I have been deliberating over boots to wear in Thailand for way too long (i.e. over 10 years too long). My ex-wife gave my favourite boots to charity around 15 years ago, for which I never really forgave her (Scarpa that saw '3 peaks', Nijmegan and countless 'Munro bagging'). I have a decent pair of Meindl 3-season boots, but want something that will my feet survive the tropics.
So far, I have ended up wearing flip-flops or sandals, which is great until you decide to dig the garden or venture into the woods during snake season. I go through sandals like a whore goes through condoms and flip-flops are eaten by the dog before they even get to my feet.
So, TD members, what do you wear on your footsies when you go out in the bush? More importantly how are your feet after a day or so walking? Also, do you wear any protection between boot and trouser?
Do I go for summer Meindl or similar like this...
or stick with something like these:
with some puttees for protection from snakes