I really like the tread on my Irish Setters, problem is they aren't waterproof anymore.

Doesn't matter how many people tell me how great gore-tex is, I'll never be convinced. I've spent way too much money only to have to stop, take off my boots, and ring the water out of my socks. Yes, I've tried the treatments made for these boots.
I bought a pair of Bone-dry rubber boots (great tread) with no insulation, but with good socks I'm more comfortable with cold feet than soaking wet feet.