Wore the crap out of a pair of Timberland's while in the Scouts for about 3+ years, they had a few hundred miles on them before they kicked the bucket. I'm wearing a pair right now too, got em for less than $100 at Rack Room Shoes at the local mall, I think. Both pairs are all/mostly leather but waterproof, comfortable like good sneakers after a week or two, and don't make my feet sweat. They've been great so far for turkey, fishing, and the current warmer weather here in east KY!

Some of their boots are very expensive. I never buy shoes online without trying them on in a store first, size 12 seems to be stupidly commonly sold out most places and I have to have them ordered. Got lucky with the current pair.
Good luck Sir!