I used an old pair of Teva water shoes that I got 2 trips out of as my main canoe/portage shoe.

As soon as I hit camp this trip, I changed into them. One thing I've learned at least for my style of tripping is that sooner or later you get even your camp shoes wet by various methods.

I decided to use my Gore-Tex knee high socks which are too "delicate" for portaging along with a dry pair of medium wool socks for a camp/ canoe shoe when around camp.

Tucked pants into wool socks and pulled Gore-Tex socks over. Warm and dry and didn't have to worry if I wanted to step out on a partially submerged spot to cast or take canoe out for paddle/fish.

I think you could re-purpose old paddling boots as long as they didn't weigh too much and they were comfortable.

In any case a water type shoe makes a great camp shoe and with/without socks depending on weather, they're hard to beat.