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I use breathable bean stocking foot waders myself. A good piece of advice is to buy two pairs of the cheap Emergers. That way when one leaks (which it will eventually) you have another pair to use while the first is being sent in for warranty replacement. Of course if you live near an LL bean that's not an issue, just bring it in and they'll swap it right away.
Personally I'm torn on the stocking vs bootfoot. I use stocking foot and a good pair of Simms boots for the salt, I like the ankle support. But I have friends who swear by bootfoot in the salt, because they feel they could shed them quicker if they ever somehow got swept into deep water. I'd like to get a pair of good bootfoots for FW fishing, can be easier to layer thick socks underneath. Both valid points. YMMV.
On felt, I've been fine with studded kling-on soles. Slipping hasn't been an issue. Never know where felt is going to be banned, so might be worth going with rubber soles. Or get the Korkers boots with interchangeable soles.
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