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Originally Posted by briansnat
I prefer stocking foot with a wading shoe. Avoid felt bottom shoes and waders. As good as they are for grip on slippery rocks, I suspect they may be outlawed eventually in NJ. Some states have already done so.
As far as brands, I really liked my LL Bean Flyweight waders. Under $100 and they are well made and a bargain. Very comfortable when the water is warm and when it's cold a pair of thick Polar Fleece pants underneath kept my legs plenty warm. I tore mine badly on a piece of sharp metal while climbing over a guardrail and miss them. I picked up a pair of FlyTech waders on Sierra Trading Post for $50 and they have served me well, however they aren't as comfortable or as easy to put on and take off as the Bean Flyweights.
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I purchased a slightly higher end pair of LL bean waders....They are boot foot with built in cleats and adjustable tightening to the boot foots which is a very rare feature on boot foot waders.... Normally boot foot waders are slid on and pulled up with zero adjustments to the feet......Stocking foot waders with separate boots are preffered by many for the added ankle and foot support, however when I found a pair of adjustable footed boot foots, it was a match made in heaven.....The main reason I went with LL bean is the lifetime warranty....That's right , I said LIFETIME warranty....Their customer service is second to none....So you may spend a little more with their brand but with a warranty like that it'll be the last pair ill ever buy.....Had a similar incedent as you brian but I ripped them on some barbed wire...Didn't matter to the folks at LL bean, they replaced them without hesitation.....Just save ur receipt and your GTG....I believe they cost me just under three bills......Boot foots have always been my favorite because your only buying one product instaed of stocking foots and then separate boots , plus they are very quick to put on and take off, which if ur anything like me you cant wait to get in the friggun water and get to fishing when you get to the river....One step process instead of two or more with the alternative.....Hope some of this helps
Good luck with ur choice and happy new year!!!!!
