It depends a lot on the temperature and snow conditions. Sloppy snow is best handled by pacs and changing liners. Schnees is my favorite but I haved som Sorels too. Gore Tex will flood sooner or later if it is in sloppy snow.

I have the best luck in just rain with Danner Rain Forests in Western Oregon and Danner Elk Hunters in Eastern Oregon.

Gaiters and greasing your toe cap at night can help a lot.

To dry them in elk camp we drag in a gas Powered Boot Dryer.