Like the rest said (aside from KK, who I reluctantly agree with most of the time) a good wading belt will go a long way. If you are wearing a good wading Jacket as well, it is amazing how long you can be up to your neck without getting soaked. I'm there in most mud puddles I step in, so I have experience in this matter. Saved KK the trouble of making fun of me to distract people from his fascination with goats smile
Happy new year.