^^^True, all of my casual footwear and light hikers are actually lightweight anatomically correct medium cushioned zero drop running-walking shoes, trail runners, and oxfords. But I thought I'd mention that despite advances(?) in hiking boot technology that make a boot lighter and more comfortable out of the box (but way-way less durable supportive and protective), well maintained old school full grain veg-tanned all-leather upper boots with a fully gusseted tongue, soft leather lining, heel counter, veg-tanned leather insole & midsole, fiberglass half shank, cork lining, and Vibram outsole have some real advantages for extreme off-trail use that include providing comprehensive protection in wildland firefighting, lumberjacking, rescue work, and rockhounding (on steepish rocky and dirt gullies that were once ancient riverbeds) to name a few.
. My lighter Alico Summit boots (sadly no longer available in the US, apparently) don't have as durable of a lining (a soft glove leather instead) but have the same incredible craftsmanship as the Galibier and I only paid $154 shipped (60% off) in 2016 from STP when they were still a killer discount outlet. Yes, mine in size 12 weigh 4.5 lbs for the pair but during break-in that admittedly can take a couple of weeks of gradually increasing use with "recovery periods" in between, the inner sole "stack" molds itself to the foot to fit like a glove and literally becomes armor for the feet that can stop an axe. The Rose Anvil YT channel that analyzes and dissects boots by cutting them in half speaks a lot about it. I happen to be going rockhounding in a couple of weeks and got 'em out to check the fit again.
Nice looking mostly-leather boot that looks like it also has some good ventilation. Is there any stitching under that rand or is it cemented construction? Resolable? Discontinued?
I don't have much in the way of answers for you but the salesman commented when I mentioned that I like the rubber toes. "Good for kicking guys in the ass to get 'em going." They were water proof (up to the fabric part) for quite a few years and are still somewhat resistant. Cemented I think. The tops of the toes is what would wear out first on my boots because of all the kneeling I do when working. As you can see, this pair has really hung in there. They were on sale when I bought them at Holiday Sports so it may be that they are discontinued...you know...because they last so long. However...the salesman was right!
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