Prepare for slightly unhelpful input...
The two you've linked are probably nicer at least in some ways given the price tags, but I have to represent for a pair of boots that really surprised me.
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/sfb-field-8-mens-boot/pid-10028429/pgid-10267225
Yes, Nikes. $150 Nikes.
My brother works for Nike, my birthday was coming up, and I needed new boots.
Let me tell you, I was blown away. These boots are both the best gift I've ever received and probably some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned, they're super lightweight as well (so much so that when I first received them, I was skeptical about their quality, but...).
Over the summer I put about 200 hours in them on a farm, really working them. They were breathable in pretty serious heat, never got uncomfortable, and show no signs of wear yet. It seems ridiculous for me to say, but after 150 hours on the farm, I would've been quite hesitant to trade these things for any boot on the planet, no matter the price tag. I was that pleased with them.
All that being said, do know that these are only the second pair of boots I've owned, the other being surplus leather jungle boots. So I can't compare the Nikes to something like what you've linked. But if you think you'll be as pleased as I am, I can get you the boots for ~$100. That 40% discount feel :shot:
