GREENWATER · Hip Waders
Greenwater Hip Waders, Brown, Unisex
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Hip waders made from nylon-reinforced PVC with heat-sealed seams and a cleated boot, 35% lighter than rubber.
These bootfoot hip waders pair a nylon-reinforced PVC pant with PVC boots joined by heat welding, and the seams are sealed and taped. Cleated soles give grip on mud and wet rock, and an adjustable thigh belt with a quick-release buckle keeps them in place while you walk or kneel. They fold down for carrying, which suits bank fishing, wading small streams and tidal flats.
Best for
- Fly fishing in streams and rivers
- Bank and wade fishing in shallow flats
- Duck hunting and farm work in wet environments
Skip if
- You need full-body coverage; hip waders end at the hip
- You fish deep water requiring chest waders
Strengths
- Nylon-reinforced PVC is 35% lighter than traditional rubber, reducing fatigue
- Cleated soles grip mud, wet rocks and tidal flats without slipping
- Heat-sealed and taped seams prevent water ingress through the boot
Trade-offs
- Hip-height coverage leaves the upper legs and torso exposed to water
- PVC can crack in cold weather if stored incorrectly
- Adjustable thigh belt must be cinched properly to stay in place while wading
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Float fishing
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | hip waders |
|---|---|
| Material | 2-ply nylon with PVC coating |
| Sole | Cleated PVC |
| Weight | 35% lighter than rubber |
| Sizes | M7/W9 through M13/W15 |
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