Warm weather hiking boots

I just bought my first pair of hiking boots and I'm wondering if I got the right kind or if there is a better boot for my needs. I bought the boots to go hiking in Mexico where the temperature often reaches into the upper 90's.
I bought the Timberland Cadion: http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/shopitems/hiking-boots/cadionwaterproof-mens-hiki.asp Can anyone tell me if these boots are going to be way too hot or if this a good boot? If anyone has any suggestions or advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

I live in Central Florida and hike in weather that could be considered warm.

I quit using hiking boots and went to mid height trail running boots.

Lighter materials and breathable.

My last pair was Vasque Talus and my current pair is Merrel (I don't recall the model name) I like 'em.

I agree for the most part with Ed on using trail-running shoes for warmer weather hiking. The only caveat is that some people have ankles that are less strong and/or less flexible than others, hence should use a high or mid top boot or shoe. There are trail running shoes like that. Turns out the support of the top is not the important aspect of preventing twisted ankles. The feel of the top gives sensory clues that help tell the muscles when to tighten or relax. This comes not so much from my personal experiences (I have very flexible ankles and a fair amount of strength there), but from articles in publications on orienteering (which involves running over rough terrain for the advanced classes) and adventure racing.

I don't know the boots you got in particular, but have a couple comments. First is that mesh tops let far too much dust (and water, if you wade streams or hike in rain storms) get into the boot and into your socks. And the mesh tops really do not provide all that great ventilation. A good quality all leather boot does just as well, but is better at keeping dust and water our. I had a couple pairs of mesh-top boots similar to the pictured Timberlands. They were fine on rocky or gravelly trails, but terrible on dusty trails. Second is that I have been very unimpressed with Timberland boots. Maybe they have improved their quality over the years, but I have seen a lot of hikers in the workshops I teach and on scout outings have Timberlands come apart in fairly short order (people saying they got the boots only a few months previously).

As for boots for hiking in Mexico, Mexico has a very wide range of conditions, ranging from deserts with rocky terrain, to sand to dusty, through jungle with lots of swampy areas, to volcanic areas with very fine volcanic dust, to snowfields and glaciers. Copper Canyon is mostly dry, but can be rocky, sandy, dusty, good trails, or very rough crosscountry with lots of scrambling. Baja (Pico del Diablo area, for example), can have that, plus in the next few months, some snow to hike through up around the peaks. I presume you have familiarized yourself with the particular area you will be in, not just "somewhere in Mexico".

Thanks to Ed and Bill for responding. There are so many choices of hiking boots that buying a pair has proven to be a bit overwhelming. I was hoping that I would get responses saying that the choice I made was a good one but no such luck. The place I go hiking is in the mountains in Jalisco Mexico where the conditions are dry and extremely dusty. In addition, the soil is a terra cotta color which has stained my clothing in the past so it will surely be hard on any boots that have fabric. Point being, I guess mesh top boots would not be ideal for my situation. Bill, you had mentioned that a good quality leather boot might be what I need. Do you or does anyone else have any suggestions for a boot along those lines? Right now I hike in a pair of $17 construction style boots that I bought in Mexico a couple years ago. Anything would be better than they are, but I figured if I’m going to put effort into buying hiking boots, I should get something that is best as opposed to just better. Thanks for any advice anyone can offer.

Marc -

I wouldn't worry about it too much. You already have the boots. Mainly just break them in and take several extra pairs of socks. Don't worry about the staining - that goes with the territory, as Barb always says to me when I come home all bloodied after a weekend of climbing on some of the abrasive rock around here. Just live with it. When you wear the boots out or decide on a new set of footgear, then consider other alternatives.

For warmer weather wear I have a pair of redwing leather workboots with vibram soles (following a recent resole)- they give great ankle support and are fairly protective on the rocky trails we have here in Pennsylvania. They're neither stylish nor cheap (around 150 bucks) - but they are made in the US and above all - they fit my feet.
I've got a friend who wears "PH" boots (for Professional Hunter) - they're made by Russle Moccasins in the states (Wisconsin, perhaps?) - they've got a leather foot but the sides of the top (?) are fabric - they breathe a bit better than my red wings. He swears by 'em - they (the PH's) are expensive - however - they were custom made to fit his feet.
For more than a couple days, however, no matter the weather, I default to my Danner Mountian Lite II's - for me the most comfortable backpacking boots made.