We don' t have enough critters around here to worry about being bit by one. In early season and during crop damage(summer) I wear those camo scent lok sneakers in Cabelas for about $39. If there' s dew, rain or the grass is wet I put on some goretex socks. As it gets colder I just throw on a pair of rockies unless it' s really raining and I' ll put on some Burleys.