I own and use the following boots. I'd recomend the Lowa, or the Meindl Alaskan, or th Lowa sheep hunter for real heavy loads over difficult country.

The Perfekt hunts is a great mid to rough terrain boot, but if your doing a lot of walking/hiking, they are awesome.

1. Meindl Pefekt hunter, (they make a shorter one called the "hiker" but it's the same boot with a shorter upper) is the best all around boot I've ever owned. I use them for most light, to med heavy terrain, up to mountaineer, scree, and talus. . $220 - Cabelas

2. Meindl Canada, when I need a stronger shank, for mountain climing/mountaineering etc. $240 Cabelas

3. Lowa - Sheep Hunter, again for VERY rugged, high mountain climing and heavey loads, they have a 3/4 steel shank. $300 - From Lowa. . . On line. . .