I realize this is late: I concur, those brands are very good. I wear Merrell Continum’s now and love them for the warm weather of Savannah, Ga.
For cooler, wet weather in Tn I have a pair of Cabella’s GoreTex hi top boots that have been going strong for 4 years now. Going to be replacing them soon and going with either Merrells or Vasque hi toppers.
Looking for some advice for cold weather (rated to -40 degress) boots good for crampons, snowshoes for use in Northern NY and White Mtns. Thanks