I have several pairs of boots in varying states of use. One is a pair of Meindl Burma Pros. They can be warm on hotter days but don't find them unduly so. They've always been waterproof (touch wood). I did get them resoled for a trip to the Black Cuillin but nowadays I use them very infrequently as the leather is starting to suffer although the soles are fine. The rand though has started to part company a little from the boots so, if using them, it would be generally only on dry days.
I also have a pair of Salomon Quest Prime which I use for day walks in the summer months as they're lighter. They've also proved to be waterproof but, being fabric, the outers take an awful lot longer to dry than those of the leather boots. Good grip too but I wouldn't use them in winter. That said, my left ankle has developed an annoying issue - on walks of more than a few few hours, just above the ankle bone becomes very painful and I think it's the padding rubbing on the skin and bone - very odd as there's no visual sign but it become very sore to touch. Blister plasters don't work as they jus increase the pressure. I'm experimenting with different lacing etc but no cure as yet - cheers