LL Bean. Lifetime warranty.
When i fish in maine I use the stocking foot, gortex guide pants. I usually walk 8-10 miles a day fishing the northern streams. I have never issues with need to wade deeper .
These are 89 retail
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You could wear hightop converse sneakers and be all set.