The boot, in almost all cases, has a high side, keeping snow from entering means not a half inch dusting of snow, of water, but quite deep, heavy wet snow, slush, or mud.
The boot, in almost all cases, has a high side, keeping snow from entering the boot, and a rubber sole, to keep water out. This means not a half inch dusting of snow, of water, but quite deep, heavy wet snow, slush, or mud.