Wear or Tote

The internal debate occurs any time my travel plans point me toward winter wonderlands. Do I spend several days in the same bulky pair of boots, which do their job nicely on the ice but really aren't that comfortable on an airplane or in a restaurant, or do I add a bunch of weight and bulk to a duffel that already includes several heavy layers? This time I'm wearing 'em because the trip isn't terribly long, and I won't spend much time doing anything other than ice fishing. Next time? Well, I'll figure that out next time.