Before searching I figured there would be a ton available. Now I see 90% say "water resistant" and pretty much water proof is only mentioned on winter/snow gaiters.
Worse I see cutting off Frogg Tog legs, kilts or no pants being the norm...I cant imagine just letting your shoes turn into sunken boats. THat goes double when the temps are below 60. My shoes(water proof Merrils)fit so well I can spend several hours in them wet(bushwhacking wet undergrowth soaked them via my socks) without blisters but that just seems dumb as they wont dry easily over night which is fine for day hikes from a base camp with spares but a show stopper for LD hikes.
I'm cancelling tomorrows planned 5 day outing due to low temps, unproven rain gear(Frogg tog UL2) and lack of gaiter given a very wet forecast.
What am I missing and not understanding?