FROGG TOGGS Rana II PVC Bootfoot Hip Wader, Cleated or Felt Outsole

Awesome fishing waders. Very light and good value
Awesome fishing waders. Very light and good value. A++

Great boots
I bought these for when I need to launch the pontoon boat but I have to wait out in the water a little bit. I’m not interested in waiting out in cold water and having to roll my pants legs up. I’ve only used these once but they were perfect. They are definitely well made. They are true to size. I’m happy!

They do the job well, but wow! they REALLY stink!
I bought these waders for cleaning our water feature koi pond. The pond is steeply lined with algae-coated Basketball sized rocks. Very slippery! So I went with the felt bottomed waders- perfect! I never slipped once. (Unlike in my old knee high boots – I slipped all the time and was sure I’d meet my demise trying to clean the pond.) *I noted in at least one other review that the felt outsoles start to come off after a few uses. I have only used mine two full days. So no problems yet. But time may tell.I didn’t want to pay a lot, as they aren’t used that often and will probably just get trashed. These were less expensive than my old knee high boots.I stayed dry and safe in the waders. The straps/fastex buckles to attach waders to your belt loops are durable. The boots of the waders are somewhat comfortable. I inserted high quality insoles that I purchased separately which greatly improved the support and comfort. I wore them all day for 2 days in a row. Stayed comfortable. They might be less comfortable if I were actually fishing, scrambling on stream banks, hiking in to streams, etc. but for cleaning a pond right out my door, they work great. I’m 5’4” – they fit me well. Not too long, not too short.So. With all my positive remarks, why only 3 stars? For light duty, these perform at a 4-5 star level. BUT OMIGOSH! THEY STINK!! In fact, I’m surprised no one has complained about it in other reviews. Based on smell alone, I’d give them “0” stars. It’s a super strong petroleum/ chemical smell that permeates everything. I’m not typically sensitive to odors, but these are in a class all their own. I could never bring these inside the house. The jeans I wore under them took on the stench and now permanently smell the same. I can never again wear the jeans for anything else …I couldn’t stand the constant smell! And from trying to wash the smell out, my washer AND my laundry room now smell. I’m hoping those will go away w time? But these jeans are now my “wader pants” and will be kept in the garage, next to the waders. What is in these things to give off such an odor?!?! I was even afraid to wear them into the pond, wondering how much chemical is leaching into the water!? It’s THAT BAD! I would seriously pay twice what I paid to avoid this smell again. It can’t be good to inhale! :(Update: March 2021Well, the smell went away from my washer and laundry room. It only lingered a few days. The smell in the garage (where the waders are kept) lingered much longer (a month?) but hasn’t been a problem now for a few months. I’ll try to remember to update review again once I’ve used these waders again in May to reopen the pond for the summer. We’ll see how smelly they are.As an avid outdoors person, I’m not sure I would feel right about wearing these into a lake or stream…I’d be worried about leaching??

Work great so far
These waders have worked great so far. I have a set of chest waders but sometimes it’s too hot for them and these work well. The boots are a little bit oversized cuz my feet are around at 10 and a half but I can fix that with inserts or thicker socks.

They were a great fit & good quality

Comfortable, durable, good fit.