I was thinking of bringing breathable stocking foot waders and light hiking boots as back up to my rubber boots. I figured they would offer higher protection and might even walk better than the rubber boots.

Any one try something like this? I really have no experience with hip waders. I see some folks roll the hip waders down to the knees when walking on hard ground.

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