Members wanabeflyer Posted September 9, 2009 Members Posted September 9, 2009 I am looking for my first set of waders, mostly for use in the upper and lower Illinois River in Oklahoma. Stocking foot or boot foot? Would one have an advantage over another? I will probably not spend more tha $150.00 since I don.t get to go that often, and who knows, I may not like wading but I am anxious to give it a try. Thanks for your insight.
3wt Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Stocking foot. Much more comfortable, you can choose boots that you actually like and have the kind of support you need for your feet, and the overall effect will feel lighter once you have everything on. Downsides are a little higher wader+boot cost, they take longer to put on, and you don't want to walk around in the stockings until you get the boots on. At your price range I'd look at Cabelas brand stuff. I'm not impressed with bass pro's white river line. If you like using waders, I wouldn't waste money on several cheap pairs. Buy a cheaper pair for now, upgrade to Simms for your next set. Much higher quality, comfort and guaranteed for life. You can spend a lot of money at $90 bucks every couple years, or spend $300-400 (really cheaper if you wait for a closeout) once.
Terry Beeson Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 ditto... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
tippet7 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 +1 Dont get the bootfoot. Click on the links below LL Bean waders Cabelas Sportsman Guide You are so stupid you threw a rock at the ground and missed.
trout fanatic Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I too vote for the stockingfoot. The only advantage a bootfoot has is that they go on and come off easier. The stockingfoot will give you mobility like you won't believe. And, if you get the breathable ones, all you have to do is pass gas one time to discover they really do breathe.
ohmz138 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 There is no question about it, Stockingfoot. Bootfoot are heavier not as flexible and I don't think any come with studs either. Get yourself some stockingfoots and a good pair of Chota boots and you will not be dissappointed.
eric1978 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Stocking foot. Much more comfortable, you can choose boots that you actually like and have the kind of support you need for your feet, and the overall effect will feel lighter once you have everything on. Downsides are a little higher wader+boot cost, they take longer to put on, and you don't want to walk around in the stockings until you get the boots on. At your price range I'd look at Cabelas brand stuff. I'm not impressed with bass pro's white river line. If you like using waders, I wouldn't waste money on several cheap pairs. Buy a cheaper pair for now, upgrade to Simms for your next set. Much higher quality, comfort and guaranteed for life. You can spend a lot of money at $90 bucks every couple years, or spend $300-400 (really cheaper if you wait for a closeout) once. The only thing I could add to this good advice is to maybe just buy the Simms right off. If you buy the cheapest stockingfoot Simms makes, you'll both be more likely to enjoy wading and if not, you could resell the lightly used waders on eBay. If you buy garbage, you're more likely to not care for the fit or comfort of the waders, and then you're stuck with them because no one else will want them. It's always better to buy quality stuff because if you don't want to keep it you can always get some return on your investment.
Zack Hoyt Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Goign with what Eric said.....this is not a rod or tackle purchase you can skimp on. You will be in the alot of the time. This is like buying any shoe, you want to get a good quality or it will affect you(fatigue, soreness, backpain, etc). Save up and get a good pair or you will definitely regret it. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
Greg Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 I agree with the other posters. Stocking foot breathables are the way to go. I'm a Simms guy BUT if you want to get into waders cheap I've found the bass pro white river waders to be pretty comfortable and breathable. They just don't last anywhere near as long as a better brand like Simms. I've owned several pair and gotten about a year out of them. You might check LL Bean too. I know they have a cheaper line of waders and I hear they are pretty darned durable. See below: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...roductId=848493 Good luck, Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
eric1978 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 I agree with the other posters. Stocking foot breathables are the way to go. I'm a Simms guy BUT if you want to get into waders cheap I've found the bass pro white river waders to be pretty comfortable and breathable. They just don't last anywhere near as long as a better brand like Simms. I've owned several pair and gotten about a year out of them. You might check LL Bean too. I know they have a cheaper line of waders and I hear they are pretty darned durable. See below: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...roductId=848493 Good luck, Greg Orvis also make quality waders and boots.
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