I have a set that I use if I’m hunting tundra, muskeg or swampy areas. They’re also nice in deep snow or tall wet grass, but I rarely use them Alabama. The heavy duty ones do have a strap that goes under the sole of your shoe, the attachment point on the laces just keeps them from riding up. If they’re fitted well and are snug on your boots and pants, they’ll buy you a couple seconds before water starts pouring in over the top of your boots if you step in a wet hole deeper than you expected.