Neoprene vs Breathable waders?

[mallard79]

It's time for a new pair of waders. I have always worn neoprene. What do you prefer? What are some pros and cons of the breathables?

[curtdiesel]

Tagging to hear answers.

I have also only used Neoprene and though the main benefit was that it was warmer and you didn't have to wear as much insulation underneath.

[GurrCentral]

For fishing I go with breathable all the way. I wear mind at times during the summer (depending on how cold the water is) and all through the winter steelhead fishing. The nice thing is that you can layer up with as much as you need underneath. Also, a nice pair of wading boots will give you the option of utilizing felt, spikes, or just rubber. Mine have been going strong for 4 years with 40plus winter days out of the driftboat each year. Neopreme can have a nice insulating factor, in which i use mine for duck hunting. I would not go cheap, as some breathables are very cheap and will get pinholes after not much use. good luck.

[Old Man Yager]

I have neoprene, but you sweat your a-- off when it's warm. I'm going to upgrade to breathable when I buy a new set. Also, like everything else these days, you get what you pay for, so buy the best you can afford at the time. (Or what the wife tells you to buy!!!!!)

[jackelope]

Breathables all day long regardless of what season or what activity. Neoprenes shouldn't even exist anymore.
Just my .02

[LndShrk]

For fishing I would only use breathables.

[Brad Harshman]

Breathables all day long regardless of what season or what activity. Neoprenes shouldn't even exist anymore.
Just my .02

 
My hunting buddies have switches over to breathables with the lug sole boots built in. They hunt tight along side me in my 5mm neos and stay just as warm.  I've seen them tear thier breathables on stuff and i've never torn mine.  They might not be as tuff but its hard to say.  I'm upgrading at the end of this year - I'm tired of slogging around in my own sweat with these 40 pound 5mm neos.

[jeepster]

I got the 99$ cabelas neoprene waders....

Best bang for the buck....

If they wear out, take em back and get a new pair for free no questions asked

I'm on my 3rd pair.... Breaks down to 30 some bucks a pair, and I get a year and a half to 2 years out of a pair

[ICEMAN]

I got the 99$ cabelas neoprene waders....

Best bang for the buck....

If they wear out, take em back and get a new pair for free no questions asked

I'm on my 3rd pair.... Breaks down to 30 some bucks a pair, and I get a year and a half to 2 years out of a pair

They still do this?

Not if I were king....guys wear them thru, get to buy new ones.... Sorry.



Oops, forgot to add; I only wear the neoprene waders, and understand that that a belt should always be worn with all waders, but especially with the breathable ones, since they are so baggy and fill very quickly if you get dunked...

[jeepster]

I got the 99$ cabelas neoprene waders....

Best bang for the buck....

If they wear out, take em back and get a new pair for free no questions asked

I'm on my 3rd pair.... Breaks down to 30 some bucks a pair, and I get a year and a half to 2 years out of a pair

They still do this?

Not if I were king....guys wear them thru, get to buy new ones.... Sorry.

Yeah, got my new pair last Sunday... They were hesitant to do it, asked how long I had em, what was wrong with em, and I told em and I simply said "but it says cabelas on the front of these waders" and that was that

[Cap.Silver]

Breathables for me and yes you can layer up under them too - I buy cuddy's since sometimes you rip hole in them or such ..... I have neoprene for duck hunting only or cold winter fishing  (if too cold  I try to stay on shore  ) .

[Button Nubbs]

It's time for a new pair of waders. I have always worn neoprene. What do you prefer? What are some pros and cons of the breathables?

Didn't know you were "that guy"

[mallard79]

Hey....why spend $$ when you dont have to.  I have had them for years and I'm tired of patching them.  I dont use waders in the summer since I run the sled most of the time. Heading for the coast in a week or 2 and me and the boy both need new waders. Probly get him 3mil neos cuz they're cheap and he is growing like a weed. I was looking at the Frogg Togz Hellbenders for around $100 or the Cabelas Dry Plus for a little more but I like havig a pocket. I am hard on waders and I refuse to pay an arm and a leg. 

[Button Nubbs]

Hey....why spend $$ when you dont have to.  I have had them for years and I'm tired of patching them.  I dont use waders in the summer since I run the sled most of the time. Heading for the coast in a week or 2 and me and the boy both need new waders. Probly get him 3mil neos cuz they're cheap and he is growing like a weed. I was looking at the Frogg Togz Hellbenders for around $100 or the Cabelas Dry Plus for a little more but I like havig a pocket. I am hard on waders and I refuse to pay an arm and a leg. 

I hear ya but waders are one of those things you get what you pay for. I've got at least 8 years on my Simms that I bought for around $200. You know I'm tough on gear, those waders take a lickin and keep on tickin. Thinking about a new pair soon, or some patch work...

[cohoho]

I used to wear my higher end pant waders for everything, breathable is the only way to go, tough as nails and they are still leak less of years of use hunting and fishing....... Summer just them - fall add a fleece liner and your good to go... Sweat - then freeze form being wet inside out...