If your going to be stationary for most of the day, most hunters are on the move all day, get some insulated boots. If you plan on doing a lot of walking get a good pair of LIGHT uninsulated or thinly insulated boots that are waterproof. I use the Danner "Pronghorn" which are the lightest/quality/high top/gore-tex boot that Cabela's carries. Buy them big enough to wear a thin under sock and a thick over sock. They offer good support in a light package. Elk hunting is hardhunting, many years of backpacking and mountain hunting has taught me the value of light weight footwear. The weight you carry, especially on you feet, can make a HUGE difference at the end of the day.