for at least a decade I've mostly used timberland pros for outdoor work. I do part time masonry/construction plus my own house projects and mechanical projects. Timberland Pros have always served me well. Towards the end of their lifespan I usually get water leaking in between the tread and the boot. I had one pair of Wolverine boots and they were pretty good too. I have tried a set of Smiths, and they definitely felt lighter weight but less forgiving on the feet. Also, BOTH of the soles/treads peeled off from the bottoms but only after months of heavy duty use. To get me through that week I just wrapped some tape around the whole boot and detached treads, was funny looking but worked. photo attached of them in front of the toolshed I built at my house this past august.
at my day job on patrol I wear the 6" tall 5-11 tactical boots most of the time, but for big snow storms I will wear a high top set of Danner boots. expensive, but very worth it.