Newbie question: During my first year of waterfowl hunting, I wore rubber boots over my neoprene waders. How are wader boots better than rubber boots?
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Rubber slips on rocks and stuff when wet and slimy. Wading boots with felt bottoms or aluminum grips/spikes don't slip easliy
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Wader boots do not pull off in the mud. That said, for cold-water duck hunting I prefer regular boot footed waders. You can get lots of warm socks on without the pressure points and toe "scrunching" that you get with wading boots. There are straps that you can buy to help keep boot footed waders from pulling off in the mud.
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These are felt bottom boots designed to grip river rocks. They don't work well in mud which I am assuming you will be encountering hunting
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I haven't had that problem because I always wear socks and don't get mud over the sides if I can help it. So far, I haven't had mud or water spill over. If I think that might happen, I wear another type of boot or I can avoid the problems areas in the fields. I would think these are just for casual yard wear...something that you don't get your regular shoes wet.
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It makes a good sock. I use it with my wading boots when I don't want to wear my waders. I wear a women's 8 & my neoprene socks are a small. Very comfortable, wet or dry.
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Is the foot size smaller on the size small waders compared to the foot size on the size medium waders?
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Stocking foot neoprene waders, and cotton socks in colder waters. These are fins designed for float tubing not scuba divers.
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Either tail will fit your feet as your feet just need to slip into sleeve. Your feet literally are on top of the plastic that keeps the shape of fin. Your foot stays in place by the neoprene. No sock to bind or pinch your feet or toes. So bigger fin more fin to propel you if you have the leg and core strength to do so. Super fun and comfortable!
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Body size was great for my average frame. I was glad I went one size smaller than my shoe size. I will be able to wear the waders with just heavy socks. Bud C.
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Get an 11. They are made to fit the waders but you want them a little bigger so its easy to slip on.
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Sorry for all the typos. I was just suggesting boots might make all difference with these waders because the feet run very big. My hubby bought a size up in boots for me and though a bit clunky for my taste, I was fine moving around. These waders are cute too. You can call the company for more sizing info. I hear they are helpful. I went with queen and they were good. Anything else might be too small
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I used them over waders to duck hunt slippery rocks on Long Island sound, they did not stay on very well and ripped shortly after purchase. I would say for walking around on icy stuff in boots or shoes maybe, anything more demanding no.
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I actually wear stocking foot fishing waders under these boots. The waders' neoprene foot material is probably about 3mm thick. I ordered the boots one size larger than my shoe size and there is plenty of room. Unless the sock you're thinking of is VERY thin, I would assume that they would not be comfortable unless you ordered the boots a size larger.
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Sloggers are also waterproof - the sole is much better, I had a pair of muck boots and the tread wore out in a year so they became very slippery to walk in especially on a slope - Sloggers are 1/2 the price and I find that I like them much better than the muck boot product - Hope this helps you make your decision
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The Rugged has a tougher sole and will wear longer and have a greater resistance to punctures or cuts. The Rugged is less flexible though. I cannot comment on the Durable but the Rugged boots have kept my dogs pads injury free and they have held up wonderfully. No more cuts or splinters.
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I would still suggest a queen. I am 5'6 and 135 lbs. the feet, as other reviewers noted, are big. Just make sure you get boots to make sure you are comply with the wafer feet. I would definitely get another pair of these waders. They will not though, keep you super-warm like neoprene. If you are early spring fishing in cold water I would look into neoprene waders.
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Hi Ken: I'm not a surfer, but they were very skid resistant when walking on wet decks and metal plates when we were on small boats. They do get a little getting-used-to with the water sloshing around your feet inside the boot, but they were very comfortable to wear. Randy
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They are not heavy duty rubber ones. The boot is great, in that it has a nice tread on the bottom, but if you are going to tackle sticks and stones, and grabbing limbs packed with mud, you may want a heavy duty rubber waders. We love our waders for what we use them for...raking the bottom of the lake, securing the pier, etc. Hope this helps
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I think they would work either way. My boots fit snuggly and I've use them with lighter weight neoprene boots. So I think they would work fine with wader stocking only.