I bird hunt in both my LL Bean boots (14" variety, no longer offered) ...
You can still get the 16 inch. I use them pretty religiously when I'm not going to be sloshing through standing water (then I use Lacrosse rubber boots) because they are not only comfortable but also perfect for warding off briers.
You just have to get up 30 minutes early so you'll have time to lace them.
RM