>Why not sandals?
Besides Bernd likes the toes protected, Bernd owns some EVA-sandals.
>If it is cold, then just wear propper shoes.
All the proper shoes Bernd has in use are made of web textile (poly mesh, poly knit or synthetic suede) or completely EVA too (with ventilation holes), so they wouldn't be a) not very waterproof and b) not that easy to clean from mud like the closed EVA-clogs.