I've been wearing these Under Armour Speed Freak boots for about a year.They are light and comfortable with good traction.They have a waterproof,"breathable" lining.They are probably the lightest boot I've owned at 2 lbs 13 oz for the pair,size 10.That's actual weight.Forget manufacturer's weights,they all underestimate.

I don't pound the miles like I used to so they haven't been abused but so far they have been good.


That Vivobarefoot looks excellent but with that narrow toe box,I know they would never work for me.If they would fix that,I bet that would be a close to ideal light hunting boot.

Best stalking shoe I've used is a pair of brown Converse All Stars.  Quiet, comfy and cheap.

I forgot to mention another reason I quit wearing my tennis shoes up here. I spend a lot of time in the thick Locus groves when hunting. The little round brown spots, on the well worn soles of my old boots are broken off Locus Thorns. Have had two go all the way through to my foot already this yr.

Although, they do help you to walk softly.

new balance trail mt110's ... similar to the vibrams with a vibram sole but MUCH better fit!