re: Good pair of waterproof hiking shoes?

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No need for waterproof.

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What? Some of the guys on here I’d say GTFO but I know you are experienced.

I could not disagree more and would absolutely go waterproof.

Morning dew as said is a major issue in the south, now dry climates not so much. But having wet feet 8 miles back is absolutely terrible. Why risk it when there are waterproof options? It sure as hell is nice to just be able to cross a stream by stepping in some shallow water and not being concerned as opposed to having to hop over puddles, streams, etc.