I have been wearing Hi-Tec's now for three years because they were cheap and the fit well. Now that I am addicted to this, I look forward to replacing those with something better. I am also tired of being on my butt, but it is not wet that gets me. Rather it is when you get some loose sand on the granite, the boots just will not grip in these situations. I am not sure what boot I am going to get (I am hard to fit) but I think that will most likely say Vibram on the bottom.