OK, half of you are gonna think I'm crazy, but don't laugh, it's a serious question.

Any thoughts on using work boots for hiking? Like these:

http://www.zappos.com/chippewa-apach...=pd_sims_sdp_1

or these:

http://www.timberland.com/shop/mens-...boots-1026a214

I like high-top, firm boots (especially when it gets cold and wet). Most hiking boots these days are really not much of either (and yes, I do know of lots of examples, but still most are not this high). And yes, I know I should just use trail runners, or go barefoot. But assuming I'm crazy enough to want to wear big heavy boots, any reason these 9 inch beasts wouldn't work well for hiking (setting aside their weight, I don't care about that)?

Thanks.