Where and what time of year are you hunting? Are you going to use and abuse your boots or just occasionally wear them?
I've never been a fan of tall boots. Some guys need the additional ankle support so if that's the case I understand. The only time I wear tall boots is when there is lots of snow. Tall boots are obviously heavier, stiffer, and will be hotter in warm weather. It's a lot tougher to stalk quietly in tall, stiff boots.
I tend to use and abuse boots. I can pretty much guarantee the boots in the photo will likely come apart if they get wet at the seams. All leather almost always outlasts boots with lots of seams. Taller, rubber rand on the front will also outlast a rand with seams. If you don't wear the boots much in wet conditions they may be ok?
