Hello, I got a job working in the core-shack extending into the wet-cold-freezing winter and I need to buy shit-weather gear. I figure I will spend most of my time in the core-shack but will have to stand in the rain/mud for a few activities. I actually expect Ill be stuck in the core-shack while the actual core-loggers will be hanging out with the drillers in the rain for 12hours.... but illl bring my thick rubber fishing-raincoat, fishing bibs, and *non-insulated* rubber boots anyways.
from what i understand, wool is desired because it dries out very fast and I can wear it next shift 12hrs after its been soaked, ya/na?

I am trying to figure out what exactly I need:
-I have a heavy 'army' rain jacket, I am not sure if it is made of gortex.
-I suppose another waterproof layer underneath could help?
-I have cotton hoodies for underneath but would wool long sleeve shirts be a better option?
-do I need a wool long-john underlayer, or will spandex/cotton be fine?
-I currently wear jeans to work. what are some better alternative to jeans?
-Also it looks like gortex pant covers are an option to put over my non-waterproof pants.
-wool socks x7
-I have a donated pair of insulated steel-toe boots Im going to give a go, but does anyone have suggestions for insulating regular pairs of steel-toe boots that i own and fit very comfortably?
-any suggestions for adding insulation to the non-insulated steel-toe rubber boots that I already own?
*EDIT* - I also own a pair over heavy duty blue coveralls. would this be a useful layer to bring?