I’ve tried the La Sportiva Aequilibrium Speed and loved them, but they’re not fully waterproof. Anyone know similar boots that are super light, have integrated gaiters, and are waterproof? Live in a rainy area, so that’s a must.
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I feel you, finding fully waterproof AND light boots is like finding a unicorn. Maybe try Salewa Alp Trainer Mid GTX? Not as flashy but decent waterproofing and still lightweight. https://www.rei.com/c/mens-day-hiking-boots
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Integrated gaiter AND waterproof is a tough combo. I use the Hoka Anacapa GTX, but no gaiter. Still, they’re light and handle rain well.
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Oof, waterproof, light with a gaiter is rough. Ever thought about just adding waterproof gaiters to something like the Scarpa Ribelle Lite? That’s what I did, and it’s been solid in the wet.
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Yeah, same here @LuminousQuest . I rock my Ribelles with Outdoor Research gaiters—no wet feet, no problem. Plus, they still look cool. Might be easier than hunting for an all-in-one.
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Check out the Arc’teryx Acrux TR GTX. Light and waterproof, but no integrated gaiter. I pair them with some lightweight gaiters, and they’re solid in rainy, muddy terrain.
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Adding gaiters isn’t a bad idea. I was hoping for the all-in-one deal, but if it gets me through wet trails without trench foot, I’m all in
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Dude, I live in Seattle, so I know about rain. full grain leather’s cool, but it always leaks. I started using the Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400—they’re light, waterproof, and sturdy. No gaiter though.
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Haha, Seattle boots need their own level of waterproofing. Those Inov-8s are solid for sure, I admit, they also handle mud well.