No offense intended, but I'm wondering what "survival boots" are.

My guess is that these might be boots one carries in a kit, just in case you find yourself lost or in trouble?

Maybe the question is really "Which boots do best in a severe environment?" If so, the answer would depend on the environment - cold, hot, desert, wetlands, etc...

My favorite cold-weather boots are my old (1980's) LL Bean Maine hunting boot with Vibram soles and wool felt liners. They're stlll in great shape, but my feet have gotten a oone size longer/wider since then (old age), but they aren't made anymore. Still looking for an acceptable replacement.

For moderate weather I just obtained a pair of LL Bean Cresta Hikers, but haven't spent much time in them yet.

I do think just about any quality hunting boot would do you just fine, assuming it was built to protect you against whatever elements your're walking in to.