I've written off all waterproof boots. Between my hiking and hunting experiences the only ones that are TRULY waterproof don't allow for ANY ventilation and make my feet a sweaty, swampy, stinky mess. All of the waterproof treatments that I've tried fail to provide adequate water resistance after mild - moderate use in the field. All products with water resistant/proof treatments tend to hold sweat IN more, even when they have failed to the point they leak. So, for my use I consider the GoreTex and equivalent technologies to be a loose-loose-loose situation where you loose more money up front, loose expected comfort when it leaks, and loose comfort from improper ventilation and breath-ability when it's not leaking. These coatings just don't survive the wear and tear that I expect footwear to endure. This is probably why most waders and stuff use GoreTex coatings up top but have solid rubber boots over the feet area.
My solution has been to get two sets of hunting boots. I have some nice Danner's WITHOUT the coatings that I hit lightly with Scothbrite periodically for dry hunts and I use Muck boots for wet conditions. In my experience, the Scotchbrite treatments don't last worth a hoot either but provide minimal water resistance to keep from heavy dew, a very light rain, or an accidental and SHORT step in a puddle from instantly soaking through but it still allows for my shoes to breathe well. It's certainly NOT effective against anything more than minor exposure to water but that minor resistance offers adequate protection for most of my hunts. When I know it'll be wet, I grab the Muck boots which are absolutely waterproof but don't fit as well, don't support my ankles as well, and seem to let in more ticks. I buy all of my hunting boots one size too large and with no or minimal insulation. Then, I layer in wool socks as needed to combat the cold as the seasons progress.