I always wear rubber boots and always have because they help with scent imo. Not that my feet stink[:'(] that bad but you know what i mean. However the wife and kids may sat otherwise. I use to wear just plain black rubber boots that you can get at any local hardware store but with the snakes being very plentiful around here especially during bow season i started using the Cabelas snake proof rubber boots several years ago and now i have two pair and thats what i wear while it's still hot and the snakes are out in full force. Once it cools off and the snakes go into hiding i go with a lace up type boot with the thinsulate lining and use scent killer spray on them. Works for me!