Danners are proven, but I could never find a pair that really fit my feet well. Had a pair of Cabela's MountainHunters for a few years and they were good boots, but my wife got themwith thinsulate andthey were way too warm for the bowhunt.

Ibought a pair of Vasques last summer and they are by far the best boot I've owned. Don't mail order unless you've had good experience with mail order footwear. If your investing that much moneyinto boots, and they can make or break your season, you want to be sure they fit right. Be sure to try them on with the liners and socks you will wear hunting. Consider weight. Leather is tougher, cordura is lighter. A combo with leather in the high wear areas and cordura filling the gaps is a nice medium. Mine aren't insulated. I wear wool socks and they are fine through November. I snow shoe with them now and as long as I am moving the feet are warm. If you figure on winter hunting with a boot, insulation would be wise or those times you are stationary will get you.