Hi Marc,

I'm lucky enough to have a pair of 18" high LL Bean Maine Hunting Shoes. They're about 22 years old at this point. When I had them refurbished in 1995, the rep on the phone told me that they were going to stop offering the high leather. I bought an extra set of uppers at that point. Though I never really had a reason for owning high boots in my youth, they're very appropriate for my mid life pleated situtation.

I'll suggest the gaiters to my dad. He lives in the snake latitudes.

Kevin.