I wear knee high rubber boots. Got mine for about $40 at the local Coop farm store. They are insulated and do a good job of keeping my feetwarm. Wearing wool socks will help alot.I know some big buck hunters who wearhip waders going to and from thier stands. They hang them outside a month before season and only touch the tops of the waders with thier hands and they carry them in the back of the truck.Anything that will decrease a your scent trail through the woods is an advantage.