Are these stocking foot waders, and do they come with the neoprene booties or do I have to buy them separately?

[Ohioguy25]

I just ordered these, they were the only breathable stocking foot waders I could find in my size. I don’t see neoprene booties in the pics or description, do I have to buy my own? Where do I get them, and how do I know they will seal with the waders to keep water out? Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Lightning-Breathable-Insulated-Stocking/dp/B08RDRQDL9

 

 

 

[TnRiver46]

A stocking foot is a neoprene bootie. You put wading boots (or any big shoes) on the outside of what is in the picture. They don’t have to seal to anything because the stocking foot (neoprene bootie) is waterproof 

 

 

Finished product looks like this. What you need to purchase is “wading boots”. I would recommend felt soles 
 

[throttleplate]

these will work well, you wont sink in the muck due to their wide footprint.

 

 

 

[Ohioguy25]

32 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

A stocking foot is a neoprene bootie. You put wading boots (or any big shoes) on the outside of what is in the picture. They don’t have to seal to anything because the stocking foot (neoprene bootie) is waterproof 

 

 

Finished product looks like this. What you need to purchase is “wading boots”. I would recommend felt soles 
 

Right I guess what I’m asking is if these come with the neoprene booties? 

[TnRiver46]

5 minutes ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Right I guess what I’m asking if these come with the neoprene booties? 

Yes what you got has booties (stocking feet) attached to the waders. And it’s all waterproof, the boots that go on the outside will fill up with water but it doesn’t matter because your waterproof stocking feet are inside the shoes 

[OkobojiEagle]

Whether you need felt soles or not will depend upon what the bottom composition you'll be wading in is.

 

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[Ohioguy25]

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

Yes what you got has booties (stocking feet) attached to the waders. And it’s all waterproof, the boots that go on the outside will fill up with water but it doesn’t matter because your waterproof stocking feet are inside the shoes 

Awesome, can’t wait! So many great spots to access with wading that I previously couldn’t.

[Scott F]

For the price, I’d be surprised if they had neoprene booties. If they do, great! If not, they probably are made from the same material as the rest of the waders. I hope you bought them a size larger than you normally wear. The bigger size let’s you wear more clothes underneath. Wading in cold water means you need to dress warm. Also, one of the first places waders will leak is in the seams. Tight waders put more stress on the seams especially if you are climbing over downed trees, over rocks and such. 

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4 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Awesome, can’t wait! So many great spots to access with wading that I previously couldn’t.

Just to be clear, you will need to put shoes or boots over the "booties" that are part of the waders, more like attached socks.

[Ohioguy25]

4 hours ago, Scott F said:

For the price, I’d be surprised if they had neoprene booties. If they do, great! If not, they probably are made from the same material as the rest of the waders. I hope you bought them a size larger than you normally wear. The bigger size let’s you wear more clothes underneath. Wading in cold water means you need to dress warm. Also, one of the first places waders will leak is in the seams. Tight waders put more stress on the seams especially if you are climbing over downed trees, over rocks and such. 

Crap never considered that. You know a brand that does for sure?

[TnRiver46]

55 minutes ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Crap never considered that. You know a brand that does for sure?

The ones you bought are good to go man. You don’t need booties, you need boots. Wading boots. This is not that hard!!!

[ATA]

59 minutes ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Crap never considered that. You know a brand that does for sure?

Buy Simms, I have them and they are very light and do the job.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Simms-Freestone-Wading-Rubber-Gunmetal/dp/B082YH7PBN/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Simms+wading+boots&qid=1620095789&sr=8-8

 

or Orvis:

https://www.amazon.com/Orvis-Mens-Ultralight-Wading-Boot/dp/B077YZS2Q1/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Simms+wading+boots&qid=1620095789&sr=8-9

 

just look at models and prices.

and remember buy 1 size bigger, even 2 size to make sure for winter when you wearing thick socks.

[PhishLI]

3 hours ago, ATA said:

Buy Simms,

Too late. He's already ordered them from Amazon.

[PhishLI]

1 hour ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Crap never considered that.

Do pictures not show up on your phone, tablet, or laptop? JFC! The waders you've ordered have neoprene booties attached already. Just get boots and you're good. Get sports insoles that address your particular foot issues. Don't get felt bottomed boots unless you're fishing on slippery rocks in streams. Don't use sneakers. Bad idea. You need the gravel guards that are attached to the waders to tighten down over the the high ankle section of boots to prevent stones and sand from getting in between the neoprene booties and the sole of the boot. Some fine sand will get in anyway, but rocks won't. Besides being uncomfortable, the excess sand and rocks let in by inappropriate footwear will wear a hole through the neoprene quickly due to your full body weight grinding them in.

[AManWearingAHat]

Check your local laws. Many states are banning felt soled wading boots as they can transfer invasive species between streams. 

