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Pilot Breathable Wader Pilot Breathable Waders Frogg Toggs’ Pilot stockingfoot breathable waders are made from guide quality, ultralight Supplex nylon shell material with exclusive DriPore C3 waterproof technology. They offer advanced, articulated spiral leg seams with reinforced 6-ply breathable knees, shins, … more
As many anglers become more and more eco-conscious (an undoubtedly good thing), in an era when we know felt-soled wading boots can contribute to the spread of aquatic invasive species that ruin rivers (things like mudsnails, didymo, and the like), … more
SIMMS COMPLETELY REDESIGNED its Freestone Stockingfoot line of waders for 2012, but if we’re being perfectly honest, the best attribute of all is the price: $229.95, in the full range of 15 Simms sizes. These waders are made with Toray … more
Angling Trade reported yesterday that Simms, who two years ago had taken the lead among manufacturers in promising to remove all felt from their wading boots and shoes, will begin making felt-soled products once again. Simms, said AT editor Kirk … more
For 2011, William Joseph relaunched their entire wader lineup. Each wader model had been redesigned for a better fit, and are now constructed with new materials. WST Wader Headlining their 2011 wader line is William Joseph’s WST Wader. WST stands … more
In early August, we visited the Simms design and production facility in Bozeman, Montana to get a sneak peek at their new wading boot, the RiverTek Boa, which features PVC uppers for super-easy cleaning and the Boa Lacing System. For those who haven’t tried Boa laces — a coated braided wire system that tightens via a knob at the top of the boot tongue — they make lace-tightening and fit a no brainer. But more importantly, if your fingers are more
Rio Gallegos Waders In addition to redesigning their Guidewater and Watermaster waders for 2011 (see below), Patagonia has unveiled the brand new Rio Gallegos waders. This versatile and durable wader features a new EZ Lock Slider suspension system that is … more
Korkers has made some big improvements to their wading boots for 2011. To start, they’ve upgraded their OmniTrax Interchangeable Sole System so that a special tool is no longer needed to to pop the various soles into place. In fact, … more
Its almost always a good thing for consumers when two leaders in any industry join forces, and that is definitely the case with the River Guard Ultralight wading boot which incorporates Korkers’ innovative Omnitrax interchangeable sole system (version 2.0). One … more
Patagonia is rolling out these stout wading shoes with removable studs for 2011. Rock Grip boots are extremely durable and are designed to provide stability in all wading conditions, thanks to an exclusive new outsole design and a proprietary new sticky rubber compound. more
