DL, haven't you had record temps of recent? I have always worn boots and long pants this summer has been a change from both. I am going to see how far into the fall I can comfortably go with out heavy foot wear. I for years used felt liners as winter boots and may adapt accordingly.
Tin tin's cow lick. I think it may have been the rolled up pants leg.
Heavy wool sox with be winter foot covering too. Have been looking at Japanese construction boots, the ones with the big toe. They cinch up tight.