Wow quite few interesting things there, thanks!
Safety is high on the list. So yes sometimes we will keep our boots on. That river you showed Noël I would keep my boots as it did look quite tough and if the bike fall on my foot.... I know how it feels.
In others circumstances, we could use other shoes and gear to prod and walk the river and assess. Maybe carry the luggage by foot to the other side and cross the bikes one by one without any luggage....
In any case lots of good ideas and discussions in here. Lots to think about! As usual!
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