FROGG TOGGS Rana II Waterproof PVC Fishing Bootfoot Hip Wader for Fishing

As a rule, I do not write reviews. But I am taking my time to do so now as I read conflicting reviews on these waders and wanted to offer some much needed clarification after using them for two fly fishing outings. By way of introduction, I grew up fly fishing with my dad and grandpa in the creeks of Idaho. We wore the canvas hip waders exclusively. This year I was looking for a couple of pairs of them and ran across these lighter, less expensive PVC waders. I've used them now for two fishing trips, here's what you need to know. First, they do NOT as a rule leak. If you get a pair that leaks, just return them for another pair. Second, the boots are nowhere near as supportive as those of the canvas waders. I highly recommend following others' advice and purchasing some running insoles to put in them. Are they necessary? No, but the bottoms of your feet will be very sore after a day of fishing without them. My first trip out with them I didn't have the insoles and woke up the next morning with the bottoms of my feet sore. Added the running insoles for the second trip and no more sore feet. Third, they hold up VERY well to walking through brush, crawling over downed trees, sliding down a rocky embankment, etc. I have yet to puncture mine. Fourth, they are EXTREMELY easy to put on and take off. The canvas ones were such a chore to take off, you can pull these off with one hand. Fifth, no, they do not breathe (that's what makes them waterproof, duh!). The flip side is that they are not as well insulated as the canvas waders so you feel the coolness of the water much more. Finally, they run true to size. I wear a size 11 running shoe and I ordered size 11 waders. Hope this helps! I highly recommend them and have officially switched from the canvas waders to these!

I have now fished in these boots a half dozen times and walked many miles a day while fishing getting from one spot to the other and in that time frame and can honestly say they are very comfortable (even though they are a size too big), I even had a hard fall down a rocky embankment and boots held up just fine! I would recommend these boots to anyone on the fence about this pair or other. And if you do buy these boots make sure you size according to actual foot size as I generally go between a 9 and a 10 depending on manufacturers when selecting shoes/boots for sizing, my actual size is a 9 and I picked 10's when I bought these boots although they are a bit big on my feet they still wear very well with no foot fatigue or blistering. I can only imagine how comfortable they would have been had i picked correct size and went with a 9.... Either way I am still happy with Boot as they get me off the banks and into the water closer to where I wast to cast.

I bought these waders for cleaning our water feature koi pond. The pond is steeply lined with algae-coated Basketball sized rocks. Very slippery! So I went with the felt bottomed waders- perfect! I never slipped once. (Unlike in my old knee high boots - I slipped all the time and was sure I’d meet my demise trying to clean the pond.) *I noted in at least one other review that the felt outsoles start to come off after a few uses. I have only used mine two full days. So no problems yet. But time may tell.I didn’t want to pay a lot, as they aren’t used that often and will probably just get trashed. These were less expensive than my old knee high boots.I stayed dry and safe in the waders. The straps/fastex buckles to attach waders to your belt loops are durable. The boots of the waders are somewhat comfortable. I inserted high quality insoles that I purchased separately which greatly improved the support and comfort. I wore them all day for 2 days in a row. Stayed comfortable. They might be less comfortable if I were actually fishing, scrambling on stream banks, hiking in to streams, etc. but for cleaning a pond right out my door, they work great. I’m 5’4” - they fit me well. Not too long, not too short.So. With all my positive remarks, why only 3 stars? For light duty, these perform at a 4-5 star level. BUT OMIGOSH! THEY STINK!! In fact, I’m surprised no one has complained about it in other reviews. Based on smell alone, I’d give them “0” stars. It’s a super strong petroleum/ chemical smell that permeates everything. I’m not typically sensitive to odors, but these are in a class all their own. I could never bring these inside the house. The jeans I wore under them took on the stench and now permanently smell the same. I can never again wear the jeans for anything else ...I couldn’t stand the constant smell! And from trying to wash the smell out, my washer AND my laundry room now smell. I’m hoping those will go away w time? But these jeans are now my “wader pants” and will be kept in the garage, next to the waders. What is in these things to give off such an odor?!?! I was even afraid to wear them into the pond, wondering how much chemical is leaching into the water!? It’s THAT BAD! I would seriously pay twice what I paid to avoid this smell again. It can’t be good to inhale! :(Update: March 2021Well, the smell went away from my washer and laundry room. It only lingered a few days. The smell in the garage (where the waders are kept) lingered much longer (a month?) but hasn’t been a problem now for a few months. I’ll try to remember to update review again once I’ve used these waders again in May to reopen the pond for the summer. We’ll see how smelly they are.As an avid outdoors person, I’m not sure I would feel right about wearing these into a lake or stream...I’d be worried about leaching??

I do a ton of fishing and I have a nice pair of Simms full waders. I picked up these hip waders to use on a river that did not allow the use of full waders and they worked great. I am going to keep them in my truck to thrown on quick for spur of the moment fishing trips.When I used them I didn't have any issues with traction or leaks. They are made well and do the job of keeling you dry. For what you pay, these waders are great. I don't expect them to last forever and they are not anywhere near the quality of my Simms, but they keep me dry.

Overall, these LOOKED like a good bet. The construction seems durable at first glance and the fit is actually quite comfortable. Unfortunately, they leaked like sieves almost immediately. And mind you, it’s not as if I was brush-busting with them. I used these during the winter while wading in a local river; nothing but cold water hit them. I realized they were leaking when my feet were being flooded with frigid water. Spent another half-hour on the river until I couldn’t bear it any longer, then promptly filed for a refund. I had high hopes for these as an easy, lightweight wading solution for small streams where my big, breathable chest waders were overkill. Unfortunately, the quality didn’t meet even bare-bones standards. Oh well.

Works great! I bought these for my first Salmon fishing trip and absolutely loved the experience as my feet stayed dry. Comfortable for walking on uneven grounds.Great value !

The felt outsoles already started to detach/unglue, only after using the waders a few times. They are otherwise good waders. I would recommend getting the waders with cleats instead.

Everything about this product is fine except the legging size, i have a big calf and this wader is designed for people with small calf, unless i wear a short otherwise I can’t put my leg in.

I use them to wade in the saltwater to load my boat. No more wet feet

easy to put on and easy to take off