[TnRiver46]

7 hours ago, AManWearingAHat said:

Check your local laws. Many states are banning felt soled wading boots as they can transfer invasive species between streams. 

He’s legal in Ohio, it’s been discussed in another thread. Felt has been proven that it doesn’t transport exotics any worse than rubber 

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10 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

This is not that hard!!!

We had a saying on the ship (cleaned up some) "That guy can make a project out of of standing in front of a urinal"...  

[TnRiver46]

Waders, boots, rod, lures....... good to go !!

(ive ran that checklist through my head a few million times) 

[bulldog1935]

There are good soft boots (Soft Science, Astral) as well as hard boots that go over stocking-foot waders.  

Whatever you buy, make sure you go up a shoe size to make room for the neoprene feet in the waders.  

Soft Science

The bulletproof hard wading boots are the classic Danner

 

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8 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Waders, boots, rod, lures....... good to go !!

(ive ran that checklist through my head a few million times) 

If he goes fishing commando, I'm blaming you...

[FishinBuck07]

Just remember that if the water you are wading in Ohio runs through private property then the owner of that property owns the river bottom.  They can and most likely will get you for trespassing on their property if you get caught.  Just giving you a heads up!

[Ohioguy25]

11 hours ago, ATA said:

Buy Simms, I have them and they are very light and do the job.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Simms-Freestone-Wading-Rubber-Gunmetal/dp/B082YH7PBN/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Simms+wading+boots&qid=1620095789&sr=8-8

 

or Orvis:

https://www.amazon.com/Orvis-Mens-Ultralight-Wading-Boot/dp/B077YZS2Q1/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Simms+wading+boots&qid=1620095789&sr=8-9

 

just look at models and prices.

and remember buy 1 size bigger, even 2 size to make sure for winter when you wearing thick socks.

Unfortunately I am bound to these max cushion shoes. They have allowed me to walk comfortably following a lengthy recovery from a foot injury.  I am really hoping they will work. What do you think? I ordered a second pair for wading/kayaking.

 

https://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Mens-Fresh-Running/dp/B084XSSRP2

10 hours ago, PhishLI said:

Do pictures not show up on your phone, tablet, or laptop? JFC! The waders you've ordered have neoprene booties attached already. Just get boots and you're good. Get sports insoles that address your particular foot issues. Don't get felt bottomed boots unless you're fishing on slippery rocks in streams. Don't use sneakers. Bad idea. You need the gravel guards that are attached to the waders to tighten down over the the high ankle section of boots to prevent stones and sand from getting in between the neoprene booties and the sole of the boot. Some fine sand will get in anyway, but rocks won't. Besides being uncomfortable, the excess sand and rocks let in by inappropriate footwear will wear a hole through the neoprene quickly due to your full body weight grinding them in.

Oh **** they have to be high tops?? Is there any way I could jury rig the gym shoes I linked to keep out rocks? I have tried regular shoes and it’s night and day, I get really sore quickly.

26 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said:

Just remember that if the water you are wading in Ohio runs through private property then the owner of that property owns the river bottom.  They can and most likely will get you for trespassing on their property if you get caught.  Just giving you a heads up!

I have completely abandoned the felt soles, we are now trying to determine whether or not I can make my gym shoes work with waders.

11 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

The ones you bought are good to go man. You don’t need booties, you need boots. Wading boots. This is not that hard!!!

I’m really hoping I can make these gym shoes work, I have tried regular shoes (without max cushioning) and my feet get sore quickly.

[TnRiver46]

9 minutes ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Unfortunately I am bound to these max cushion shoes. They have allowed me to walk comfortably following a lengthy recovery from a foot injury.  I am really hoping they will work. What do you think? I ordered a second pair for wading/kayaking.

 

https://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Mens-Fresh-Running/dp/B084XSSRP2

Oh **** they have to be high tops?? Is there any way I could jury rig the gym shoes I linked to keep out rocks? I have tried regular shoes and it’s night and day, I get really sore quickly.

I have completely abandoned the felt soles, we are now trying to determine whether or not I can make my gym shoes work with waders.

I’m really hoping I can make these gym shoes work, I have tried regular shoes (without max cushioning) and my feet get sore quickly.

Just try them out, it’s about all you can do. I’ve put sneakers on the outside of stocking foot waders before. It’s not ideal but can be done if they are loose enough. 

[Ohioguy25]

57 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Just try them out, it’s about all you can do. I’ve put sneakers on the outside of stocking foot waders before. It’s not ideal but can be done if they are loose enough. 

Any idea on a tactic for keeping rocks out?

[TnRiver46]

6 minutes ago, Ohioguy25 said:

Any idea on a tactic for keeping rocks out?

Gators, aka gaiters, aka gravel guards. And before you ask, no these aren’t booties!!!! Sorry I couldn’t resist