You don't get ankle support with high cut either. If you want ankle support, use an ankle brace.


Getting the right shoe/boot is sometimes difficult. There are many gortex, waterproof low top hikers/shoes on the market. They are as waterproof as they can be for being low top. The lower the top, the easier it is for water to come in over the top. However, if you aren't ever in that deep of water, then no problem. The main problem with them is that they sacrifice breathability and if they get wet on the inside, they take a long time to dry out. Another school of thought is to just let your feet get wet. Unless you are the wicked witch of the west, this shouldn't be a problem. Then you buy shoes that dry quickly. Wearing the right socks help immensely. Most people I know who walk alot in bogs, use rubber boots or the Boggs brand that was mentioned earlier. Generally you want knee highs here.