Ive got a pair I use for just that activity. They’d be close to mid shin when done up. I’ve got a thinner, slip on rubber booty if it’s wet or I’ve got to walk on a bunch of gravel or something of that nature. As mentioned, you feel everything. I just bought a pair of el cheapo felt boot insoles and after trimming some unknown type of rubber flooring (3 or 4mm maybe?) to the same size as the felt, glued them together. Makes all the difference when not running the outer booty.
As far as material, deer is fine for your uppers but I haven’t enjoyed much life when deer was used on the soles. Moose will give you the best life on the sole in my experience. I’m currently running elk uppers and moose soles. Got to be on my fifth or six season with them.
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