I have a pair of Rocky Alpha Force (1200's, I think) 6 in. boots. They're waterproof up to the Cordura side panel thingies (I wouldn't have bought them if I had known they weren't waterproof, but the *trustworthy* salesman insisted it was Gore-Tex and 100 % waterproof) Anyway, they are comfortable and do breathe well. I hate steel toed boots, but Wolverine's are the best steel toed ones I could find.