Just this evening something occurred to me that also makes sense...the terrain that is the most common in search and rescue (in these parts) is the same terrain hunters can be found in...and often the folks we're looking for are lost hunters. It's also common terrain when doing some back country camping. Makes me think about hunting boots as an option instead of hiking or backpacking boots. There are a lot of similarities but they seem to be 2 completely different classes of boots. Yet another option...the last thing I need LOL.
Yea, but keep in mind that "hunting" gear (boots included) is generally marketed to "Joe Six Pack" who drives his 4X4 pickup into the mountains, unloads his ATV and drinks beer for a couple days and shoots something (other than a road sign) once a decade.
There are guys who hunt the areas you are describing, but they tend to use backpacking/mountaineering gear more than "hunting" gear. I'm speaking in very general terms though.
I use a pair of Limmers. I hated these boots for a long time because they were so stiff. I've now done two 40+ mile backpack trips in them and they are awesome. I think they might last forever if I take care of them. My advise would be to try on as many as you can, just because I like my Limmers does not mean you will.
I've had good luck with Vasque too. I had a pair of the old Sundowners (made in Italy, I think) and they lasted forever, and were my favorite boots ever. Since they switched production to Asia, they are not the same boot. Don't even look the same.
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