I have been wearing the Asolo TPS 520 GV hiking boots for all of my deer and elk hunting. I often hike into remote areas with unknown obstacles, and will carry out ultra heavy packs loaded with game back over said obstacles. I wear only the most rigid, protective boots, as they are literally my best insurance against a lower extremity injury. I will wear light low-top hiking shoes for scouting trips and small game hunting, but the risks aren't nearly as great there.