Joe E.
Apr 22, 2026
5/5
Lightweight, flexible, waterproof, clever details
Really like the fit on these waders (M Short, 5'9" 165 lbs) with plenty of adjustable features to get the fit just right. Wore them in the water and while driving to different spots. I appreciate the durability combined with thinness. It's not super thin, but feels thinner than you'd expect with 4-layer Gore-Tex. Feels like they could withstand a beating. The rear net loop is in a great location and feels like it'll last a while (hopefully forever), I like the concealed wading belt — less to snag on, and if you're rocking a hip pack with its own belt, there's just less going on which is nice. There are more pockets than I first noticed — the hand pockets are pretty well hidden on the outer edges, which is nice because they're totally out of the way if you aren't using them. The rubber hemostat stud/strip is well placed (being a right-handed angler) – there could have been a similar detail added for nippers, like a magnet or obvious spot for a retractor to attach, but no big deal if it's on your pack or vest. All in all it feels like you're getting the best you can get, you just gotta log a ton of days on the water to justify the investment :)
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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size