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

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

snakefiddler wrote:
"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 :-)

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
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

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 :-)

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



student budget or not, I would be careful about buying the three forks
denier waders. I had a pair that kind of desintegrated after 2 seasons.
of course, I was not careful about storage after fishing, but still.

the best "budget" waders I have are a pair of orvis bootfoot hippers
that are going on their fifth season,purchased on sale at the local fly
shop for less than $40.

of course hippers have limits, but the point is be careful about "bargains".

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 :-)

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



student budget or not, I would be careful about buying the three forks
denier waders. I had a pair that kind of desintegrated after 2 seasons.
of course, I was not careful about storage after fishing, but still.

the best "budget" waders I have are a pair of orvis bootfoot hippers
that are going on their fifth season,purchased on sale at the local fly
shop for less than $40.

of course hippers have limits, but the point is be careful about "bargains".

"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

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.