New boot time, Cabela's vs Irish setter vs Columbia?

[pianoman9701]

Spend as much as you can on your boots and glass. You'll never regret the expenditure.

[C-Money]

I have had good luck with Rocky, Danner and even Wolverine boots, as long as they have a Gortex tag on the boot. If it doesn't say Gortex, I won't buy. Waterproof, usually is not, as I've been burned when purchasing "waterproof" boots. If the boot says Gortex on it, I have not had a leak issue.

[WapitiTalk1]

Take a look at REI when boot shopping.  I think they have a pair of Lowa's in your size/price range.  The beauty of REI is that you can return any item, up to a year, if it does not live up to your expectations!