I've NOT tried them all of course, but the outfitters I've had for a few years. I have 200 and 1000 gram models. Perhaps heavy, stiff sole, noisy on packed snow(like walking down a driven on logging road, they squeek on the packed snow/ice) Great grip going cross country, comfortable and warm. If I had to do alot of moving I'd opt for the 200 gram with wool socks. But if your looking for sneakers-like boots, outfitters would not be the ones. I use rubber boots around home here as it's flat and wet most the time. When I go up to Maine, I like the outfitters. Better protection and good grip in the woods.