Whether creek walking or wrestling gators, tall boots let you wade in deep without taking on mud, water or blood-sucking leeches.
CHASSEUR Supple leather lining from toe to top, zipper with waterproof gusset. By Le Chameua. One color. U.S. sizes 5 1/2 to 10. $375. (888) 235-9763, www.orvis.com(Eric Boyd / LAT)