Looking to drop some boot weight

[MuleyFever]

Have Lowa Tibets that weigh almost 4.5lbs and want to get closer to 2.5lbs. These will be used in the higher elevations and in wet weather so looking for something waterproof. Considering the Crispi Lapponia Lite at about 2.25lbs or the Lowa Renegades at about 2.6lbs or Lowa Innovo at about 2.32lbs. Any recommendations and other boots to look at?

 

[Hoodie]

Lapponia. They are amazing. Far more durable than most lightweight boots. I'm a real gram weenie with boots and the standard Lapponia has been fantastic for me.

 

[fngTony]

What size? I wear a 13 and can’t get under 3lbs unless I give up some durability and waterproofing. Currently using Hanwag allverstone at 3.5lbs. Those might be worth a look because of the flexible ankle area seems to negate some of the weight strain.

 

[MuleyFever]

I wear a 10.5, sometimes 11. The Crispi weight above is on a size 10. I didnt notice what size they used for the Lowa weights.

 

[S.Clancy]

La Sportiva Aquelibrium if you have feet on the narrow side. I wear EU 44 and they are just over 3 lbs a pair. You get much lower than that it's hard to have any durability

 

[OregonHunter13]

Take a good look at the Crispi colorados those are my go to for a lightweight boot with lots of support for heavier packouts. The lapponias can get old in steep country with lots of weight.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I’ve tried a lot of them and my favorite are the Thors, had 3 pairs. I also liked the Zamberlan Baltoro lites.

 

[dkim]

A second vote for the Lapponia's. A big plus for me is they offer them in wide width.

 

[CorbLand]

Have Lowa Tibets that weigh almost 4.5lbs and want to get closer to 2.5lbs. These will be used in the higher elevations and in wet weather so looking for something waterproof. Considering the Crispi Lapponia Lite at about 2.25lbs or the Lowa Renegades at about 2.6lbs or Lowa Innovo at about 2.32lbs. Any recommendations and other boots to look at?

Campsaver has the Renegades GTX on sale for cheap. Just cant be particular on color.

 

[RyanC]

I went down the same road you are on with Lowa Tibets. I owned 2 pair of them before I decided I wanted somthing lighter on my feet. I then went to Lowa Renegades. They were much lighter but did not last more than 1-2 seasons. From there I went to the Crispi Valdres. I have used my Valdres boots for 4 seasons now and it's time for a new pair. I ordered a pair of Lapponias but I didn't like the way the fit so I sent them back. I'll be ordering a new pair of the Valdres as I just like the way they fit my feet.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Lapponia. They are amazing. Far more durable than most lightweight boots. I'm a real gram weenie with boots and the standard Lapponia has been fantastic for me.

Yes and this years updated model Lapponia III is the best yet. They finally put a good deep lugged sole. Now it works very good in the mountains.

 

[fngTony]

Yes and this years updated model Lapponia III is the best yet. They finally put a good deep lugged sole. Now it works very good in the mountains.

Maybe next year they will have a better stock of the bigger sizes. Couldn’t find a 13 anywhere for months.

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Maybe next year they will have a better stock of the bigger sizes. Couldn’t find a 13 anywhere for months.

Just to be clear there is no free bees in trying to cut weight, meaning support and sometimes durability is sacrificed. Although I am a huge Lapponia fan they are definitely not ideal in steep stuff or when pack is heavy. I think some dudes just have feet tougher than woodpecker lips, but in general stiffer boots are made for heavy packs and steep stuff. You always hear people say pound on your feet is like 10 on your back. However, if I am hunting in steep stuff and I'm confident I'm packing out an animal the extra 8 oz per boot is welcome. Which is why I bought Crispi Briskdales.

 

[fngTony]

Just to be clear there is no free bees in trying to cut weight, meaning support and sometimes durability is sacrificed. Although I am a huge Lapponia fan they are definitely not ideal in steep stuff or when pack is heavy. I think some dudes just have feet tougher than woodpecker lips, but in general stiffer boots are made for heavy packs and steep stuff. You always hear people say pound on your feet is like 10 on your back. However, if I am hunting in steep stuff and I'm confident I'm packing out an animal the extra 8 oz per boot is welcome. Which is why I bought Crispi Briskdales.

I don’t disagree. I just did not enjoy lugging around my 4 pounds of boots in some relatively easy mule deer country. They would be nice and ideal in different terrain and circumstances for sure.

 

[MOwhitetail]

Have Lowa Tibets that weigh almost 4.5lbs and want to get closer to 2.5lbs. These will be used in the higher elevations and in wet weather so looking for something waterproof. Considering the Crispi Lapponia Lite at about 2.25lbs or the Lowa Renegades at about 2.6lbs or Lowa Innovo at about 2.32lbs. Any recommendations and other boots to look at?

What kind of terrain are you wanting these for? I’m on my second pair of Lapponias and I absolutely love them for a “walk through the woods” type hike, but they aren’t all that durable or supportive. I definitely prefer a stiffer/more durable boot for the steep stuff. I tried some Kenetreks, which I loved the fit and stiffness, but they were definitely a little heavy. Since then I’ve gone to the Crispi Thor and it seems a good mix of stiffness, fit, and lightweight.

 

[Miflatlander91]

I went the opposite direction went from “normal” boots to light weight hopefully stiff to Tibets and my feet feel so much more comfortable in them. Goes to show everyone is different and it’s great we all have choices


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[MuleyFever]

What kind of terrain are you wanting these for? I’m on my second pair of Lapponias and I absolutely love them for a “walk through the woods” type hike, but they aren’t all that durable or supportive. I definitely prefer a stiffer/more durable boot for the steep stuff. I tried some Kenetreks, which I loved the fit and stiffness, but they were definitely a little heavy. Since then I’ve gone to the Crispi Thor and it seems a good mix of stiffness, fit, and lightweight.

Using them for moderate terrain. Nothing to steep. I have some leather lined Renegades I really like so I just bought some GTX. We will see how they work.