Ditto Caller-4-hire. I am on my second pair in 5 years, but expect the same performance. Great for a waterproof high boot.
As to the noise. I have not noticed any more noise than with other boots in the snow. Either the snow is really cold and squeaks under my heavy feet, or is icy and cracks no matter what boot or snow shoe you have. My only thought would be a cooking spray/silicone spray on the sole to try to stop the squeak but I dont think its the boots.
I used to have some all rubber ones that made a slurp/slap sound when I walked that was caused by the top rocking back and forth against my calf/shin.
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