I'd buy a pair of lowa mountain gtx,very sound sturdy boot that will keep your feet dry and lets your feet breath so they do not get too hot,also they are easily looked after using black boot polish ...having had a pair last well over 5 years I would recommend them..... they were comfortable straight from the box and I almost had a tear in my eye when I finally binned them for a pair of meindls......I still wonder if I made a grave mistake...