Which Size Wading Boots

[fishfinder]

I have bought myself a pair of Airflo Comfort Zone Breathable waders, which came with a set of Airflo Comfort Zone boots.

 

I am a smallish size 8 foot (about a size 7 and three quarters!), and the boots were a size 8/9. When I tried them on, they were quite tight and not comfortable to walk in.

 

Can anyone else (preferably a fellow size 8 footer) tell me which size to go for (I think the next size up is a 10/11, and these may well be too big!). I bought them by mail order, and therefore couldn't try them on first.

 

Can any of you size 8-ers recommend a boot that you've bought that fits comfortably? My budget is probably around £50 max, but I could get a more expensive pair for less on Ebay if I'm patient!

 

Thanks

 

John

[jeepster]

i've always been under the impression that wading boots are a waste of money, just wear a cheap pair of trainers.

 

btw, it's not just me who thinks this, fly fishing legend (and i use the word legend in a slightly tongue in cheek way before anyone protests ) john geirach says pretty much the same in one of his books, just been looking to see which but can't find it right now.

[peterthefisherman]

It wouldnt be the trainers my daughter buys then. I could get a suit for less !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[salmo6934]

Trainers (cheap ones) have not got a good sole for wading, plus no akle support and you will stub your toes. It does depend a bit on where your fishing what soles you have, I prefer studs, or a mixture of studs and felt.

Felt can be lethal on steep muddy or grassy banks.

I would go two sizes up on wading boots with neoprene feet. I take an 11 shoe and use size 13 boots.

[jeepster]

depends which trainers you buy salmo!

and with a cheapo pair, you won't mind modding them to include some studs

 

i still say a cheap pair of trainers (the walking/outdoorsy sort are best) will perform at least as well as any non studded wading boots, and cost a fraction of the price

[fishfinder]

depends which trainers you buy salmo!

and with a cheapo pair, you won't mind modding them to include some studs

 

i still say a cheap pair of trainers (the walking/outdoorsy sort are best) will perform at least as well as any non studded wading boots, and cost a fraction of the price

 

 

I wear a size 8 trainer - what size should I buy to fit my neoprene stocking feet into?

[jeepster]

who knows, shoe sizing is pretty random at the best of times. probably best taking your waders to the cheap trainer shop, you'll look a bit of a plonker, but you'll get shoes that fit

[salmo6934]

I have been through the cheap way to wading boots, its false economy.

I have tried everything you can imagine, got boots from car boot sales etc. the only cheapies I would recomend are an industrial boot. They are black rubber with large cleats (ideal for puting studs in, large cleats) they also have a steel toecap, they are quite heavy but should last many years. Unfotunately for me they only go to a size 11.

I am in the fortunate position that I wear my boots almost daily (Feb to Oct), the pair I have at the moment are sold under the Fenwick name. I bought them 2 seasons ago, they have felt soles and I have studded the heels, there are still in good nick. The rrp was £49.99, I got them for £29.99.

Here is an offer for you, the afore mentioned industrial boots well I have a pair you can have for the price of the postage, they are size 10/11.

Pm me and there yours.

 

Ref my last, the offer was to fishfinder.

[fishfinder]

I have been through the cheap way to wading boots, its false economy.

I have tried everything you can imagine, got boots from car boot sales etc. the only cheapies I would recomend are an industrial boot. They are black rubber with large cleats (ideal for puting studs in, large cleats) they also have a steel toecap, they are quite heavy but should last many years. Unfotunately for me they only go to a size 11.

I am in the fortunate position that I wear my boots almost daily (Feb to Oct), the pair I have at the moment are sold under the Fenwick name. I bought them 2 seasons ago, they have felt soles and I have studded the heels, there are still in good nick. The rrp was £49.99, I got them for £29.99.

Here is an offer for you, the afore mentioned industrial boots well I have a pair you can have for the price of the postage, they are size 10/11.

Pm me and there yours.

 

Ref my last, the offer was to fishfinder.

 

 

That's vey kind of you, but I've just ordered a pair of 10/11 boots! If only I'd waited!

 

Thanks

John

[salmo6934]

No problem John, hope they work out for you.