95% of my upland hunting is western Kansas pheasants. Typically so dry you can’t even spit. Also have hunted more than once where $20 at the car wash was a good start.
The only time I wear rubber anything is when it is actually raining or just finished. Dew on the grass doesn’t effect my leather boots.
I’ve worn out Danner Pronghorns. They were comfortable for sure. But only held up a few seasons.
Current main boot is an American made Danner, all leather, no insulation, discontinued, but similar to Grouse Hunter. It’s held up well for several years.
If it’s completely dry, I’ll wear my work boots, Thorogood moc toe wedge sole. No insulation. No gore Tex. No issues.
I won’t wear less than a 9” boot. 6” boots don’t have enough height and enough gusseted tongue to keep weed seeds out of my socks.
