Boots for “easy” alpine.

I’m looking to invest in a pair of boots for some easier mountain routes. PNW cascades in spring on the easier routes are the goals. I have no desire to get into technical ice climbing, just to own a more comfortable pair of shoes than the plastic rentals for hiking up Hood and other snow hikes with some occasional rock tossed in.

Would a lightweight single boot like the sportiva aequilibrium or scarpa ribelle cover this? Or do they suck with crampons and I should go with a full welt, rigid boot. 

If they don't work for easy alpine, then I don't fully understand the purpose of the aequilibrium. Looks fine. 

If you're mostly looking for easy summer alpine, mostly rock with some steepish snow and easy ice then I would say anything B2 rated would do. B3 makes sense when either temperatures start to drop or the ice and snow becomes steeper and more sustained. 

Really like Zamberlan these days (MountainTrek and Baltoro Lite). The quility is far superior to any other boots/shoes I have owned.  Just not the lightest.  

Second for the salewa rapache or raven. Salewa has made the most comfortable boot I’ve worn. Check em out. 

I tried on some Salewa Rapace’s, and they are too narrow for my heel. Too bad, cause I really liked the looks of them. The Aequilibrium fit well while standing, but my heel had tons of slop when walking uphill. The Ribelle HD was the only other boot available to try, and it fit like a glove. Heel locked in, width was good, and toes were great. Looks like I just need to pull the trigger on them. 

Those look nice Ryan, love the full coverage rand.  The rocker bit will be great on the go, prefered for sure. FWIW- I have found it can make it tough getting a "perfect" fit with crampons.  Maybe you can test at the store.  In the long run, it is not a horrible trade off for a boot that will be more forgiving on high mileage trips.   Good luck!