I'm pleased with the Dunham Cloud boots, they are just right if you need more than a
walking shoe, the weight is about the same as the Dunham 8000 Oxford, but with more ankle support
non scuff leather, a more knobbly sole pattern, and a rubber toe. At first I too was worried about buying
a pair of "green" boots, but they look great, and fit great. Still you couldn't wear these to a formal event.
I think the best pair of Hiking Boots is one which comes in your size, and these have a wide range of sizes and widths
which are unobtainable in most other brands.
On a trip the best pair is the one you have with you, and these don't take up a lot of space.
I don't know how these Dunham Clouds will hold up over the long term but I've had very good results from Dunham
Ruggards walking shoes also made in China. Winter is approaching...so we will see.
Overall I like NB and Dunham shoes and Amazon usually has the best prices and selection.
Allow $5 if you have to pay to return a pair for a better fit.

Update
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I purchased 2 additional pairs just in case they change the design-also they were about seventy. The new ones received (Sept 2013) appear identical to the original pair in every way. I may try some sno seal on one pair if found necessary (not so far), even though not recommended.

Update
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The sno seal did not affect the boot cosmetically, I applied sno seal to the boots (pre heated to about 100-120 F)
using my finger, and worked it into all of the seams and stitching.