FROGG TOGGS Hellbender Breathable Waterproof Stockingfoot Fishing Chest Wader for Fishing

My starting premise is Rule Number One: All stocking foot waders will eventually leak. Even if it is just a "small" leak (at first) a cold water wader leak is still a problem that is only going to get worse. Much worse. The only question is "When?" At one time in the not-too-distant past replacing the neo booties in a stocking foot wader was relatively straight-forward and cheaper than purchasing a new pair of waders. Not any longer (at least here in the Northwest). So began my hunt for a pair of new waders....and this online review of my new Hellbender waders. Spoiler alert: The waders are very well made and definitely worth the price! I just test-fished my first pair of Hellbenders on a local stream (checking for leaks, natch) and I can honestly report they are a great find--at least for my size. I'm 5-10" and about 155 pounds (size 10 shoes) and the stocking foot booties were the best-ever fit for me. Very comfy, well-designed and the easiest pair of waders I have ever taken off at the end of the test fishing. No struggling to get the booties off my feet, no leaks and no problems; what more can you ask of waders? Bonus points for the waterproof chest and hand-warmer pockets, plus an inside-chest zipper pocket for a cell phone. (Not sure if the zippered, clear plastic inside pocket is completely waterproof but is is well-placed and easily-accessed. It's a perfect location to carry a cell and have it conveniently accessible. ) Before taking a chance on these Hellbenders I seriously thought of purchasing waders costing $300 or more--just for the peace of mind when it came to warranties and repairing/replacing neo booties. I reminded myself of Rule Number One, did some back-of-the-napkin calculating and figured that even if these Hellbenders lasted only one fishing season it was/is cheaper to buy a new pair and replace them each year than it was/is to pay for repair/shipping costs. Some of the online reviews I read noted that the Hellbenders belt/shoulder straps did not have a quick-connect feature. My pair has a unique/different quick-connect feature, so I'm not sure if I have a new, improved model or those reviewers didn't know how to use the different style quick-connect that comes on the Hellbenders. Who knows? For me this product is very reasonably priced, well-made, comfy and has everything I want in a pair of new waders. I am hoping that in two years I can also report that these waders are also the most durable pair I have every purchased!

These are better than I expected. I tried a couple of other waders, I sent them back. The fit was off and/or cheaply made. In short, I’m keeping these! They fit well and are nice and light but still keep me warm and dry. The material is thin but doesn’t feel cheap, the workmanship is very good and the boots are very comfortable. These are a really good deal for the money, I’m very happy with my purchase.

I got these based on borrowing these exact waders for my first outing. They were so much more comfortable than I could've expected. The fit is great for the winter, as I can layer up a lot. (I got them in large, I'm 5'7, 140 lbs, size 8 shoes) I love the front pouch pocket for hand warmers. And they are waterproof, evidenced when I fell in the river more than once in the same day; my phone, tissues and hand warmers all came out bone dry. I have worn them and hiked around, sat on rocks, concrete walls, the ground, you name it. They are well made. I'm sure that eventually these will need to be replaced, but I'm not sure that I wouldn't just buy another pair. If you are looking for a good, well-priced set of waders these are the ones.

Only used it twice and so far no leaks. Nice sealed chest pockets. I ordered a medium and it fit fine. I am 6’ and 180lbs, size 10 shoe. Only reason for not being five star is that the ankles are very narrow, making it quite hard to get it on, and even harder to get your foot out again. No idea why it would need to be so narrow. An extra inch around the top of the sock would make all the difference.

I've owned several pairs of waders in this price range and these are the worst by far. I'm not sure there's one good thing about them so please be aware.. starting from the bottom, I ordered XL and I wear a size 11.5 in men's. The booties barely fit on my feet but they stretched out and probably caused wear on the seams. Next, the gravel guards are too short and too tight so I can barely get them over the top inch of my boots and they constantly ride up. The seam tape on the inside of the right leg started peeling off after about 4-5 months of use which leaked really bad until I patched it. The wading belt as well as the suspender clips don't buckle like every other pair of waders, instead they use a small plastic tab that comes undone constantly unless the belt and suspenders are worn very tightly. The hand warmer pockets are linked to the top zippered pocket on the outside of the waders so if you wade out past the bottom of any of the zippers they all fill with water which almost broke my phone but I noticed quick enough. Even if these were half the price I could never recommend them to anyone. Get any of the other brands in this price range and you will be much happier.

Great so far. I have used them 8 times already. Easy to get in and out of and seem durable. Love the pockets inside and out. I hope they last with time as I take good care of my things. I have had much more expensive breathable waders that just didn’t last the test of time.

Excellent quality, fit, and comfortable to wear. These are a great value for the new or experienced fly fisher. Highly recommend. They are my back up pair and my wife uses them occasionally.

Highly disappointed with these waders. I bought them last week and used them this weekend for the first time. My 3rd step into the water and I could feel a slow leak on the my left foot. An hour later, both legs were wet from feet to about my knees.

Great set of waders. Very comfortable and light weight. Wore mine bush walking into the fishing spot and was worried about tearing but had no issue.

So far so good. Decent waders for the price. Good fit.

Weaders non étanche au bout 8 mois d'utilisation, comment activer la garantie ?

Spectacular

El vadeador se veía de excelente calidad, con materiales resistentes y costuras bien selladas. Sin embargo, tuve que devolverlo ya que la talla no coincidía con lo esperado. Recomiendo revisar detenidamente la guía de tallas antes de comprar. Aparte de eso, el producto promete ser duradero y funcional.