Outlaw,
Last season,I was chased out of the woods because my feet froze.
This year,I went back with a pair of Danner 800 grm thinsulite boots,and I did allright. I also had a pair of smartwool socks. That combination did the trick. The smart wool sox are not as bulky as my older socks,but are warmer.The extra 'wiggleroom'in the boots increase the blood circulation. I generally sit or stand in one spot for 2 or 3 hours in the morning.
I'm older then some,(71) and my feet tend to sweat,so I can't wear mickymouse or any kind of rubber boots.
I have never worn goretex boots,and never had a problem with my leather boots leaking.(over 20 years of Timberland Guide boots)
I hunt lower New York,and cold weather here is upper teens.
I hope that this helps a little.
Frank