BigDave; Good afternoon sir, thanks for the reply.
I'm glad to read you were missed by the tornadoes for sure.
Sorry I wasn't more clear in my response and you were clear it was hiking boots.
That said, the lighter weight boots which might also give less support might be a stiff boot in say a size 7, just okay in a 10 and not give nearly enough support even for hiking on rough terrain in a 12 or 13.
Now I do get that I'm not answering your question head on, but using my lighter Zamberlan Vioz GT as an example, in my size and with my weight, they're fine for even medium heavy packs and some ugly sheep country - but - they might not be in a bigger size with a bigger user.
I apologize for perhaps over complicating the issue, but that's how I currently think those factors will affect what boot works for you.
In terms of do I feel better at the end of a tough stomp with lighter boots, yes absolutely.
Again, I'm a little old man though who is in decent to above average shape for someone who is in his early '60's.
Hope that makes a bit more sense.
Dwayne
PS extra thought.
For me using a walking stick - just an aluminum trekking pole has made at least as much difference as to how tired I don't feel as the lighter boots.
