I'm surprised that you've found approach shoes to be hot and heavy. A shoe like the Scarpa Epic ($95, comes in 14) is light and feels almost like a hybrid between an approach shoe and trail runner. It has a rubber toe rand for protection, mesh uppers for breathability, and a lugged, sticky outsole. Montrail's Mountain Masochist ($95, goes to size 15) is more of a pure trail runner, but it has a nice, grippy sole. Like the Epic, it doesn't come...
