In the last two years I changed from all leather boots to the heavily stitched type. Worse thing I ever did! I bought a pair of 'waterproof' Keen Targee's, they leaked like a sieve. I then changed to a pair of 'waterproof' Saloman Quests, they too leaked badly.
Third time lucky, I decided to return to all leather boots and bought a pair of Berghaus Superlite 2's and have never looked back, as they say! I've just worn them on the Glyndwrs Way, lots of damp and wet walking through grassy fields, soggy forests and sodden moorland. No problemo, boots were wet every day but my feet stayed absolutely dry. I was impressed!
The boots are really comfortable, lightweight(ish), conservative looking, easy to clean and their lacing system is easy and secure. Why would anyone want any other make or model?