I got a pair of Bates last year in october. The Bates - M-9 CTS 9 for £87
They arrived on the eve of a combat mission.. i was dredding the fact i would have blisters and sore feet by the end of it breaking them in.
Surprisingly they were the only thing that was comftable that weekend
Cant fault them, really comfy, 100% waterproof up to pretty high up on the boot. I got the pair with the side zip so easy on easy off.
They are sturdy but flexiable, little bit on the heavyside for my feminine legs but have helped build up the leg muscles
a nice looking boot as well