I'd really recommend buying those Allen Edmonds boots mentioned earlier on the previous page. You're going to be hard-pressed to find that kind of quality and style for $167.
Alternatively, you could do what
this guy did . Someone posted this in this thread a while back and I think they look fantastic and because he used Sno-Seal they will do you well through all but the 6" + plus snow. Clarks Desert Boots are classic, just make sure you get leather for winter. A suede pair will do you great in spring/summer.
One last reminder when you buy some leather shoes/boots: always use cedar shoe trees! They help your footwear keep its natural shape, but more importantly they remove the sweat so your shoes/boots will stink less and and have less wear on the inside.