For around $120 the Orvis Encounter wading boots are appealing even to novice anglers. Orvis promised that the Encounter offer the quality and features of high-end equipment for a price that’s still fairly affordable. I tested them to find out if they are worth buying and how they perform during an average day of fly fishing. … Read more
Duck hunting is probably one of the most popular versions of hunting in the US. The LaCrosse Swamp Tuff Pro promise to be the ultimate companion during this activity. With a price around $250 we can expect high-quality duck hunting waders and in this review I will test if the LaCrosse Swamp Tuff Pro hold … Read more
The Simms G3 Guide Boots cost around $200 and are considered a piece of high-end gear. A glance at the list of features looks promising and I was definitely looking forward to review them. However, as always, I will give you my unbiased opinion and let you know if it is worth to spend that … Read more
The Frogg Toggs Hellbender Chest Waders are mid range breathable waders and cost around $125. A first glance at the included features looks promising and could make up a great pair of fly fishing waders. In this review, I will check the quality, as well as the performance in the river. Specs: Stockingfoot chest waders Nylon … Read more
Allen Cattail bootfoot neoprene chest waders are designed for duck hunting and come in Mossy Oak camo. With around $150 they are mid range neoprene hunting waders and in this review, I will test how they perform and if they are worth their money. Specs: Bootfoot waders 3.5mm neoprene Reinforced knees Mossy oak camo Price … Read more
Waterfowl Wading Systems is a sub-brand of Caddis , specialized on waders for duck hunting. Their Max-5 Neoprene waders come in Realtree camo, cost around $80 and are available in a stockingfoot as well as in a bootfoot version. In this review, I will only refer to the Waterfowl MAX-5 Neoprene Stockingfoot Waders, although there … Read more
The Redington Palix wading boots cost around 80$ and are therefore in the mid-price segment. They come with rubber or felt soles and are honestly really good looking. Since this should not be your number one criterion when buying this kind of gear, let’s see what else they offer. Specs: Polyester mesh Rubber toe … Read more
I was looking forward to write a Redington Skagits review, since they are my standard wading shoes for fly fishing. I used them already for a whole season and they still serve me well while walking through water, mud, over slippery stones and everything that you can find around or in a river or lake. If you … Read more
The Redington Sonic Pro are stocking foot chest waders made from breathable fabric and with costs from 250$ to 300$ almost in the upper price range. Buyers ratings on several online shops are promising a high-quality product and the brand Redington certainly has a name in the scene. In this review I will show you, what … Read more
With a price around 125$ the Korkers Greenback are a pair of mid to high-end wading boots. Besides some other cool features they come with an interchangeable sole, letting you switch easily between different fabrics according to the the conditions. In this review I will tell you what you get for your money.