Waterproof shoes - winter

[grw]

Hi everyone,
My Specialized shoes have just about given up on me, with crack appearing across the sole of the shoe behind the cleat. Super glue is no longer cutting the ustard. After havng had them for over 10 years, everyday commuting, a few tours, and plenty of mountain biking i, I can justify getting a new pair I think.
My problem is, I'm now in Australia. Its not really got very cold over winter. Last year I don't even remember there being a frost in Melbourne. But when it rains, it seems to rain particularly hard. My feet get drenched on the way to work, my shoes sit steaming all day long, and are still wet at the end of the day when I come to ride home, and then its a mess of newspapers at home trying to get them dry in time to ride to work the next day. So I'd like something waterproof.
And it gets quite hot in summer.
I'd thought about the Northwave celsius, as they seem well recommended, but these seem to be discontinued by almost every shop other than for the weird sizes. Does anyone have any recommendations of something that might be suitable? I'm looking for some sort of mtb boot, as I will use it for on the mtb, as well as for the commute. Waterproof and preferaby breathable. And capable of taking a Shimano cleat, I'm not too fussed about carbon fibre racing shoe types.
Bike shops over here seem to charge a fortune. I'l be going through something like wiggle/ribble... And trying to take advantage of the ridiculous rise in the dollar.
Thanks,
grw

[byegad]

Sounds like you could do with a Summer shoe and a Winter shoe.

Go on you deserve it!

[[XAP]Bob]

Some people recommend sealskinz socks in sandals.

They're not waterproof, but they do dry quickly (because they are mostly open) and your feet stay dry in appropriate socks.

But two pairs of shoes sounds like a good idea - they'll each last 20 years

[philg]

I use the predecessor of These and they are fine (suit a wider foot than most)

IME there is no true waterproof boot as water always finds a way in - usually just by running down the neoprene boot - but for an hour or so they will keep you dry.

Totally useless for longer/Audax rides, they just fill up with water (which stays there)