For plain walking I also will wear rubber. Sure do like my Muck boots and for the $179 I paid well these last 5 yrs have been a blessing. But Rubber is a heat sink. YOUR FEET WILL GET COLD!

For leather boots I went to Russell.
I was a pointing dog judge for 25 yrs so needed a good quality leather boot as we walked all day. I went to the Russell South 40 Birdshooter an uninsulated lace up for ankle support. I still use a pair I bought in 1993!
I have a second I grouse/woodcock and pheasant hunt with bought in 2002. The leather is topnotch. They shine up well and I heavily siliconed them. They keep my feet dry.
I also wear double socks.

For late season I bought a heavier version insulated along with a more aggressive sole. Both those pairs of boots I bought in 2002.

But again do your research. I paid for these but the service has more than made it worth the money paid for them. Other boot companies can't say that.

With any boot your feet get cold. One tip is to use a dry stick deodorant on your feet to slow the sweating down. It is the moisture that over time will get you cold. Those heated insoles are worthless.
A handwarmer placed over your first sock taped on the sides to keep it on top of your toes and then a second sock works very well. But it is not good at all for walking. You will overheat quickly. Real good for a long sit tho. And great for kids.



JW