Reading the reviews at REI, the Salomon's appear to be having problems recently with a plastic part breaking.
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Reading the reviews at REI, the Salomon's appear to be having problems recently with a plastic part breaking.
If you want a light pair for just knocking around, try Colemans Galatin boots. They are light weight and are low cut.
I have diabetic issues with my feet and have tried various brands, my employer pays for Worx work boots and I find them too heavy for every day use but the Galatins with an insole from New Balance look like the answer for me.
I hike regularly in rough, mountainous terrain in a pair of Asolo TPS 520 GV Hiking Boots. I like my ankles to have support since rolling them is a real possibility almost every step. I will second what was mentioned earlier in that I have seen several Tier 1's in Salomon's and they recommended them.
+1 for the Merrell Moabs.
I also have the gortex Merrell Chameleon for cooler weather. Neither have ankle support, but are great for light hiking or camping.
Just a report on the moabs I bought. One week at Scout camp in Alabama and they held up great walking all over the place over rolling (for the most part) terrain with a very light load.