Salomon Men’s XA Pro 3D Mid LTR GTX

I had it for a bit. It was okay. The boots went on two snowshoeing trips and the uppers got seriously scuffed and cut. I repaired them with some silicone sealer I had laying around but they were never really the same. I also saw some weakening areas along the creases from stepping. Overall, I expected a bit more from them, ended up selling them on the used market and never missed them.

Waterproofness was A+, breathability was B+.

I know this advice is unsolicited, but I used to roll ankles. I switched to minimalist shoes for walking around town, around the house, around my college campus. First couple months weren't much fun, next couple I saw significant changes. After one year, I feel like I bought new feet. My ankles and calves are much stronger, as are my feet.

The biggest change was sensory. Your feet have as many nerves as your hands, but they go unused in heavily padded shoes. In minimalist shoes, I can feel imbalance or sliding feet much quicker, and reflex takes over. When I do fall, I self-correct instantly and shift my weight really quick. After 1.5 years on minimalist footwear, I only use my boots for snowshoeing, and go with Vibram FiveFingers or Altra Adam's on every other hike.

I just, quite simply, don't get injured anymore. At the very least for you, using them while you're NOT hiking could rebuild muscle around your weak ankles for peace of mind.

Max,
Thanks for the input. I'm not sure what qualities for lightweight/minimalist but I've been wearing Chaco sandals for the last year. While I have not sprained an ankle in a while, the psychological memory of not being able to walk barefoot across a nicely manicured grass lawn without twisting an ankle remains. These Salomon shoes are a step down from what I'm use to wearing. Maybe next year I'll try something light.
Thanks,
Pete.