-This is the best all around shoe.  It does great in the desert, the woods, the snow, and on rocks.
-The Gortex liner is great, but it isn't designed for marching in knee high snow.
-It isn't too hot and does allow my foot to breath. I live in Phoenix and when it is 115F, I don't want my feet to bake.
-Breaking in was easy; no blisters for me.
-The Vibram sole is awesome.  It grips everything and doesn't rapidly wear.
-I just regret not buying them sooner.  Well worth the money.