I used to use a pair that were mid-calf length. They were great for sneaking around quietly when I was spot and stalk bow hunting with my recurve bow; could feel everything underfoot (that has both pros and cons!). It was hard to keep the bottoms completely waterproof as they got lots of wear and tear in the bush. They lasted about 3 seasons' by then they were just about worn through in a couple of spots. I suppose I could have put another layer of tougher hide on the sole. They weren't so good in snow - not much grip! But they were actually warmer than I thought they would be.
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