I bought a lot of boots over the years and bar none you've already been in the best. I do have a pair of Danners insulated that are in fact waterproof with in normal use ,not wadding for hours but creek crossing and the like the 3rd day of 10-12 hours of snow hiking took a toll but I honestly can't say if it was outside in or not. The US Red Wings and Irish Setters are $10 more in the Reno store . I've had 10 pairs or so in the last 20 years . I love the setters upland as long as I avoid concrete like the plague. Those are in their 4 the season of hogs deer elk and assorted small game. They are comfortable from the 80s to the 30s. The most recent pair of work boots are Red Wing hikers (I didn't expect to be back to work permanent) the 2nd day on concrete they remind me why I bought the higher end 8" boots that I wore for so long . I've been in the Hikers for 5 month and aside from normal sole wear on the fat lug/gap sole I'm pretty happy in these today it's 35 degrees but it was 90+throughout July and August. At least from where I stand go with the lined boot ......always,everytime,it makes a world of difference in daily comfort.