Amy Goebel Padgett
I love these lightweight waders. I had a different pair for winter that were made of neoprene, but they are way too hot to wear when the weather is warm and they are so restrictive that it is difficult to walk more than a few feet. These lightweight waders are fabulous, even for long walks. We live near (okay, you got me--we actually live IN) the swamp and a lot of times, I need to wear waders if I want to cross the streams to see the birds further in the swamp as I go bird watching almost every day.
These waders are light to wear and I've worn them in water up to my waist and had no leaks. Of course, I plan to spray all the seams with that rubber spray paint in the future to ensure that, but despite my walking around in them in the swamp where there is a lot of debris and water, I've had no leaks. And they are a pleasure to walk in. I bought a size that was half a size larger than what I normally wear and the feet fit, but were not as loose as I expected, so I would say that buying a half a size to an entire size larger than what you normally wear is a good idea.
The waders come with a belt (thank goodness) so they stay up in the proper position to allow freedom of movement. That was the problem with my old waders--the crotch kept going down to mid-thigh and acted as a hobble: these waders do not have that problem at all so they were very comfortable even when I was walking a mile or more.
They also come with a little halter/hook strap that can be hooked around the boots so that they can be hung upside down to dry them. This is a great idea and works well. In fact, my pair are hanging up now after use yesterday. They also come with a little waterproof pouch for cell phones. The pouch hangs around your neck--my cell phone fit perfectly (I have a Pixel 4XL in a case) and I could still use the phone while it was in the case. That was a real added bonus that I hadn't anticipated.
The waders fit loosely, which is good for me as it allows freedom of movement. I almost forgot to mention that there is also a little front pouch on the chest, and the waders also come with foot pads you can insert in the boots. I actually prefer to insert gel insoles, but at least they did come with the pads which work fine, too, although they are a little thin.
For the price, I can't believe how well these waders work for me. Of course, everyone is different and has different needs, but these have been exactly what I needed to the point where I'm thinking of buying a second pair just to keep them on hand for the future. It seems like whenever I find a product I really like, they stop making it. That's pretty much the story of my life, so as I write this, I'm really thinking, hmmm, I need to buy that second pair right now!
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.61 x 13.11 x 4.96 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.9 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.66 x 4.72 x 3.15 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.95 Pounds |
| Brand Name | TIDEWE |
| Color | Green |
| Material | Nylon |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Manufacturer | TIDEWE |
| Part Number | WD001-GN-11 |
| Size | 11 |
| Sport Type | Fishing |
william t mcfarland
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