I'm also a Chota man, but I use the Quetico Trekkers:

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I know there have been debates on this site about the relative merits of these boots, but I've had good luck with them. They've held up well for me, but admittedly I don't do a lot of bushwacking or long rugged trips these days. I also use lace-up ankle supports inside the boots for actual ankle support.

I have a pair of Lowa boots for hiking in the mountains, but I wouldn't use them on a canoe trip.

I've done canoe trips with nothing but old running shoes as footwear, and they frankly worked pretty good. I can remember a great trip up to Conmee with an old pair of running shoes that was awesome!! The trip, AND the shoes!

So it's all about individual preference, I suppose.