportive, waterproof, and with great traction.

Cons cost and made in china.

[Ronin13]

Converse make some really light boots! Just under 1lb each. Almost like sneakers but little extra tread. Loved how comfortable they are. Only con is they didn't last very long. Good luck

THIS! I got some Converse Stealth combat boots when I first deployed to Afghanistan- I did A LOT of walking over there, and these were the most comfortable, light boots I've ever owned! I still own them, and plan on buying another pair here soon! I would say nothing compares (except maybe Oakley, from what I hear, but can't speak from experience).

[BPTactical]

A QUALITY pair of heavy backpacking/light mountaineering boots would serve you well. You are going to need good traction/tread, ankle support, sole support(shank)and breathability.
La Sportiva, Raichle, Vasque, Merrill, Asolo, Scarpa are all good quality items. Get ready to drop 2 bills at the minimum.
Take care of your feet.

[Tim K]

Sounds kinda like the 24hr SAC Conpetition Dynamics a few months back.

You move on to the bonus round!

[Hoser]

I am partial to the Rocky S2V.

Light-ish, great support and they breathe pretty well.

[Rucker61]

A QUALITY pair of heavy backpacking/light mountaineering boots would serve you well. You are going to need good traction/tread, ankle support, sole support(shank)and breathability.
La Sportiva, Raichle, Vasque, Merrill, Asolo, Scarpa are all good quality items. Get ready to drop 2 bills at the minimum.
Take care of your feet.

Check out Sierra Trading Post for some of these with good discounts. I just picked up a pair of Kenetrek Hardscrabbles on Monday. Very nice boots that will be used for backpacking and backcountry hunting. Not too heavy and quite supportive. Not cheap, though.