Waders and kayak fishing: stocking or bootfoot?

I'm in the ballpark of purchasing some waders. I'm strictly looking for neoprene stockingfoot and bootfoot waders. I would go breathables, but all the decent ones I've found are too expensive for me, or don't seem too good of quality from reviews.



My only experience in the past have been canvas and neoprene bootfoot waders that I either borrowed for wade fishing or used for putting in docks. In all situations my feet began to hurt over time due to the rubber boot pushing down on my ankles and the top of my feet. This is why I'm kinda set on getting bootfoot waders. I would imagine them to feel more like large socks than anything (correct me if I'm wrong).



The reason I posted this on the kayak forum is because I'd like to be able to kayak and wade fish certain waters in colder weather. I know bootfoot is the way to go when you've got to walk a distance to a fishing hole, but I'll primarily be sitting in a kayak or wading a short distance. And I would imagine stockingfoot to feel more like a large sock with the flexibility and all.



I do plan on purchasing a pair of stockingfoot boots if I do end up with stockingfoot waders.



And yes i will be wearing a pfd and do realize some of ya'll think wearing waders is dangerous in a kayak...



What ya'll think, stockingfoot or bootfoot?

Waders and kayak fishing: stocking or bootfoot?