Hodgman Men's Pipestone Breathable Booted Chest Wader With Work Table, 7

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Price: $163.41    

Product Feature

• Built-in fold-out work table
• Comfortable breathable material
• Wadelite comfort boot is lighter and more durable than rubber
• No-slip sole gives you twice the traction of felt
• Padded suspension system and waist belt for a great fit

Product Description

The Hodgman Pipestone Breathable Booted Chest Wader is a perfect choice for comfort and convenience. The breathable material keeps you well-ventilated, while reinforced knees, a waist belt and a padded suspension system ensure a comfortable great fit. The Wadelite comfort boots are 35% lighter and 25% more durable than rubber boots; their no-slip soles are versatile for all terrains, providing twice the traction of felt and helping to prevent whirling disease. For the ultimate in convenience, the Pipestone Wader features an integrated fold-out work table, so you always have a workspace with you. Water-resistant pockets and a flyrod holder provide extra storage where you need it.

Hodgman Men's Pipestone Breathable Booted Chest Wader With Work Table, 7 Review

The Hodgman Pipestone waders arrived quickly and appeared like a nice light pair of breathable waders. The good news is that the waders do not leak and are very light weight but appear durable.

Unfortunately, the boot foot waders are incredibly uncomfortable. The waders were packed in a box that caused the boots to be compressed. A note in the package suggested bending and flexing the boots to make them more flexible. When I tried fishing with them they caused chafing around my calves and ankles. That night I spent about 30 minutes flexing the boots to have them chafe again the next day. I then stuffed newspapers into the boots which reduced the chafing slightly. However, the chafing is severe enough that my ankles and calves were bleeding. The other issue is that the boots collapse under the pressure of water and at two feet deep, the boots hurt my feet. I stuffed more newspapers in to the boots and it again improved the boots slightly but still lots of pain. My brother tried the waders and gave up after 10 minutes due to pain. The other problem with the boots is the interior coating sticks to the skin.

The drop down table is kind of nice and serves as a nice storage pouch. There is also a strap on one leg with some velcro which I assume helps lock a belt in place. I found this strap snagged my fly line on occasion. I have flyfished for 50 years and have used many different brands of waders on lots of different rivers. This is the first pair of waders that I cannot use. I have reverted back to using some of my old leaking waders until I purchase some new ones.

I contacted Hodgman several times about the problem and they were slow to respond. They have now said that I can return them and they will replace them. I hope this is not a common problem with the waders. Conditions for returning are:
1. Sales receipt,
2. Cut the boots off,
3. Take pictures of the damaged boots,
4. Send the above with an explanation of the problem.

I can't wait to cut off the boots and then be told there is no manufacturing defect.

In conclusion, I would avoid these waders.

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