GOOD TOPIC
A lot of great points.
Personally i like to wear felt sole STUDDED boots
Makes a big diff.
Stay away from rubber. When first got into river fishing, i was on the Sol duc. I wanted to get out a bit farther so i proceeded to wade out into the river with my old rubber soled boots. The water didn't look to swift. But looks can be decieving. Got out about thigh deep and i was getting scared.. CFS was movin' and i was slippin.
The belt thing, Never leave home for the river without it