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I am looking into getting back into fly fishing and I seemed to have misplaced my waders. I can't remember what brand they were, it has been about 6 years since I last went. (Yes I am ashamed) I do remember that bootfit waders do tend to run a little bigger in the foot than actual wading boots. Anyways, my predicament is that I am 6'7", 300 lbs, and where a size 17 shoe. I have been looking around for the past couple of weeks. I was just wondering if anyone here could help me out.

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size 17 shoe

36_19_2.gif Wow! You gots some clown feet brother!

I think most high-end brands carry sizes that could accommodate you. I'm pretty sure Simms makes waders in your size, but you might have to buy a more expensive model to find the special sizes. I had to spend more than I wanted because I couldn't find a Med Short in the cheaper lines. I would suggest going for stockingfoot and finding boots that fit you well...buying bootfoot waders is just going to make it that much harder to find a pair that is comfortable from shoulders to toes. Good luck big boy.

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36_19_2.gif Wow! You gots some clown feet brother!

I think most high-end brands carry sizes that could accommodate you. I'm pretty sure Simms makes waders in your size, but you might have to buy a more expensive model to find the special sizes. I had to spend more than I wanted because I couldn't find a Med Short in the cheaper lines. I would suggest going for stockingfoot and finding boots that fit you well...buying bootfoot waders is just going to make it that much harder to find a pair that is comfortable from shoulders to toes. Good luck big boy.

Double Wow. I'm 6'4" and 230 lbs. I thought I had it rough finding stuff that fits!! But I do have a friend that is about your size and he has a pair of XXL Simms Freestones that seem to fit him pretty well. Size 17 wading shoes? I don't know. I wear a 14 and I had a little trouble finding those. Most lines only go up to 13 with a very few going up to 14. Not sure if anyone makes a 17. I would check with a fly shop. I would bet if you called Simms they would custom make you some. They do custom sizing on waders I know. It would probably be fairly costly though (custom built shoes).

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

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