If you wear a half size shoe, purchase a size down at the least!
Overall these waders are good for the price. They keep you quite warm, and the neoprene conforms to your leg shape as you descend into deeper water. Due to their weight though they can put stress on the knees if trudging through water for several hours. I would not recommend these waders for those who have IT band or ligament issues, or are prone to them, in their knees.
Moreover, THE BOOT FIT IS SIGNIFICANTLY OFF from their suggestion. I typically wear a mens size 10.5 shoe, so called the manufacturer for their recommendation. They recommended a size 11. This could not have been more wrong. I have to wear three pair of thick socks and purchased toe inserts to be able to fit into the boot without foot movement. If you wear a half size shoe, MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE the lower of the sizes. I am not even confident that should I purchase a size 10 mens boot it will fit snuggly enough. So, I am contemplating finding a retail store who carries these and trying on a size 10 AND size 9 to see what fits correctly.
If you wear a half size shoe, purchase a size down at the least!
Overall these waders are good for the price. They keep you quite warm, and the neoprene conforms to your leg shape as you descend into deeper water. Due to their weight though they can put stress on the knees if trudging through water for several hours. I would not recommend these waders for those who have IT band or ligament issues, or are prone to them, in their knees. Moreover, THE BOOT FIT IS SIGNIFICANTLY OFF from their suggestion. I typically wear a mens size 10.5 shoe, so called the manufacturer for their recommendation. They recommended a size 11. This could not have been more wrong. I have to wear three pair of thick socks and purchased toe inserts to be able to fit into the boot without foot movement. If you wear a half size shoe, MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE the lower of the sizes. I am not even confident that should I purchase a size 10 mens boot it will fit snuggly enough. So, I am contemplating finding a retail store who carries these and trying on a size 10 AND size 9 to see what fits correctly.