Breathable Waders/Boots

**dc101** · 20-12-2006, 15:34

Imagine price is irrelevant (it isn't but bear with me). What are your recommendations for waders/boots.

They have to be up to use in sea water.

**Shropfisher** · 20-12-2006, 16:37

Depends on how long you plan being in the water, and what time of year you plan getting wet, personally I have Neoprene and Breathable, but only wear the Neoprene nowdays, plus they tend to get damaged easily, so go for cheaper type that you can afford to chuck away or patch up.

**Henry Gilbey** · 20-12-2006, 16:41

I do some work with Hardy Greys so that you know..............

But I am totally honest about the gear I use if that helps !!

For a while now I have been using the new (not sure if they are on the market yet) Hardy EWS breathable waders and wading boots, and I have put them through a living hell with bass fishing, photography etc.

And I have to say that they are working perfectly, seriously impressed with them, and I really make my waders work for me. Seem to be very tough which I need, they are now my wader and boot of choice.

But I also used Scierra Blackwater breathable waders for years and they were awesome.

**Mike Thrussell Jr** · 20-12-2006, 16:53

Money no object...ohhh I like this scenario...

Simms G3 Stocking Foots, teamed with their Guide Boots.

I have a pair of their classics and the old style Guide boots and I can't fault them, total quality and I've had them for donkies years.

**Flyguy** · 20-12-2006, 21:31

I and several others swear by Simms Guide Boots with studded Aquastealth soles. Very hard wearing and grippier than superglued limpet. I regard wading boots as safety equipment so don't skimp.

As waders, loads of good makes...... but they all leak eventually so get some with a solid no question warranty like Simms, Patagonia, Orvis etc.

FlyGuy