Partially agree! I use the Fugitive as my winter boot and the FSN 95's as my 3 season boot, both gtx. Perfect? Heck no. In the old days you had your leather/nylon hiking boots that let in water like a mesh seive, and so any amount of water would get in, and I'm talking about shallow creek crossings, deep puddles, etc. With the old style hiking boots(Nike Ascents/Nike Approach, etc etc)you'd get wet quick and learned to live with it.
But the Asolos and other gtx boots will keep this from happening, you can cross submerged to about 4 or 5 inches and not get wet socks, just cuz of the goretex. Thing is, if you stand in water or walk all day in wet snow no boot will keep your feet and socks dry except possibly the Sorel type pak-boots, but they're clunkers and aren't so easy to backpack in for many miles.
And no gtx boot will keep water from drippng down your legs and into the boots. I've found walking in wet deep snow to be a failing test for the goretex brand, it just won't keep out the water after about 3 or 4 hours. Maybe gaiters would help, hain't ever tried 'em as they seem a frill.