Having a good pair of chest waders out in the swamps can make the difference between a great trip and a miserable trip. Anyone who has pulled on a pair of bad waders knows that miserable feeling you get when you feel water trickling in, or the nasty chill of cold water in a fast-moving river. When you are looking for a pair of chest waders you are going to want to match the wader to the most common activity.

You have essentially two choices in wader style. Stockingfoot and Boot Foot. A stocking foot chest wader is like a pair of kids pajamas. They are completely waterproof, but the feet are like stockings. You need to purchase a pair of separate boots to protect the stocking feet. Boot foot chest waders are just like they sound a pair of waders with a built-in boot. The main problem with boot foot waders is that they can be a bit heavier and clumsier when working through water with a muck bottom. The other issue we have noticed with boot foot waders is that they tend to begin leaking where the top of the boot meets the leg of the wader.

When looking for wading boots to go over a pair of stocking-foot waders, order one size larger than your shoe size. When considering the soles on the boots, consider that cleated soles are durable general purpose soles. They are good on wet banks, mud and snow, but not so safe on rocks underwater. Felt soles are excellent on bare rocks and concrete and under water, but very slippery on wet grass, snow, and slimy surfaces. Felt plus a cleated heel can be a pretty good compromise.

As far as we are concerned, there are only two materials to consider when buying a set of chest waders. Breathable Membranes and Neoprene. Breathable have advanced nicely since they were introduced a few years ago. They are well suited for warm weather fishing, and great if you plan to do a ton of walking in them. They can be very expensive, but prices have been coming down.

Neoprene is by far the best material for cold conditions. We use neoprene for all of our waterfowl hunting and early spring fishing. Neoprene chest waders can be susceptible to punctures, so you need to be very careful in them. Repair kits are available for neoprene waders and you would be wise to keep a kit on-hand when out in the field.

Get the Right Wader for You

PACIFIC EAGLE Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a professional neoprene chest waders manufacturer in the industry. We have engaged in manufacturing of neoprene, hunting and fishing field products for over 25 years.

At Pacific Eagle, to provide our customers with highest quality products is always our top priority. To ensure all the products being in good quality and in best condition, each of our operational facilities is staffed with well-experienced personnel. If you need more information about chest waders, welcome to visit the website of Pacific Eagle or contact with us directly!

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