[cabmandone]

I've been searching for a pair of hiking boots that are comfortable, waterproof, and go up to at least the calf. My conditions tend to be mostly muddy when I'm out foraging or hunting.

I was hoping to find something like a Muck boot but with more arch and ankle support for longer hikes. I have to walk through a lot of mud sometimes to get back to my woods. When I'm finally in the woods, I don't have to contend with the mud so much but I do tend to cross a creek with a soft bottom that I can go ankle deep in mud while crossing and sometimes have water up to calf level. I'm hoping to build a bridge or two across the creek to alleviate the crossing problem. But there's no way to fix the walking back to the woods problem short of a UTV or ATV and I enjoy walking.

Ideally the right boot would be lace up with a zipper side ,be waterproof or water resistant, easy to clean with spray wand and hose. I don't care about insulation since these are for spring/summer while I'm foraging or working in my woods. I want something durable yet comfortable. Does such a thing exist??