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Which lightweight Mid/Boot for winter overnights?

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Adan Lopez · · San Dimas, CA · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 0

I will be doing some winter peakbagging in Socal. Often this will involve overnight camps as well, for San Gorgonio, etc. I'm looking to spend less than $200 on a light water resistant mid which can be used with a neoprene sock and Kahtoola KTS crampons to create a light winter running system for fast peakbagging type stuff. I dont plan on doing any technical stuff, frontpointing, glaciers, or any of that stuff yet. Mostly snow walking and low angle ice.

requirements:
$200 or less
Very lightweight
GTX or similar water resistance
Will not absorb water and freeze (for snow camping)
Plenty of room for sz14 foot, neoprene, and thick sock

The Roclite 286 looks good, as does the Zamberlan Crosser Mid GTX RR. Some have also recommended the Salomon Mid GTX.

Anyone here have experience with these? Have another shoe that might work well for me? Thanks for any help on this one!!

elliott.will Elliott · · Wasilla, Alaska · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 65

Sportiva Trangos?
sportiva.com/products/footw…

Adan Lopez · · San Dimas, CA · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 0

Thanks for your feedback!!

"lightweight" means different things to different people. The Trango is WAY heavier than anything I would need. Now, La Sportiva's Hyper Mid or Exporer both look great. The one I am trying is the Adidas Terrex Fast Mid GTX. I'll try and remember to post my opinions on it after I put some miles on them.

Bang Nhan · · Charlottesville, VA · Joined Dec 2010 · Points: 35

Salewa Raven Combi GTX (800 g)

or

Salewa RAPACE GORE-TEX® (625 g)

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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