Caddis Men's Green Neoprene Stocking Foot Wader

I’m 5’8” 165lb, 10.5-11 shoes size. I ordered the medium and it fit very well, however if I gain anymore weight it will be snug. The shoes size area seem to be over sized but I can live with that. I used a cheap plastic sandals for now to protect the feet . Initially when I received it and try it out, it was hot day and I could not stand it, felt too hot and sweaty. I thought to return it and order the one advertised as breathable, but by next day i decided to keep it and give it a try. In the ocean, it work very well and I did not feel cold at all or hot as at home, it was perfect. It came with something I think they call it guard however I have no clue what to do with it since I can not fastened it to my sandals. With that, I feel comfortable to recommend it to other.

I love these. I am a biologist. I hike a lot, I play in the water a lot and I play in the water when it'S not always warm to do so. I was tired of the pvc and built in boot waders, they are too cold, and they seem to spring leaks right around the boot a year or less into frequent use. Plus, I have some hips and in order to fit my hips I would have to buy a large size boot. I am a clumsy person and I fall plenty as is, wearing larger boots made it worse. Plus have you ever been moving swiftly down a river to get your giant clown boot stuck under a log just to end up face first in a 45 degree river - yeah it was time for a change. Since I am not a rich biologist I sought other options.This waders allow me to move comfortable, and wear the most appropriate boot for the situation and be comfortable. Last week I walked several miles in a creek taking groundwater samples and while my colleagues were freezing I had to take my jacket off. The creek was fast, rocky, thick muck, and full of fallen trees. I was able to maneuver quickly and look a little bit graceful. To get to the creek we had to walk about two miles through some tall grass and brambles, no trail. I was not complaining of tired feet in clunky rubber boots, as I had on some nice sturdy hiking wader boots over my waders.I wish there was a pocket that was sealed, because this week I was walking two creeks and a river looking for invertebrates and I dropped a few specimen bottles and forceps though the little hole at the bottom, until I got smarter and put them in a plastic bag and in the pocket. Althought plastic bags are awkward when wearing neoprene gloves, but I made it work. The creeks were rocky, and the river we went through was extremely unpredictable terrain. I was able to keep my footing, stay warm, and most improtantly stay dry.These waders rinse off pretty easy and dry pretty quickly. For the price I am extremely pleased.

I just returned from opening day of trout season at Bennett Spring here in Missouri. I purchased a pair of breathable waders last month but they were backordered, so it was either use my leakers from last year or get a pair of any kind of waders for the least cost. I read the reviews about the feet of these Caddis being way too big, but decided to take a chance as this was my best choice financially. First the size. I am 5-11 with a 32" inseam, 46" chest, size 11-1/2 shoe, and I weigh 220. Large Stout only had 44" chest, so I went with the XL Stout even though the inseam was 34". Are the stocking feet too large, yes. Is that an issue if you put them on correctly, no! Just pull them all the way on until your toes are at the end. The heel is not well defined so with wading boots on, the fit is just fine. My son's new waders and boots came in and he wears a size 13 shoe. My old wading boots were size 12 and his old ones were size 14. With heavy socks and the stocking foot waders, his 14s were easier to put on so I used them instead of my 12s. The neoprene feet on these Caddis are thicker that the neoprene feet on my old breathables from the big "O". So I would suggest to get one size larger boot than what you may be using on breathables. Oh by the way, these EXACT same Caddis Neoprene Stocking Foot Waders are on sale at the Bennett Spring park store, so that has to say something about these Caddis waders. The Velcro suspenders aren't my favorite but work adequately. These waders are comfortable, appear well made with quality materials, and will keep you dry.

While several other reviewers had some serious concerns about the fit of these neoprenes, I found sizing to be spot on. Before ordering I checked the reviews and the manufacturer's site for specific product measurements and fit recommendations. I'm a bit on the small side of medium, shoe size 9.5/10 and the waders fit as expected: the medium I received is just a tad large on me. If you're any shorter than 5' 6", go with a small. This is also true for shoe size - if you're a size 9 or less, you will be swimming in the medium's sock.Design, materials and workmanship are excellent. They are comfortable and very warm - as with all neoprene waders, they are really suited for cool/cold weather.

Ok, I bought a set, the sizing was ok except the feet. I'm 6'2" and 220 so I bought the extra large tall. Everything fit good but come on. These are supposed to go inside a pair of boots? Are you kidding me? I wear a size 11 to 12 boot depending on the maker. The chart claims for sixe 10-13. Take a look at my pic. That bump on the foot portion IS MY BIG TOE!! (30-06 ammo for help with size comparisson, yes...thats a full box of 20 rounds) I'd have given these a solid 4 if it weren't for the foot portion. One other note to mention...the chest flap has the Velcro hook side against your chest and the straps are too small to cover it all. 15 minutes with them on and it damaged my shirt. Not going to lie, besides those two monumental issues, I did consider keeping them, cutting the feet off and glueing the hell out of them to my favorite rubber boots. Material seems durable enough, I didn't see any bad seams. I just don't get how you can do so good on so many things with this, then put footies on these so big Ronald McDonald could stretch them OVER his shoes. Very disappointed, I was looking forward to these in Alaska next week, but that's not going to happen, back to the belt attached frogg togs I guess....