I know several who love the neoprene socks for cold weather & wet-footing to get in/out of the canoe.  I am not one of them.

I have bad feet & must wear orthotic inserts constantly.  My footwear must have a solid sole/shank.  Mukluk styles do not work for me.

I wear LLBean 16" Maine Hunting Shoe.  It's not 100% waterproof.  Some water leaks through the stitching where the tonge+upper meets the footbox.  I wouldn't do a lot of wading as the boot will eventually fill, but for stepping in/out & portaging they're great.  Warmth is achieved with quality socks, liner sock + wooly sock.