I'm looking for sticky soled boots. My problem is wet logs and wet river rocks. The river rocks are smoother than the granite rocks on portages in Quetico and exposed to high water that starts moss growing. Shoreline river rocks get slick in a light rain. Also wading on the ones underwater, add current pressures, while wading boats through rapids. It's like dancing on rolling bowling balls. Ankles are OK but still want mid-high support at a minimum.

A fellow river tripper had a pair of Canyoneer II boots from 5.10 and the "Stealth, TM" soles were sticky, but the boots were funky looking and fit badly. But looking for canyoneer boots is close to what I think we need for portaging.

I'm looking at NRS Storm boots, OTB boots, and other companys using 5.10's Stealth soles. Sounds like Chota's Trekkers are off my list though. Razor seaping soles seems to be the latest marketing thing.

I go wet foot in warm weather and can use SealSkins or Chota Brookies in cool weather. I always go wet foot on river trips though.