Bootfoot waders are easy to pull on and off. But the great majority of fly anglers, who almost always wade unless they’re fishing from a boat, prefer the stocking foot style. Yes, it means buying and using another piece of equipment, a pair of wading shoes. For many, the great ankle support makes stockingfoot worthwhile. Wading shoes come in a wide range of designs, including BOA tighteners instead of laces, and offer felt, sticky rubber, and studded soles for wading safety. If you fish very cold water or sandy beaches, bootfoots might be better, but in most other situations, stockingfoots will give you a more pleasant experience.