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I'm shopping for new boots, which I haven't done in decades. Two questions about boot height. The first is about non-winter boot use; the second is about winter boot use. 1. For those of you who wear boots when canoeing, portaging or general canoe tripping—and, since there's probably an overlap, when non-winter hiking or hunting—what height boots do you prefer? Perhaps you have more than one answer for different non-winter uses. 2. What height boot do you prefer for snow and other winter...

Been looking all winter for a new pair of tripping boots. I like boots that drain since I seem to spend a lot of time walking in water. The other day a few guys on BWCA.com had good things to say about the Rocky S2V Jungle boots, which I'd never heard of before: http://www.rockyboots.com/rocky-mens...FQ0000106.html I really like that the sole is glued and sewn into place. That seems to be a weak link with most of my boots/shoes. Looks like good drainage. They're also made in the USA with...

That brings up a question. How/with what do folks treat their leather boots? I expect I am behind the times, because I have invariably treated and waterproofed my leather boots the same way since the 70’s. Clean out the crevice crude with an old toothbrush. Rub the (warmed) boots with Sno-Seal, using another old toothbrush to get it into the stitching and folds of the tongue and lacing flaps. Wipe off any excess and sit the boots in a warm place for a day or so if time allows. (Old...