Thanks to the many who replied. Looks like there's a trip in my
future to the Audubon Seattle store and/or Cabela's in Lacey. Likely
candidates for regular rubber boots are Muck Boots or Cabela's own
brand, or, for pull-overs (reported to be a bit noisy when walking),
NEOS Trekkers from ABA
(<http://www.abasales.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=870>http://www.abasales.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=870).

Marc

At 10:08 PM 1/9/2008, Marc Hoffman wrote:
>I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of waterproof boots to
>wear when birding. Over-the-shoe type might be okay, but I suspect
>what I really should have is a pair that one wears with just socks
>and which provides good support for walking. Nice but not too
>pricey. Calf-height would be good -- my calves, not a young
>bovine's, thank you. Suggestions for brand names as well as
>retailers would be appreciated.
>
>Marc Hoffman
>Kirkland, WA
>http://www.dartfrogmedia.com
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