I have two pair of boots i wear hunting and a pair of waders as mentioned for waterfowl.
I have a high instep and 2E 10&1/2 foot.
Ergo my custom Russell's fit to a T.
My other pair for wet or muck are the Le Chasseur leather lined zip side.
For hiking as I said a custom pair of Limmers.
No need for 14-15 pairs of boots!
My point is if you choose wisely and go to the extra effort and cost, you can obtain the best in terms of fit, comfort and wear.
I don't wade streams in my Russells so maybe I have never put them to the test but on dewy mornings, I have zero problems.
I haven't looked at a hunting boot in a store after my first pair of Russell's.
In fact I am going to have them make me a pair of fleece lined slippers soon as I get up there again. It's about a 100 miles one way for me but I judge it well worth the effort.-Richard
