I was really amped about these waders when I purchased them. I wont complain about the quality, they are by all appearance good looking waders. I didnt find any flaws when inspecting them. The day after they arrived I suited up for a fishing trip to a local reservoir in NEPA, the 25th of March, the water temps were in the low 40s. The first thing I noticed once I had them on was the weight of the boots, I thought they were a bit heavy but I considered theyre 1400 gram insulation so I didnt think much about it. We arrived at the reservoir for sunrise, the walk to the water would be roughly 1 mile through unmanaged woodlands. No problem I thought because I had done the trek hundreds of times. Well, my enthusiasm was cut short after about walking 100 meters...the weight of the boots was brutal! I couldnt believe how much effort it took to walk. By the time I arrived at the fishing location I was exhausted!!! My legs were like rubber. Let me say this, if youre traveling by quad to a location the weight shouldnt be an issue. If youre walking for any distance be prepared for a serious workout - A SERIOUS WORKOUT! Another issue was the padding on the knees. Be prepared if walking any distance your knees are going to feel like theyve been sanded by 80 grit. My opinion is that these are not waders for walking over a distance. If you have a quad you shouldnt have the issues I did. The waders were warm, not a single leak...will I wear them again? Hell no!!! Theyre hanging in my garage as I write this. Hope my review helps you make the right decision.
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I was really amped about these waders when I purchased them. I wont complain about the quality, they are by all appearance good looking waders. I didnt find any flaws when inspecting them. The day after they arrived I suited up for a fishing trip to a local reservoir in NEPA, the 25th of March, the water temps were in the low 40s. The first thing I noticed once I had them on was the weight of the boots, I thought they were a bit heavy but I considered theyre 1400 gram insulation so I didnt think much about it. We arrived at the reservoir for sunrise, the walk to the water would be roughly 1 mile through unmanaged woodlands. No problem I thought because I had done the trek hundreds of times. Well, my enthusiasm was cut short after about walking 100 meters...the weight of the boots was brutal! I couldnt believe how much effort it took to walk. By the time I arrived at the fishing location I was exhausted!!! My legs were like rubber. Let me say this, if youre traveling by quad to a location the weight shouldnt be an issue. If youre walking for any distance be prepared for a serious workout - A SERIOUS WORKOUT! Another issue was the padding on the knees. Be prepared if walking any distance your knees are going to feel like theyve been sanded by 80 grit. My opinion is that these are not waders for walking over a distance. If you have a quad you shouldnt have the issues I did. The waders were warm, not a single leak...will I wear them again? Hell no!!! Theyre hanging in my garage as I write this. Hope my review helps you make the right decision.