I use (1) Danner Elk Hunters (Mountain Hunting $250) (2) Lacrosse Burly 1000gr (Marshy Bottomlands $100)
(3) Lacrosse pft 1200 (snow conditions $150) (4) Irish Setter Uplanders600gr (Field walking for birds $150)

$650 total and I have 5 years on each pair. The Shnees Mountain Pack Boot is a great looking boot that I'm sure will be my next pair. For anything around water buy Lacrosse and thing else buy Danner. IMO I spend 250 days a year in the field, this is about as much testing as one can get. Socks are another very important thing when it comes to foot wear. Wear silk liners and wool socks and you will never have any foot problems.

Taking good care of you expensive boot is need to. I use mink oil and coon fat from my trapped coons on all leather. The coon fat being the best waterproofing goo I've ever used. I have a pair of leather work gloves that I line with silk and wool, and they are tough, waterproof and have lasted many a hard season.