Gaiters are the way to go. Got them last year and used them everytime I went hunting down here. They get a little warm but not too bad.
I wear mine everytime I go into the woods. I had several close encounters while not wearing any and I don't want to be. I wear the snakeproof 'rubber' boots from Cabelas and really like them for archery/BP season. It combines the scent-free boot with the snake protection.
I have couple pairs of Rockys and Redhead neither leak. Good to have but I still am aware of where I walk and step. The best waterproof boots are no good when the water I cross is deeper than the boots are tall. LOL I have been up to my chest crossing creeks during Turkey season. Yea I am a diehard hunter or just a little lose wrapped.
I've always worn them. Don't want to chance it. But every pair I have ever gotten has leaked as well untill I got a pair of Muck woody armour boots and I love them. A buddy of mine has had them for two years and they havn't leak at all. Seem to be the best snake boot you can get.
my rockys are 10 years old and still do not leak and the redheads are 7 years old and no leaks
and Rocky has gave me great customer service, they have replaced a couple of pairs of regular gore tex boots that leaked and gave me new soles for a pair i wore out
