After wearing gum boots most of my life of dairy farming, I don't wear them anymore. Back then it was gum boots for about half the day, unless really cold, then wore insulated rubber boots. I do have a nice pair of insulated cammo boots I bought at Rural King a few years ago for hunting, but have only needed them a few times. Winters have been pretty mild since. They don't sweat my feet like the old gum boots did. But for some odd reason, the el-cheapo gum boots didn't hurt my feet even if worn for hours on end. My leather work boots are on me 99.99% of the time though. I can wear a pair about 2 years, then need to replace as they lose their arch support. I've worn all major brands, but now exclusively by work boots from Skechers. Lots cheaper, very comfy, and last every bit as long as high end names.