Everyone that I have talked to has said that neoprene waders DO NOT HOLD UP!! THEY TEAR TOO EASILY!! TRUE OR FALSE???
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They do form small leaks over time but are easily fixed with glue. That being said the other ones form leaks and cracks as well in about the same amount of time but are not as easy to fix. I prefer these any day of the week due to ease of use and comfort! Way better in my opinion if your going to be in them for hours at a time.
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I actually wear stocking foot fishing waders under these boots. The waders' neoprene foot material is probably about 3mm thick. I ordered the boots one size larger than my shoe size and there is plenty of room. Unless the sock you're thinking of is VERY thin, I would assume that they would not be comfortable unless you ordered the boots a size larger.
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I've had them about a month. Like the comments below, they are not heavy duty, but they are made pretty well. I use them when I ride 4 wheelers on the weekend. We ride in the woods and mud. I've been knee deep in mud and they haven't leaked yet. Sticks and briars hit them all the time and they haven't picked or torn yet. The best way I can describe the fabric above the boot is a silky nylon, medium thickness. I don't worry about abusing them with what I use them for, but you might with beaver dam busting.
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Hi Ken: I'm not a surfer, but they were very skid resistant when walking on wet decks and metal plates when we were on small boats. They do get a little getting-used-to with the water sloshing around your feet inside the boot, but they were very comfortable to wear. Randy
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I've had for a year or so and hove not experienced that.. There like new actually I use daily for 30-min however I slip in and out I don't re-Velcro each time ?? Once there your size no need! Maybe something to try??? Good luck
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I just use mine for off-roading/camping and they seem to hold up very well, I would definitely recommend them. I haven't left them in the sun so I'm not sure if they fade.
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I ordered mine a size larger then my normal shoe. I wear them with and without waders but I use a heavy pair of socks when not using waders. Good luck.
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Hello there ! Mine have not ripped and I have had them almost 2 years now...... I get a lot of compliments on them. I would imagine the butterfly ones are made of the same thing though. Maybe the others had kids or were rough & careless in their car ?! No complaints here !!
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I have had mine since July last year. I work out 4-6 times a week and wear them every time. They have been great, I would buy them again. The seam by the thumb is unraveling but I have got great use out of them!
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I own a pair and I have had no problems with rippiing or tearing. Because both pairs are doing the same thing, I suspect you might be kneeling on them or maybe the cold winter weather is breaking down the leather. I do not think they are supposed to be exposed to that kind of cold. I just use them for getting in my pond.
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They are.............but since they are neoprene and have sewed seams, they won't last long. Personally, having owned three drysuits and multiple wetsuits, I wouldn't do that.
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Good question. I only have used them out side of the water. They fit very snuggly. If I was home now I would test it for you but I am at work. Sorry I could not be of further assistance.
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Sorry Ken..I am not a distributier..All I can tell you is ,this is my second one ..My first ripped in a storm..They are very good... 100 percent waterproof
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The pair that i had didn't make it three good months and I only used them for working out but I sweat a lot more than the average person . My thought is if they couldn't handle the occasional sweat they may not hold up good for swimming . Maybe I had a bad pair. I liked them enough to buy another pair .
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Yeah I would think so. There's non of that gel crap in them that would breakdown. Like I had said earlier these are the best inserts I've ever purchased. I would definitely suggest wearing socks to prolong durability tho
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Are you wearing it under water? Maybe sweat proof but, not water proof. They run great but, they don't last. These things are a dime a dozen, like most of them. Start out great but, kick out when you really need them. And, it doesn't matter how much you spend. I've spent anywhere from 30.00 to 150.00. I still got the same amount of life span out of each. Not one said water proof.
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I think they would work either way. My boots fit snuggly and I've use them with lighter weight neoprene boots. So I think they would work fine with wader stocking only.