Solus, I've been using some old Northern "Muck" boots for  my spring /fall trips. They're too warm for summer. Plus if you slip and go over the top you get a "full booter". The nice thing about muck boots is they don't retain moisture on the outside, i.e. less evaporative cooling.

Mad_Mat, OTB says they aren't suppose to retain much water in their material. Let me know how the evaporative cooling is in cold weather. Plus MM, I'd sent you a message with my email address, but I spelled out "at" and "dot" to keep spammers from picking it up. Hope that didn't throw you.

I ordered some Vasque mid-high hikers and a pair of Chaco's, both with the stealth sole. Also have a pair of Chota Quick-Lace mukluk's coming for local winter paddling. I feel they may be too light for portage work. Anybody try the Chota Q-L or breathable mukluks on real portage trails? (I'll scan back through the pages) Wish Chota hadn't discontinued the Nuvavut. I would have liked to try that one. When my new stuff comes I write a review.