Re: Footware for hiking thru deeper water.

I wade on through. Stop on other side, take my socks off and wring them out. I attach them securely to the back of the pack to dry out...ready for the next crossing.

I then towel out the insides of the boots and dry my feet. I then put on a fresh pair of socks and I'm off.

My feet seem to sweat enough so that my insides of boots are usually damp anyway...not too much less than the toweled out boots after a ways down the trail.

I like my Clarions. On my third resole.

Bare footed is not a smart way to be if you are a few miles in on the trail. It is a long walk out with a bruised or cut foot, or pulled toe nail.

If there are going to be several crossings, take the socks off before you cross and reuse them after toweling off feet.