I don't wear real boots unless the weather is bad. I'll wear a light pair of Columbia hikers or a pair of high top tennis shoes. When you are hiking a ton in the mountains, lighter is better. If the weather is bad or if it could be, I wear a pair of Cabelas brand boots that I got a ways back. As much as I don't like Cabelas, (recently thier customer service sucks) I have had great luck with Cabelas brand priducts.