bootfoot wader help

i am looking for breathable bootfoot waders with cleated soles, but can only find felt.  any ideas?  really don't want to spend over 175.00.  i have never owned stocking foot waders and spent the evening trying some on, but they all felt pretty uncomfortable.  is it me?  (i have been wading for over 30 years and have only had 4 pairs of waders, so i have been around the block).
 
can felt be removed and studs put in or will they lack a heel?  forgot to look.  for any help, i will remember you when i hit the lottery.  thanks..........rich 

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would you consider stockingfoot waders? thenyou buy the boots seperate.

you can find just about any type of wader online.....some pretty cheap.

I bought a pair of 3mm Hodgeman for under $75.00 with velcro fasteners for the straps, because my 5mm Cabelas's were too hot and their suspenders keep slipping down - was a little apprehensive about the velcro, but these have worked out great! They're form fitting, go on and off easily.
 
A fellow driving a big Dodge with a snowplow asked me why I didn't buy a good pair of waders - that he had paid $400.00 for Sims! I didn't say anything, but thought I could buy several pairs of the one I had (which are serving me well) to his one pair, plus have suitable, sufficient material from the old ones for patching if the need arose. also thought the price for plowing snow must be high too. Don't misunderstand, he was friendly and trying to be helpful, but for the money the less expensive ones have served me well!
 
One other tip re: neoprene - if you have trouble getting them on and off - wear support hose (I had for varicose veins) or panty hose. They'll slide right on ond off!

yeah...FYI: don't buy neoprene, buy breathables.

i assume you're talking about felt on a bootfoot wader?  i would say you're gonna have trouble doing that without ruining the boot.

Okay, you say you want a studded boot foot breathable.. not gonna happen.. Especially under 200 bucks.. may I suggest saving your pennies because the old saying  here " dollar wise penney stupid" applies.. I own three pair of chest waders for this 4 season region. neoprene boot cabelas for subzero.. hodgeman proguide series felt soled boot insulated and very durable breathables.. and pair of light weight gortex simms rivertech stockings with the optional matching felt soled simms hiker boots ideal for warmer weather. You get quality and warranty unmatched for pennies on the dollar over the normal wear and tear life of these waders.. you on a budgit, I recommend hodgemans lower line of breathables you can try both boot and stockings at a gander mt. As for studs , i use the optional cleats available for the few times i find cleats necessary, say up in the sr during snow/ice conditions. hope this helps.. be sure to wear your chest wader waiste belt for safety too in high water. glty

You will be better off keeping it simple and going with a a size stocking that fits you, and buying separate wading stud boots. Point is that wader manufacturers are not making boot waders with studs in breathables. Perhaps someday they will be available, for now it is felt with korkers/stabilicers/etc. or stockings with studded wading boots.

guidelite solid color boot foot hodgeman and the rivertex simms stockings and rivertex boots, so far i'm happy with both breathables