Muck boots look hot and expensive. I have a foot that could be used in place of flippers for scuba divers.. long and WI D E. I have been looking at hiking boots by Propet. They come in ankle high.. actually above the ankle should work like a charm. Another comfortable boot which I used to use in my motorcycling days were Wellingtons.. they come about 1/3 up the shin.. Comfortable and NO issue with chips.