bootfoot wader question
 

what has been ya'll's experience with bootfoot waders? with spring comin
(soon i hope) i am thinking of getting a pair of three forks 420 denier's,
but they only come in a bootfoot for women. so, i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-) input
would be appreciated.

thanks-
snake

Try them on. They are the best thing for wading the flats in cold weather
but the mud will suck them off your feet if you buy them in the right size.
For streams, I'm planning on stocking foot and wading boots this year. More
versatile and most likely safer as well.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

"snakefiddler" wrote

i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-) input
would be appreciated.

when i first started, i used bootfoots. they were miserable if any real
walking was involved, and hiking was damn near suicidal.

but, if you are just going from the car to the stream, i suppose they
are ok.

yfitp
wayno

snakefiddler wrote:

what has been ya'll's experience with bootfoot waders? with spring
comin
(soon i hope) i am thinking of getting a pair of three forks 420
denier's,
but they only come in a bootfoot for women. so, i'm wondering about
the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and

anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-)
input
would be appreciated.

Bootfoot waders imo are easier to get into and some say they have an
easier time keeping their feet warm in them. However those are trade
offs in that you can generally get a better fit using stocking foot
waders and separate wading boots. Especially if you think you might do
any extended walking in the waders.

I assume the three forks 420 denier's are from the mail order mega
store. I would suggest you save up a few more then look at the low end
simms, orvis, dan bailey's etc breathables.

On 2/2/05 9:09 AM, in article , "snakefiddler"
wrote:

what has been ya'll's experience with bootfoot waders? with spring comin
(soon i hope) i am thinking of getting a pair of three forks 420 denier's,
but they only come in a bootfoot for women. so, i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-) input
would be appreciated.

Like wayne (as opposed to Wayne), I started out with bootfoot waders,
although it probably wasn't as many years ago as it was for the barrister
from tons, me being a youngster and all, and comparatively new to angling
with the fly. It was indeed those same 3forks cheapos that I got, and they
were fine for three or four seasons. As others have mentioned, they are
indeed easier to get into, but if you are walking any distance, or in fact
if you plan on being on your feet for any length of time, they are not so
good. No foot support, and any hike will bring blisters up faster than...
well, fast. When I moved up from the 3forks, I got low end breathables and
a good pair of sturdy boots and am very happy with the combo. Much more
comfortable in nearly all weather, and much better for hikes, which I would
imagine might come in handy on those mountain streams in tons. My two
centavos, and YMMV of course.

Bill

Wayne Harrison wrote:
"snakefiddler" wrote

i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-)
input would be appreciated.

when i first started, i used bootfoots. they were miserable if
any real walking was involved, and hiking was damn near suicidal.

but, if you are just going from the car to the stream, i suppose
they are ok.

I'll second that. I still use bootfoot hippers (no comments, Reid)
sometimes, but I won't use them if I have to walk more than a few
hundred yards. Orvis just came out with these: http://tinyurl.com/5f8xp
, but only in men's sizes. The other problem with bootfoot waders is
drying them after a dunking.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wayne Harrison wrote:
"snakefiddler" wrote

i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-)
input would be appreciated.

when i first started, i used bootfoots. they were miserable if
any real walking was involved, and hiking was damn near suicidal.

but, if you are just going from the car to the stream, i suppose
they are ok.

I'll second that. I still use bootfoot hippers (no comments, Reid)
sometimes, but I won't use them if I have to walk more than a few
hundred yards.


Orvis just came out with these: http://tinyurl.com/5f8xp


hmm, they look great timmy, but you must have forgotten that i'm living on a
student budget :-)

snake


, but only in men's sizes. The other problem with bootfoot waders is
drying them after a dunking.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Wayne Harrison wrote:
"snakefiddler" wrote

i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-)
input would be appreciated.

when i first started, i used bootfoots. they were miserable if
any real walking was involved, and hiking was damn near suicidal.

but, if you are just going from the car to the stream, i suppose
they are ok.

I'll second that. I still use bootfoot hippers (no comments, Reid)
sometimes, but I won't use them if I have to walk more than a few
hundred yards.


Orvis just came out with these: http://tinyurl.com/5f8xp


hmm, they look great timmy, but you must have forgotten that i'm living on a
student budget :-)

snake


, but only in men's sizes. The other problem with bootfoot waders is
drying them after a dunking.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

The knock on bootfoot waders is that you do not have as much ankle support.
They are much looser in fit. You do not have shoe laces to tighten and bind
the shoe to your foot. However, when it comes to neoprene, they are much
easier to put on and off than stockingfoot waders. . Breathable stocking
foot waders are easier to take off, so there is not much of an advantage
there.
If you are not in difficult wading, deep, sticky muck, rocks that roll under
your feet, etc, then bootfoot are ok.



"snakefiddler" wrote in message
...
what has been ya'll's experience with bootfoot waders? with spring comin
(soon i hope) i am thinking of getting a pair of three forks 420 denier's,
but they only come in a bootfoot for women. so, i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor, and
anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive* ;-) input
would be appreciated.

thanks-
snake

snakefiddler wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Wayne Harrison wrote:
"snakefiddler" wrote

i'm wondering about the
comfort level of the boot, as well as the maneuverability factor,
and anything else i may not know to ask about. any *constructive*
;-) input would be appreciated.

when i first started, i used bootfoots. they were miserable if
any real walking was involved, and hiking was damn near suicidal.

but, if you are just going from the car to the stream, i suppose
they are ok.

I'll second that. I still use bootfoot hippers (no comments, Reid)
sometimes, but I won't use them if I have to walk more than a few
hundred yards.

Orvis just came out with these: http://tinyurl.com/5f8xp

hmm, they look great timmy, but you must have forgotten that i'm
living on a student budget :-)

If you haven't learned by now, I forget NOTHING! It's time to put down
your bongos and go get a real job. There is no way to sustain fly
fishing habits on a student's budget. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj