Jeff, how do you hike with wet feet when it's cold. Well, you just do. I keep moving and just gut it out. Really. Your feet warm up a bit, if your boots and socks are not too tight. I would not consider getting my feet that wet if I were spending the nigh outside, or did not have fire to dry my gear.

I usually can find a low spot in the river and so long as the water does not go above my knees for much more than a second, my gaiters usually keep most of the water out. Some does get in, my feet end up wet, but I just keep moving. If I find wildlife to shoot, it usually does not last long enough for my feet to get supper cold, though they have gotten quite cold in the past. Maybe I'll change my tactics when I get a bit older, right now I'm 36 and getting my feet wet is the least of my concerns. . .

Take care,