Razor,
I do both. For my short distance runs I will do them in modified jungle boots. I dont recommend running long distances in boots because of the way the feet is positioned in the boot. When going cross country in boots the terrain is ever changing leaving your feet to only be in one position the entire time. This will result in injury. That is why when I run in boots its at a slow pace8-9min mile and short.
What I would recommend if you want to run in boots stay on the sand it possible like "Pineland" and if you could get some Rockies 911 those are what I have and they work great. I have all the advantages of both worlds boots and tennis shoes, and lest likely of an injury to my ankles knees, and lower back. If you want to wear boots go for the jungles with ripple soles. Just realized that your a BTDT, you already know more about the boot than I do, hell come to think of it, you have more time in boots, than I have in service
Just Kidding Razor, but you do know more about the boots than I do.
LarV