Aye they are definitely a bit heavy for long distance walking especially day after day kindov stuff also once temps get above 10c they can be uncomfortably warm, i use my Altbergs for that type thing (they are great and trainer level comfort in a boot) but once they are proper wet through you are not getting them dry until you get them out of the wet weather, worst part is excessively assisted drying like around the fire or in the sunlight destroy the leather on them pretty quick, i like the thought of getting another couple of year out of my Grubs still