High and Dry

COMFORT TRAC
Ground-grabbing sole, wool midsole. Nice for chilly weather, but heavy. Men’s sizes 7 to 14. $80. (800) 237-4444, www.cabelas.com (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Sept. 15, 2014 6:42 PM PT

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)