Rono,
I am using scarpa SL boots at the moment. They don't come cheap but they are an extremly durable boot. They are made from a single piece of leather so you may appreciate it takes some time to wear them in. I have had them for about 4 years now. I used them in NZ over the shale and wear them at least twice a week here. I am tough on boots, but these have gone the distance. The only criticism is they are a little heavy. The gore-tex model would be an even better choice.
Stag