MCM308 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 So, my fiance' and I are out fishing yesterday... A guy comes strolling onto the beach in chest waders with his beach cart... Sets up and wades out to his waist to make his cast... I says to fiance'... That guys got the dealio' goin'... She says...I bet you want waders too... I says... Yup! I do! When we get home...she goes online looking at them.. She says... she doesn't know whats what and I said neither do I... So she says...find what I want and she'll get them for me for christmas. So, that leads me to.... I need maximum comfort, So I was thinking about the stocking feet and boots. I was looking the Cabela's, Hodgman, and Simms. What is the best bang for the buck for around 200.00 ? Should I go with the boot style? If I do... How do I know size 14 boots will fit my waist? I'm a big guy. Can you guys that wear them give me opinions and try to steer me down the right road? I'm lost with these. Do I need to go to local sporting goods stores and try different ones on? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri in RI Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Lol @ "that guy's got the dealio goin"... "I need maximum comfort, So I was thinking about the stocking feet and boots"...You would probably find max comfort with stockingfoots, as you stated. Although Im plenty comfy in my bootfoots. And I plug for a good amt of hrs (4-8) at times. Try both on, if you can. "What is the best bang for the buck for around 200.00 ? Should I go with the boot style?" Thats a good range for waders, imo. From personal experience, I gotta go with the LL Bean emergers. (I have the bootfoot version). Theyre comfy & have held up great (knock on wood). Cant forget about the lifetime warranty. And yes, it really is a REAL warranty. Some guys have no problems with sand/rocks getting into their boots wearing the stockingfoots...while others do. With bootfoot, theres no chance at all. With that said, w/ the stockings, theres a wide array of boots to choose from. "Do I need to go to local sporting goods stores and try different ones on?" If theres an LL bean store near you, go try em on. If not, you can always exchange them no problem. (*member formerly known as 'Mr. Brian') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scupbarron Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 LLbean has been good to me. Lifetime guarantee. Take a look at Emerger bootfoots on there website. Built better than most and you can have them replaced when they wear out. i'm good for one replacement pair a year. There 5mm neoprenes are superb too but there strictly for spring/fall/winter as you'll cook in them if you do any amount of walking. Used to do the cheapo 2 pair a season thing till i smartened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odizza Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 If You Fish A Beach A Lot You Gotta Go With The Boot Foot. The Sand Will Find Its Way In Stocking Foot Waders Dont be a Hata! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROBY Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Cabelas has a nice pair of lace up boot foots.Light,comfy and breathable and in your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striped Bass Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Orvis for me, and they have a very nice sale going on on all their waders "Get up, stand up, and fight for your rights" Bob Marley Catch & Release + Respect Mother Nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbuster Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I had stocking foot waders, never again. I couldn't deal with the sand build up around the ankles. I guess if you can find boots that can stop sand from entering them you'll be ok. BTW, the sand guard didn't do anything for me. I go boot foot now. I have a pair of 3MM Bone Dry that are Titanium lined. They are tougher and no so thick as to get you sweating before you even hook a fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripersurfguyny Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 i asked a similar question about 2 weeks ago... being a big guy myself people told me go with stocking foot get boots for comfort... and everyone seems really happy with the LL bean emergers... and for $100 bucks pluss 80 or so for boots. you cant go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Lech Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 snowbees "The finest gift you can give to any fisherman is to put a good fish back, and who knows if the fish that you caught isn't someone else's gift to you?"Lee Wulff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliDogNite Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I just got Bass-Pro Bone Dry/Red Head boot foot waders w/ felt soles about a month ago. I love them. I too am a full-figured guy and they fit great. Though I ordered them on-line and got a size 12, I had to ship them back to get a 13. Took about a week and a half to get them. $89.95, $100 w/ s&h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Cabelas has a nice pair of lace up boot foots.Light,comfy and breathable and in your price range. Yup....got the same ones, maybe a little over 200, but great waders. Laceup, bootfoot, breathable, durable, great warranty. Cabela's Guide Tech Dry-Plus Bootfoot Waders. Would buy again. I've used them hard for the past 3 yrs. "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity""Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texican Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I am also a big guy and use size 14 as well. I love my LL bean emergers stocking foot waders. They are $99 and the Emerger boots are like $49. They are great and the warranty is next to none. Give them a shot and if you don't like them just return them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striped Bass Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I have a very nice pair for sale here: http://stripersonline.com/surftalk/s...32#post5397132 "Get up, stand up, and fight for your rights" Bob Marley Catch & Release + Respect Mother Nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadinthesuds Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 llbean emerger bootfoot definately. have pairs for my 2 sons,wife and myself. love them. "We learned more from a 3 minute record than we ever learned in school" Springsteen 1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technologist Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 You want snowbees bootfoot. You can get them at Ramsey Outdoor. Stocking foot waders are not for the beach! Time is the best teacher, but unfortunately it will kill it's pupil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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