Before I took my current job sitting at a desk, Rockies were all I wore working in the field. But that was closing in on 10 years ago now so maybe I missed this ‘fallout’ others speak of. The hunting boots I have now I’ve not had any issues with, but they are only used on weekends for 2-4 months out of the year.
I have 2 pairs of Rockies I hunt with, some 1200g blizzard stalkers for hunting (tree stand sitting) when it dips below 40 and some uninsulated rocky something or other for early season. (I have a 3rd set for the in between temps but not rockies) If your feet are like mine, boots that will keep you warm sitting on the ice/in boat will be too warm for working/shoveling snow. If you want 1 boot to do all I’d suggest a lower g insulated boot (600-800) so your feet don’t get too warm and sweat while working, and then pick up a set of boot blankets like the arctic shield ones for the days when that insulation amount isn’t enough while sitting on the ice.