Lots of people saying that if you wade across in boots then change your socks afterwards. Why not take your socks off first, and have bare feet in the boots for the crossing? Then you can put the dry socks on afterwards.
Personally I'd cross barefoot. Your feet can 'feel' their way along, you might have better grip, and most river stones are water worn and rounded anyway. Keeps boots dry too.
Personally I'd cross barefoot. Your feet can 'feel' their way along, you might have better grip, and most river stones are water worn and rounded anyway. Keeps boots dry too.