La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

“Years ago I was also for boots in mountains and than tried approach shoes. Since that time, as long as there is no snow - they win. Doesn't matter if I go on fast hike/run with the dog around home or few day hike with tent. Only difference that for short hikes, when dry I take lighter shoes without membrane. For multiday hike with tent (backpack around 12kg) I used already different shoes, like Dynafit Transalper GTX, Salewa Wildfire GTX, Salewa Wildfire Edge GTX and tried recently La Sportiva Raptor GTX. Last one didn't worked for me, but with rest did lot of kilometers till they used up. Usually shoes last me for 600-900km and than replace them, so for your hike they should be good as well. What I really like is that they're way lighter than boots and you can easily move fast - like running down the hill. But you need to get your feet trained well, to avoid damaging your ankle, which in boots would be hold way better. Something for something.”