Definitely do not sacrifice on boots. If you are going to be doing a lot of turkey hunting, then you will be doing a lot of walking. A cheap pair of boots will only shorten the time that you will be out in the field. My first year of hunting, I got a cheap pair of boots, and I would come home with blisters and soar feet. Ever since then, I have bought a "nice" pair of boots that don't sacrifice on comfort. I personally don't wear rubber boots while turkey hunting...I haven't really had a problem with wet feet. I live in Texas and there is a morning dew on the ground, but hasn't ever been enough to make a difference. The boots I wear come up to about mid-calf and are water-proof. Just my two cents...