i like a lace up boot, my ankles twist so easily. my rockys have served me well but im going to go with lacrosse the next time for some height hopefully they are water proof, always around some water might do what others done buy a winter pair and fall pair.
i do have a Muck boot that is nice for cold days and if i have to cross some water but i hate walking in them for any good distance. they dont feel like a shoe should seems to wear me out easier..plus the they wear out easily around my toes where the rubber bends.