Figured I would bump this back to the top since I have been going through the boot/shoe dilemma the last few weeks. I actually hunted in converses 3 years ago (enjoyed it for the most part) because I was saving money for good boots. Bought a pair of Lowas and was very happy with them except that after just a couple months they were always leaking. Well Ive been wearing the crap out of the Lowas for a little over two years and they are pretty well shot. I have been reading everything I can on the subject and decided to go with a light non gtx hiker/trail runner. I must have tried on 20 different shoes yesterday. Finally settled on these
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PRRAWLS/ref=twister_B00VYYY9SA. The speed crosses were what I wanted going in but they just seemed like they would fall apart.
I will most likely be wearing these on an Auodad hunt at the end of the month. Hopefully I can put them to work packing some decent weight.