RE: Whats the advantage of rubber boots?
I wear all kinds unless it's wet and it almost always that during hunting season. If it's not or cold I'd wear knee highmoccasines. If your leather stays dry, wear it. Mine was supposed to but didn't.
Rubber doesn't spook deer, why should it? If you get busted wearing rubber you had something on them. I just saw a boat load of hunters wearing all there gear all over the place. I'd say the same for any boot. They don't even mind my moc's that I can tell.