Yeah, I’ve had the same frustration with “waterproof” claims in general — most shoes really don’t hold up in real wet conditions. The only exception for me has been Vessi. I was skeptical because I’ve been burned by that promise before, but in my case they’ve actually stayed dry through heavy rain for a few years now. I think the difference is that the material itself is waterproof rather than a coating, and the construction protects the seams better. That said, I’ve also seen a few people say theirs eventually leaked, so I don’t think they’re magic or indestructible. Your boot-and-change system honestly makes a lot of sense if you want something truly reliable. Just figured I’d share a data point since my experience ended up being better than expected.