I have not tried the felt/lug combo

But as a bankie who walks over allot of rocks I would rather fall in the mud every time with my felt soled shoes then slip and fall on the rocks once.

Especially if where I am falling is in the water and there is current.

P.S. Just plain lugged boots with no felt are absolutely worthless IMHO.
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