I was able to stand in the lake, about six or eight inches of water while skinning a moose.
I could stand but needed to stay moving while I skinned. I was wearing the kenetrek gaiters.
I did order a pair of Kryptek gaiters for my wife from midway. Unfortunately they were too small for her but they seemed tougher than the kenetrek. The material was the canvas material and would seem quieter.
