Replying to Boots - the lowdown

I need the lowdown on boots. I see so many contradicting statements and along with the extremely generalized details ("good for those who like to hit the mountain hard, but not too much" types of statements") it's become a pretty aggravating search.  I'm an all-mountain skier and actually just bought some x-wing 10's (last year's model) but I'm looking for some comfortable, easy riding boots.  I don't want anything too recreational as I definitely like to fly at times, but I don't anything that will kill my shins/feel extremely uncomfortable for cruising.

Basically, I want boots that are solid at pretty decent speeds but are pretty nice for casual cruising as well and I don't really know what exactly to be looking for.  I've been looking at Salomon Performas and the like but I'm not sure if thats' really what I want.

Thanks guys and gals,

Mike