backpack boots, waterproof?

[Reflex]

shopping for Mid Boots for backpacking. choice between waterproof and non waterproof. my feet do run hot and sweaty. Thoughts?

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

I think both are useful, but for normal 3 season hiking and backpacking I find that non-waterproof shoes are more comfortable and work better for me - in winter or if the snow has just melted out and the trails are a mess I like to go with something waterproof.

[toejam]

I've given up on waterproof boots except for hikes in snow. They don't breathe very well and seemed to be more effective at keeping water inside than outside, eg., after crossing a calf-deep creek waterproof boots stay wet longer.