I was in the market for some waders and was overwhelmed by the selection and variety I found. I'd like a pair thats comfortable and under $200 bucks for both the waders and boots (if not part of them).  

Currently at the top of my list is the Cabelas' Gold Medal Dry-Plus bootfoot chest waders. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_830478&id=0052606830982a

Any suggestions, recommendations, or comments about these and other waders?

P.S. Not sure where this topic would really go either.

Coming from someone who has fished with both kinds... I would reccomend stocking foot waders.  (Seperate wading shoes).  You may spend a little bit more, but if you're going to be in them for any extended period of time, they are far more comfortable.

No matter which pair you go with, if you'll be doing a lot of wading in rivers/rocky areas, look into felt soles.  One dunking into the water will make you wish you had them if you don't.   :-[

 

Thanks for the info. Are there any waders/boots you recommend in my price range?

What about the set I talked about above but in the stocking foot option?

where you gonna be wading? Im interested in some replies too, I've been thinking about getting some myself.

The waders you posted are basically the same as the ones I have now. (Mine are a few years old). I think I paid right around 100 for mine but they were on sale. I love them and wouldn't trade them for anything.

As far as boots, there are a few things to consider. Will you be hiking/walking in your waders for any length of time? Do you want a more hiking backcountry boot, or something more lightweight with less ankle support. As I mentioned earlier, what kind of water will you be wading in. Felt sole vs. a hiking/rubber sole.

For me, I just bought a cheap pair of hiking boots because I was using mine while doing some back country hiking, so I was hiking miles and miles up and down hills in them.

Here would be a cheap reccomendation...from cabelas at least.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?id=0026699&navCount=14&parentId=cat20616&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20431-cat600398-cat20616_TGP&parentType=index&indexId=cat20616&rid=

One other thing to consider...(I may be getting to in depth here, but these are just observations I have experienced) Temperature of the water you are wading in... Neoprene is a heck of a lot warmer than the ones you posted and the ones I have. When wading for spawning walleyes in the spring in a river, I have to wear like three layers of pants for my body not to go numb. I don't mind it, but another thing to consider.

 I do see myself hiking in them so those boots your suggested might be my best bet.  I believe the majority of waters i'll be wading in are rocky so the high ankle support might be helpful to prevent rolling my ankles. I don't think i'll be wading when the water is colder and would prefer a material thats easier to move in as I will be doing some hiking in them.

Thanks again for all your help.

I do see myself hiking in them so those boots your suggested might be my best bet. I believe the majority of waters i'll be wading in are rocky so the high ankle support might be helpful to prevent rolling my ankles. I don't think i'll be wading when the water is colder and would prefer a material thats easier to move in as I will be doing some hiking in them.

Thanks again for all your help.

Then I think the pair you posted in the stocking foot would be perfect. (Or something of that nature at a price you are comfortable with)

For boots, I have not owned felt soled boots, but I know they do get a lot more traction than rubber.  I'm not sure how they hold up if you hike on them though.  Maybe someone else has an opinion on that.  My only advice on boots is to buy the waders and make sure you try the boots on with the waders on as well.  They all fit differently and you will have to leave a little extra room for the neoprene in the boots.  

I like wading in basketball shorts and no shirt.

I like wading in basketball shorts and no shirt.

how long before you're pruny?  : I guess you dont have to get out of your waders to go to the bathroom either. you just stay upstream of your buddies ;D

hahaha Idk, i never look down lol but I have yet the urge to use the bathroom lol.