It took me many purchases and returns to finally find a pair of non-waterproof lined boots that felt comfortable for the long haul.  I was getting ready for a trip of over two weeks of going to various State and National Parks with only one pair of footwear to do everything in so they had to be great!  And they were!  I had no trouble with them whatsoever in the various terrains I used them in (all but snow).  They are a great, all-around boot.  I wore them day in and day out without a single bit of fatigue nor that "Ahh, finally getting these boots off" at the end of the day feeling.  I put them on and didn't think about them again the rest of the trip.

I have a slightly wide foot and typically wear 7.5 - 8 sneakers.  Since I intended to wear a liner sock with medium wool socks, I went with an 8 to ensure they would be snug without being overly tight.  Now that I'm home, I've worn them with just plain white socks and they still feel very comfortable.  My toes can move freely and there's no pinching on the sides.  The odd dip in the back was concerning but not noticeable when actually wearing the boot.  The laces stay tied without doing anything special and my feet felt secure.  I was originally looking for higher ankle support but these supported me just fine.

I searched for non-waterproof lined boots because I have found waterproofing to make my feet way too hot.  I would have loved an air vent right above the toe box as my feet still did get a little warm.  The liner sock with wool socks made it so my feet were still comfortable.  I deliberately stepped in a muddy puddle a few times until my feet got wet and they dried really quickly.  I encountered a woman in my travels with the same boots and she said she sprayed hers with silicone spray.  Her feet did not get wet during the very rainy hike we were on, but mine did get slightly damp.  Again, they dried very quickly once out of the rain.  I hate cold, wet feet but I stayed comfortable!  I still would stick with these over waterproofed boots.

So I'm very happy I found these boots.  They were exactly what I needed - a comfortable boot able to handle various terrains in various weather conditions.