I've used Salomon trail shoes in the past for walking (never use boots) and they've worked really well in the snow. I agree that feet will easily over-heat in Goretex, but I think in cold, snowy conditions they would be ideal. I was out for two hours yesterday in Hilly socks and Mudclaws... my feet were really, really cold when I got back to the car because they'd spent the last two hours submerged in snow. I believe if I'd had Goretex footwear (with a some sort cuff to stop the snow getting in) it would've prevented my feet from becomg wet and cold. It wasn't warm enough nor was I moving fast enough for my feet to have over-heated.