I used to own a pair of Scappoose made to measure boots, lost in over 30 years,
of address changes.. they were what I wore in the woods, cutting them down.
now I bike often in rubber Bean boots , still made in ME.
have a Spud Keens, too, they are heavy because of the sole for the clipless cleat.
lighter shoe, is to wear the regular sort, and use some flat pedals.