You have captured the spirit of ski touring. I’m glad to see I’m not the only person who still has a pair of TR9s (although I only use them with my rock skis).
Actually it’s my eldest son using them. After all it’s much better than the leather shoes I had got at his age :-)
And with the 194 Dynastar Powertrac 4x4 (which I still like to ski at times) and Silvretta’s it’s good training for him! When he will buy his first light shoes/ fix/ skis I guess he will run up and appreciate the money he will have spent on it!