I'm planning to backpack 5 miles to elk hunt this year for archery elk and been debating on buying some light weight waterproof hiking low top hiking boots. What y'all's opinions on light hiking shoes vs bulky hunting boots?
Alot depends on pack weight and feet condition.
I have an ultra like boot (columbia peak freak i use them 95% of my archery elk hunts) and zamberlain voiz plus gtx.
I can't stand tall boots. Your going to move a lot more/walk a lot more archery hunting..heavier the boot more leg fatigue.
I'd look for a mid boot under 3.5 lbs.= Hanwang mountain light or cheyenne, lowa cevedale tech light, saloman quest 4d. Saloman com ent. Usually the heavier the stiffer the shank and sole.
What ever you decide need to get it know, make sure you get them broke in.
Also a huge fan of darn tough wool shocks