Thanks everybody for the advice. I do really like Salomon and didn't know about the sale or the boots without gtx so I'll be heading there right now.

I'll second what Robin said. I got a pair of the Salomons this year and they have been great-a revelation. Covered about 400 miles so far and they are still waterproof and not showing too many signs of wear. I will definitely be getting another pair. I did have to size up as they were too narrow in the toe and I wanted them for multi day trips and I was worried about my feet swelling. Covered 100 miles in 3 days with no issues.

Good point about sizing. I actually went up one and a half sizes from my normal shoes from 8 to 9.5.