I've had a pair of Cabelas ? Meindl ?, can't remember the model but maybe 9'' leather boot.
Have Lowa Banff, I consider them heavy and stiff, I've used them in mountain terrain and liked them but don't love them.
They're not my go-to boot, for the reasons mentioned.
Anybody else went back to light'ish hikers for hunting.
Zamberlan Boots good?