[Mr. NiceGuy]

I have thin nylon single layer pants to my ankles that seem to be a lot warmer when they are wet then my thicker cotton carpenter shorts that stay wet until I get home and warm up in a hot shower. Last two trips out I got wet from the waist down with my thick cotton shorts and the evaporation chilled me to the bone.

the single layer nylon blocked the wind and they dry so fast that the evaporation effect doesn't take effect.

My rubber surf booties keep my feet warm even when they are soaked and are protection from potential stings in the surf at La Jolla shores. They stay on better than flip-flops.

So, I don't know either, but I'm tired of being wet-cold when I want to focus on fishing. From the waist up I'm dry, so a hoodie or anything that's comfortable with my vest is fine.