I use Asolo hiking boots that are not Gore-Tex. I cannot hike in Gore-Tex boots, they cause my feet to sweat and hurt. Gore-Tex and the waterproof, breathable properties are effected by dirt and mud. So, G-T boots will not breathe at all when dirty or muddy and any percieved advantage is lost.

There are places that Gore-Tex shoes and boots are convenient, like in the city on rainy days or places where they will stay clean.