Soaking Boots?

Does anyone use soaking boots? Are they worth the $$, or are you better off standing your horse's hoof in a tub of water?

I don't use them but a someone at the barn uses them. I think its just easier to invest in the soaking boots. Much easier and safer to use then buckets of warm water. Even though that would be much cheaper. To me, I think that would be worth their money. Easier and safer. You'll probably get your moneys worth out of them too. :)