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    Default Real Boots are Back at STP

    The "good ones" are back at Sierra Trading Post. These are REAL BOOTS (not glorified running shoes). Italian made, Norwegian welt construction (can be resoled), full grain, smooth leather. Made to last a lifetime.


    Alico Tahoe
    http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...Processed=true

    Alico Summit
    http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...Processed=true

    Alico Mountaineering
    http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...Processed=true

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    Yikes! Those mountaineering boots weigh 6 pounds!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    A pound on the foot is like 5 on the back.
    who coined that goofy statement?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    who coined that goofy statement?
    I'm not sure but it's true. I heard it on the Internet.

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    real men hike in leather boots

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    real men hike in leather boots
    No, real men march in leather boots. Big difference.

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    Those are beautiful boots.

    Not sure why I'd need them, though.
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    The Tahoes are 3 lb 4 oz, but who's counting? I posted these links for people who appreciate real leather boots.

    And though I didn't want to start a LW vs HW boot war, knowing this board I figured something like that just might spring up.

    Have at it.

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    Hw?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoz View Post
    The Tahoes are 3 lb 4 oz, but who's counting? I posted these links for people who appreciate real leather boots.

    And though I didn't want to start a LW vs HW boot war, knowing this board I figured something like that just might spring up.

    Have at it.
    If they rock your world, cool. Good value?

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    Even on a big sale like that they are still out of my price range. I can usually find the trail runners that I like for 30 bucks for last years model.

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    too much weight I gave up on boots several years ago

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    Hw?
    Heavy weight v.s. lighweight. Wasn't talkin' about you
    Anything's within walking distance if you've got the time.
    GA-ME 03, LT 04/06, PCT 07'

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    burned

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    who coined that goofy statement?
    I believe that came from a US Army study @ Natick.

    A different study - http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/con...our~order=page

    But as always - HYOH.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lone Wolf View Post
    who Coined That Goofy Statement?
    :d

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    If you like wearing big, heavy, high-top boots go for it. I started that way. I like the total experience of trail runners and the way my feet feel at the end of the day compared to boots to ever go back to them. Definitely HYOH.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    real men hike in leather boots
    REAL MEN are more focused on functionality and could care less what others think of what they wear!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    I'm not sure but it's true. I heard it on the Internet.
    Then it MUST be true.
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