New waders????

Clint, I have Wright and Mcgill waders and jacket, going on 4 years and no leaks and I fish alot. Waders are stocking foot breathables witch are lighter and far more durable than neoprine for 100 bucks buy them a size bigger and in the winter put on insulated pants and your fine. You can find boots for under a 100 and even some with corkers built right in, youll be surprised how much lighter than the big boot with 3 pound corkers attached and how much nicer the lighter boot is when your going down river fighting a fish.

Quality bootfoots are hard to find , Clint.  The connection of the boot to the wader leg is  a problem that few mfg.'s do well. Even Simms that made what most guides wear aren't making a bootfoot model at this time. Stocking foots with an oversize boot work OK. I got sick of returns and spoiled trips. I made sure my stocking foot was large enough to accomodate a heavy Merino wool sock and a polypro liner inside, and my boot was big enough to allow me to have room to move my toes easily, and the waders themselaves allow a layer of fleece.  Dead air space and room for circulation are key. I use screw in carbide studs in my wading  boots and they work very well. I hate Korker sandals, as I like to hike.  As I wade in the salt and use a float tube a bunch in cold water, I only use pricey waders, so I won't comment on brands. I hope you find some good ones that work for you. I think I remember you having leak issues when we fished with you last season. Yechhhhhhhh.....A few years ago,   I walked out with a boot full of wet when it was zero. It was agonizing and that foot is now very susceptible to going numb. Better to avoid this....
 
Charlie

Charlie that's where they are leaking right where the boots meet the canvas.    Twobob I use Aquaseal and it works GREAT, it remains "somewhat" flexible and seals good.   I think I may go with stockingfoot  now and get some boots with the cleats already in them. The korkers really give me a workout when I am walking.   I may go a bit cheaper on the price and get a pair of breathables and a pair of neos for winter.  Heck if my current boots are tight  and the patches hold I may wait just get the neos.  If I get wet when the weather is warmish it's not as bad.  When the water temp gets down in the 30's is when the trouble starts.

Clint, id have to say hodgman...for the money you cant beat um.... i suggest boot foot but thats just my opinion. I mostly wet wade for salmon and once i switch to waders its usually cool enough for boot foots... stocking foots can be nippy in the winter time....but i will agree that wading boots with built in cleats are awesome...thats what i wear when wet wading for salmon...

Who remembers stream line neoprenes??? We still have pairs of them in which have been fished for 20 years straight... one pair is even older than me... they were hands down the best waders ever made... then orvis bought yhem out...

Well, after much deliberation I decided on a cheaper set of stocking foots.  That way if I do not like them I can keep for a spare.  If I do like them I can opt for a nicer set later.   Going with Frogg Toggs Helbender   with a set of Proline boots.  Tried some on at All Seasons yesterday.   Only problem is that they are $20 cheaper across the street and $50 cheaper on line so I will probably buy from our sponsor Fish USA.

Boy, Jack hit the nail on the head, there, Clint.   I wear a polypro liner sock (wicks away moisture) an expedition weight Merino Wool Sock and use a boot and stockingfoot waders  that I pretty much only use in winter. They are both a size larger to accomodate the socks and allow plenty of room to move and also fleece pants. Even heat pads if I want them I've never used one, though.  You might feel bad, but I'd go in all-seasons and get the right fit before ordering online. Too tight and you'll freeze, too loose and they'll suck to walk in. Hope you find exactly what you need.
 
Charlie

Well here is my review on what I bought.  I went with the Froggtogg stocking foots and Korkers Metal head boots  with the twist ratcheting lace up system.  I did not want to spend the xtra $$$ on the boots but I did.    I could not be happier with the selection and so far the boots are worth it.  I got 3 interchangeable bottoms for  for $165 from pineville.  Felt, rubber and spikes.   At all the other places the spike bottoms were $30 more and the boots were more too.   With the breathable waders and these boots I feel like I can walk forever.  Guess I did not realize how heavy those boot foot Korkers were.  I have been using the felt bottoms because they are easier to walk in.  I just keep the studded bottoms in my backpack if I want to change them out.  Money well spent so far and with the xtra room in the toes (thanks Charlie) I know my feet will be as warm in the witnter. The ratcheting system  has a life warranty and the boots are always tight on the feet

Geez Clint, I'll feel like I'm a bum fishing around you...lol
The original Korker interchangeables had problems, but the new ones  have fixed the issues. I tested a pair for Orvis and gave it a thumbs up.  I have spoke to a number of people that have had issues with the BOA lace system freezing up. I think a spray of a dry silicone lubricant like Tri-Flow or Super-Lube would cure that in a heartbeat. Either that or you stick your feet under the truck heater for a minute.  A little rub of Stanley's ice off or Pam spray would do it , too. My regular laces get frozen solid and there's not a thing to do about that. Cool you got some great gear.
 
Charlie

WB , I have used loon wader repair and knot sense.
Both are good products and the loon advantage is that using a small uv light it is instant repair.
Down side : you get half the product for the same $$$

If you need a instant fix , loon is the way to go.

Good deal on the new set up Clint . I just splurged last year on Simms . Kinda shed a tear though when they were cut from broken glass on only second trip .
Watch out where you tread .