I have about three sets of Schnees, made in Bozeman, MT, for various purposes. They are a pack boot, but made for walking. I have covered lots of miles in a day in them, without difficulty. One pair even has pointy toes for riding, and they are the only boot that has ever kept my feet warm on horseback in sub-zero conditions. If I'm going to be moving more than not, thinsulate-insulated Gore-tex lined leather/cordura boots with airbob soles work "the best" for me -- unless I'm in SE Alaska. Pack boots with interchangeable liners are much more likely to keep your feet dry and warm in cool (25-45 Farenheit) and extremely wet conditions.

Fit is CRITICAL, as has been stated. I am extremely reluctant to buy boots over the internet -- though I did order my new Hoffman corks sight unseen. They will get a test this weekend...

"The more you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets."

"If you're asking me something technical, you may be looking for My Other Brother Darrell."

"It ain't foot-pounds that kills stuff -- it's broken body parts."