SCARPA - Rapid LT Men's

Instead of water resistance, I'd go look for a shoe that can drain well and dry quick. I used an all black low cut Arc'teryx Aerios non goretex version for a while before switching over to the Scarpa Rapid XT. I found the leather upper to be a bit too hot for SE Asia so I'm going to try the Scarpa Rapid LT (essentially a mesh upper) for my next trip.

Might want to look into the new Scarpa Rapid LT (released Spring 2025). I've had everything from Altra, Topo, LA Sportiva, Scarpa, etc. Really really stoked on the fit, function, weight, and design of the Rapid LT's. This shoe is kind of filling a niche for me somewhere between crampons and a trail runner (thats a big niche). 

Scarpa Rapids have been my shoe to bridge the gap between trail runner and approach shoe. They have an edging zone under the big toe and sticky rubber (pretty sure it's Vibram) on the forefoot. I used them for a bunch of stuff in the Wasatch, Tetons, and Winds. They were perfect for things like the Cottonwood Traverse or West Slabs

Scarpa has most of their shoes in 14US. I’ve the same size and have Rapids and Ribelle Run 2, as well as a couple of pairs of boots and casual sneakers, made by Scarpa. They do tend to fit narrow, which is exactly what I need, but not everyone

Ehhh depends on what you are going to use them for. Prioritizing hiking comfort for long approaches/descents with 3rd/4th terrain - your favorite trail runner Long approaches with a lot of slab or easy 5th class - a trail runner last shoe like the La Sportiva TX line or Scarpa Rapid Moderate technical climbing - a stiff shoe like the TX Guide (lighter) or the Scarpa Mescalito (burlier) Multipitch - a light collapsible shoe like the TX2 Summer and water crossings - a light mesh upper shoe like the TX2 Evo Winter or gnarly ground with a lot of bushwhacking - leather uppers like the TX4 Leather or the Rapid Mid Most casual approaches - Chacos tbh IMO the TX4 EVO ST is a decent all rounder though.

Option 3: trail running shoes 😁 You’ll need something to give you “stability” and dont be always putting “weight” on your knees when you come down from hills. I did it with some Scarpa, Salomon (worst shoes for me) and I’m planning to do it with ASICS Trabuco.

Scarpa trail shoes. They've been amazing for me.

Had great luck with Scarpas. The Golden Gate 2 and Spin Planet are great in conditions you describe.

Teva flip flops for dry Wednesday and Thursday wandering. Scarpa trails shoes for dry Friday to Sunday Zamberlain Hiking boots and Gaiters if wet and muddy.

Scarpa or Salewa. I've had both brands for years and they've handled everything I've thrown at them with ease.

Scarpa for more durability than topos