Apparel Questions

Same here, a heavy duty 7mm with a rubber sole for climbing and hiking if I need too.
 As long as you don't let water in the top mine stay water proof. Step in over the top and you get a cold rush of water which warms quickly. But when sitting for a long time I can see where you could get cold.
 I have always tried to stay as dry as I can as long as I can!

>As long as you don't let water in the top mine stay water proof. Step in over the top and you get a cold rush of water
>which warms quickly. But when sitting for a long time I can see where you could get cold.

Yeah, this is actually my question. After reviewing posts, I decided to purchase a wetsuit, but--and if it's not apparent, I'm saying this without experience--it seems like after you get wet and sit out in the wind for a while, you're gonna get chilled. I guess a pair of high-top booties is what I need to keep my footsies dry.

I don't know if you run hot blooded or not.  I do and in air temp of 50 degrees and water temp of 50 degrees, I don't have a problem with a 3mm farmer john, 7mm booties, a couple of layers on top, plus a paddling jacket.  I kind of like to dangle my feet every now and then.  So I do get wet, especially in a Prowler 15 which is known for being a wet boat.

I know people that wear rain pants over their wetsuit to keep the wind chill down.

Really, the only time I've felt it too cold was using the above was the Chelan trip with 40 degree water and air temp a tad above freezing.

BTW, a lot of booties are NOT made to be waterproof, so if you're expecting that, make sure the ones that you buying are indeed waterproof.

-Allen

As Allen mentioned, most booties are not waterproof but are designed to keep your feet warm when wet. There are a few out there that are water tested up to the top of the shoe, as long as the water is below that line you should have no problem and even if the water is over they make a pretty good seal to keep water out. I have tried the Chota wet shoes and the NRS Boundary shoe, both work really well for getting in and out easy.