Ranger boots require 60 range, inf require 50 mage. They're about the same tier. Considering both are 1 def, they shouldn't get buffs.
The thing is with melee's stats being higher is range/mage has the advantage of being able to attack from a distance.
We don't really need tier-60 boots, the current mid-high tier boots are balanced imo.
This definitely isn't a bad idea. I would also like to see magic and range variants of DFS (for the magic and range strength bonuses), and a range amulet that would give 15 range strength (comparable to strength (t) and magic (t) amulets).
Ranging amulet, dropped by aquanites at the end of relekka dungeon. Was planned a long while ago, i'm pretty sure.
As for range/mage dfs, I would love to see those. It might make mith drags a lot easier though..