Waders Size

Help purchasing fishing waders!?

I found a good deal on a pair of orvis fishing waders and im not sure which size to purchase. I wear size 10.5 - 11 mens shoes, i am 5' 10" and weigh a between 140-150 pounds. im 15 so im going to probobly grow another 2 or 3 inches and some pounds as well. Im pretty sure my feet are done growing. What size should i get there is a link included with a chart....

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=96GGps&dir_id=1137&group_id=1157&cat_id=13348&subcat_id=13349&adv=12082&cm_mmc=Froogle*Prod_feeds*Prod_feeds*12082&CAWELAID=216156039

It is more important that you go in to a store, even if you have no intention to purchase them there, and try on the sizes. It's EXTREMELY helpful.

Waders are meant to fit a certain way - neoprene and breathables being very different.

With most breathables, you want to have at least a little room to layer your clothing depending on the weather you're fishing. Socks also play a big role in the foot sizing. The stocking foot waders are more forgiving than boot foot, given that they stretch a little, but you have to consider that you're more than likely going to be donning a heavy sock at some point, bringing your foot to a whole 1/2 size bigger. That's going to pose a small problem for you.

Although the "medium/long" seems like a good option, it's going to be SNUG on your foot. I can tell you right now, that gets VERY uncomfortable! I have size 13/14 feet, and I have to be cautious about waders because of it. If I were to not wear any socks, my feet would probably fit into a few more waders, but since that's not an option, my feet end up being more like 13.5/14.5 - BIG DIFFERENCE since that's the high end of the range. You're in the same dilemma.

You really need to go out and try them on. At the VERY least try on another pair of Orvis rated for the same size feet. It will give you an idea about how Orvis sizes their booties.

The inseam is a problem too - unless you actually fall within that range. The problem with disregarding that measurement is that the extra material there will rub against itself, wearing the seam up the legs and into the crotch. MOST waders priced sub-$200 aren't going to have additional reinforcement stitched on. This WILL make your waders wear out at the seams and eventually leak. Yes, they can always be repaired, but it's still dangerous - and safety is EXTREMELY important when it comes to wading.

People wading into a ripping current, over slippery rocks, can't afford to have a pair of waders that allow water in and fill up their leg pockets... The extra material also poses a risk at that point because there's FAR too much room for water to occupy inside the waders, making they VERY heavy : less space = less water = less dragging you down in case of an emergency.

Bottom line is - we don't have enough information to give you a definitive answer. Yes, the "medium/longs" MIGHT work, but there's really no way to know. Make sure you physically try them on first...

(SIDE NOTE: when checking a pair of waders, make sure that you have enough slack in the legs to be able to bend down/kneel/sit all the way so that you aren't putting pressure on any of the seams when moving around. It's important...)

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