Repairing Breathable Waders - How Do You Do It ?

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I just tried this new stuff :

It is recommended for waders and seems to be holding up very well.

I used a boot dryer to dry the wader patch tape overnight to get a really good seal.

Been holding up quite well now.. 15 trips in and not a leak.

But what do you use ?

I have tried Aquaseal . the kit that comes with the waders.. years ago I tried duct tape.. but better is Gorilla tape.

(but I do not recommend either)

Tell us what you have used -- either successfully or unsuccessfully.

[duckydoty]

I use shoe goo. Take a tube to Alaska every year.

[fishinwrench]

Yep, Shoe Goo. The trick is to only use a tiny bit of it. If you gob it on too thick it doesn't flex with the material. Just smear it on real thin with your finger.

[Jason R.]

I used Amazing Goop last time- Wrench is right- used too much and now its stiff. I went with a patch on both sides but i think that was overkill.