Iron,

I posted a similar question on a different thread but I was addressing breathable waders.

I can tell you why I switched to bootfoot. First, I got tired of the stocking foot leaking. Cheap ones, spendy ones.....didn't matter, they all leaked. Second, when I get to an area bank or boat fishing, I'm often in a hurry and I find it a pain in the ass taking the time to string up shoes over stocking foot waders. Bootfoots are nice because they are fast.

And, I'll dispell one more myth; many people say bootfoots are cumbersome to walk in. Not true! If you are in even remotely good shape they are no more unpleasant to walk in than stocking foot waders. You may be adding about a pound in the boot but any one who complains about a 1 lb. difference in their waders has mental problems.