Trail shoes for hunting

[Pathfinder101]

I have never owned a pair until this year, but I bought a pair of Keen's this summer (out of the bargain cave at Cabelas).  I love them.  Broke them in on a scouting trip in July, then took my 9 year old on a steep 12 mile hiking/fishing trip into the Wenaha in August.  No blisters and they still are in great shape.  Today is casual Friday at work and I have them on right now...
Regarding Gaiters, I bought a set of Kuiu's last season.  Not really to keep water out (I live and hunt on the east side), but to keep the cheat grass, star thistle and burrs off me.  I wear them almost religiously now.  Just returned from a caribou hunting trip to Alaska and they kept my Kenetreks dry for all 5 days.

[7mmfan]

My Yukon Gators just showed up in the mail yesterday, I'm excited to break them in. Looks like I need to make a trip down to Cabelas and REI to try on some shoes.

I've been doing a lot more bike hunting this year and it looks like something I'm going to continue to do more of so the 8" boots aren't as necessary as they once were. Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it.

[JimmyHoffa]

I didn't like gaiters except for in snow.  Where I go, there is a lot of slash and limbs on the ground--much of it being thick enough to get into the gaiter from underneath and not snap off, so was creating a real trip hazard.