I hunted north of prescott AZ for the first time a year ago. i took a pair of danner with 200 thinsulate. they were extremely comfy and the insulation kept from getting to hot. they also were fairly thorn proof. the one thing i learned was that everything in AZ sticks, stabs or bites, my danner boots prevented those things from being a real problem. i purchased them from cabelas for about $130 and now see that they have their own that appear to be the same. the modle is the winter lite. i have been very happy with the comfort and general all round use.
"Keep Your Feathers Dry"
J. Alan