The Salomon's pictured above are very similar to the Asolo's I have used for several years. The ones pictured below are retired but I have a new pair that are almost exactly the same. They are ready to go right out of the box and don't need any break-in time. First time I wore my new pair was on the Crow Pass hike.
I feel they are lightweight enough and I use them all kinds of hiking including pretty rough winter hikes using kahtoolas. I occasionally use trail runners for training for Mt. Marathon but I prefer the boots for almost anything.
