Seeking recommendations for outdoor work boots

[terracore]

I need new outdoor work boots. The duct tape on my current boots is about worn out. I need soles that will last as long as practical on jagged abrasive lava rock, something with good ankle support for uneven terrain, and I'm not sure whether to seek a breathable waterproof (Gortex ™ like) barrier or instead something that isn't waterproof but dries quickly. And of course, unlike my Alaska boots, something that doesn't retain heat. Ain't nobody got time for that.

thanks in advance for any suggestions and/or humorous or snide anecdotes, criticisms, or observations.