Light weight approach boot

Looking for options for a light weight approach boot.  I like the Zodiac Tech Gtx but need something a little lighter just for short approaches in the summer.  I recently broke my ankle so need some support.  Maybe the Zen Pro Mid GTX but not sure if that's just a hiking boot or a real approach type bottom.   The 5/10 Guide Tennie but does it have enough ankle support?

This one made me laugh Beleville TR102 Tactical Research Minimalist Training Boot but hey if it works I'm willing to look silly.

Maybe a normal approach shoe sized to fit over an ankle brace?

Good luck finding your boot! I use these and LOVE them. https://www.danner.com/explorer-650-6-brown-green.html

They have great ankle support for a 6 inch boot. if you need something taller like you have pictured check out Danners other stuff.

How much ACTUAL 5th class climbing are you going to be doing in them? If the answer is almost none to none, then any lightweight hiking boot will work.

But my personal suggestion not knowing either of those is the TX4 Boot from Sportiva

I agree with Jasper. Ankle brace and normal approach shoe. I wear a left brace on approaches in either Tennies or Ultra Raptors.

Don't know if you can still find them for sale anywhere but Five Ten used to make a mid height guide tennie.

Weight wise you're splitting hairs between a TX4 Mid (485g) or Scarpa Mescalito Mid (500g?) and the Scarpa Zodiac Tech (620g).  If you don't need semi automatic crampon compatibility then check out the Zodiac Plus (non-tech) hiking boot at 545g.  I just ordered the new La Sportiva Trango Tech boot that lands at 610 grams/boot, hopefully it's the boot that I need to fill in my quiver.

NorCalNomad wrote: How much ACTUAL 5th class climbing are you going to be doing in them? If the answer is almost none to none, then any lightweight hiking boot will work.

But my personal suggestion not knowing either of those is the TX4 Boot from Sportiva

I'll second the La Sportiva TX4 Mid GTX. Like if a tennis shoe crossed with a hiking boot. Will also work with cheap pons for any 'shrunds you need to navigate.

Thanks for all the feedback fellas.

Look for the high top Guide Tennie on EBay.  They are discontinued but you can still find plenty of new old stock on EBay.

Another option, Garmont Vetta GTX.