I just wanted to mention to the ladies here that I recently got a new pair of Timberland Chocorua Trail boots - http://www.timberland.com/product/in...entPage=family, and I am quite satisfied with them. They are very comfy and have performed great so far.
Yesterday in my Dendrology class we went bushwhacking (emphasis on the whacking - ouch) for 3 hours in a variety of sites - dry, wet, and up and down steep, slippery riverbanks and I was comfy and secure the whole time - no slippage even on the very steep banks. Right after my class I went birding and managed to step into a hidden muddy water hole past my ankle. My pants were soaked, but my boots quickly dried off and not a drop got inside, even at the top. Awesome! Just wanted to throw these out there for yall to consider!