i would have to third the danner, i used rocky until they fell apart, they were in my mind the best boot ever, however once i bought the danner snake boots...my mind has changed. Ive tried all the boots from basspro and nothing compares to the danner. Im a firm believer if it doesnt say gortex its not waterprooof. the boots that read waterproof yeah they are waterproof for about a year..then the break down.. the way i think is like this.. if your out 2-3 miles in the woods chasing an old gobbler and you have wet feet game over...pay the money now so you wont be so mad later. I would caution anyone on getting pull on boots...the are super comfortable but walking on the side of a mountian or up and down you will get blisters i sold my wellington snake boots made by rocky on ebay. bottom line you get what you pay for. and to me your feet is the only thing that is gonna be able to carry you out of the woods might as well make it enjoyable as the hunt. hope that helps