I already have a pair of good trail shoes made by Timberland. They're not as worn as the boots but they'll be next to be replaced for sure.

There's a lot of logic behind having the right shoe/boot for the job and making the right selection. I've championed this in regards to foot wear in other posts. Unfortunately my budget can't handle a total overhaul...I'd have to piece it together gradually...which might work but isn't really the direction I was going in...I guess it will depend on what I find and how I decide to use that choice.

One of the motivations for a new pair of boots is my involvement in Search and Rescue. On a search there is almost always a ton of walking and very rarely are there trails. Terrain is something that can be different every time...and it's not always practical to load up the Jeep with shoes before I leave just in case.

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.