PRM, I use Crispi boots. They're not nearly as stiff as others I've owned, including Lowa. Best I ever had were Cablela's branded "Mountain Hunters"... no longer made of course.

Cabela's current similar model (Perfekt), with rubber rand, made in conjunction with Meindl is about identical to the Crispi in terms of stiffness... I think it's one of the better mountain boots out there for those that have "soft" feet like you and I.

Actually, the cheaper, rand-less 400 gram Cabela's/Meindl Perfekt was even easier on my feet than the randed version.

Were I getting a pair to replace my Crispi's I think I'd go with the Cabela's 10" Perfekt:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...26CQ_search%3Dmeindl%2Bboots%26CQ_st%3Db

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