boots give you louder audible footsteps

Good music choice

I prefer jungle boots. I usually have enough room for a knife, or I have a bayonet on a rifle I can use as a knife if needed. Jungle boots are more water resistant, so I prefer them. Though assault boots are fine.

improvised feet wrapping technically count? they give you protection, easy to craft from 2 rags, and is quieter than boots. though i still wear boots when im geared cus i dont wanna look like a mummy looting tisy (+ i like the extra knife)

All boots are really loud, I think you should swap A and S with B tier also wellies can be repaired with duct tape