I have the Muck Woody Max and used them year round in Central Alabama a couple of seasons ago and now in South Alabama. Plenty of warmth and I don't wear any special socks--just regular thickness knee high cotton socks.

I have had a pair come unglued, but customer service gave me a new pair. Even after coming unglued they didn't leak, but I didn't like the idea of an expensive pair of boots coming apart.