Foxelli Wading Boots – Lightweight Wading Boots for Men, Rubber Sole Wading Shoes, Fly Fishing Boots

I'm a 5'2 woman who normally wears size 8 shoes. Maybe I was looking in the wrong places but most of the women's wading boots I found were either cheap-looking or wildly overpriced so I opted for this brand which, though advertised for men, had the durable design and affordable price I was looking for. I did roll the dice a bit by ordering my true size 8 (I thought for sure they'd end up being massive), but I am very pleased with the result. I wear them with small L.L Bean waders and the stockings fit the boots well, maybe still on the larger size but not enough for me to complain. I've only worn them a handful of times but I put them to work and they are comfortable, durable, and lightweight, all as advertised.

I just used these boots climbing around the small creaks and canyons of Arizona.- The fit can be tricky. I have a 9.5-10 foot and bought the 10 and 11. I kept the 10 even though they are slightly tighter at the forefoot area but not much thinner than other wader boot brands. They are made larger for their size so they can accommodate neoprene foot waders. You can tell when you put them on with a regular sock, very roomy. With a sock and waders, they are snug but loosen up on the way to the creek. They are work well in the water.- They have an excellent hiking boot-like bottom, which is awesome for getting to and from a creek/river that has sharp rocks, gravel, sand, etc. I even had some grip in heavier mud trails. WAY better than a boot with felt.- The rubber feels slightly flexible and gripped well on trails. As usual, rubber tends to slip a bit on moss in rivers. With the money I saved buying these, I bought some Yaktrax Diamond Grip All-Surface Traction Cleats. Once I get to the water, I put those on really quick, secure them with a small bungee cord(just in case so I don't loose it if it pops off for some reason) and had zero issues with moss or slipping.- The inside sole can be removed and dried out. The sides of the boot remain wet after use but that's like most boots with cushion. They drain very well.Conclusion:I'm in the West US, (think Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Sierra Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico.) Hiking around in rough areas with tough terrain and sharp rocks requires a good boot. These are perfect! I just put on breathable waders and traction spikes when I get to the river/creek. And, if I take a breathable, waterproof sock with a thicker hiking sock inside, I can take off my waders, wear the boots wet, and hike more trails. They ARE slightly snug at the forefoot so get the right size. Order a couple and send back the one that doesn't fit. How long they last has yet to be seen but I haven't been nice to them and they look really good so far. Great value and versatile. For the first time ever, I can fly fish with one set of boots!!!

I was a little worried about ordering these - some said these weren't true to size - when it comes to anything to do with waders I always order a size up - I ordered these to go with my new waders for our trip to Big Sky in the fall. I've used these a total of 3 times now and they're extremely comfortable, light weight which makes it easy to maneuver around in the river. I would definitely buy these again

Been using these for a few weeks in the Appalachian mountains. Overall, they've given me more solid footing and held grip areas I was sure I was going to slip. That being said they won't stop you from slipping, just far less likely. Only negative thing I have to say is they are a little narrow for my foot. Had to go 2 sizes up from my norm to account for waders and width so they're a little big for me length wise but good width wise. Even for too big they don't feel like clown shoes so worth the money for sure. 13s might have fit right but they weren't in stock

I've gotten to wear these twice. One dry wading with waders, once wet wading with neoprene booties. Both times the boots worked great. They're a little heavy when you first come out of the water but drain good enough. Sizing is good, I wear 12-12.5 so I bought the 12 and with neoprene booties and waders fit was right on. Super easy to put on and lace up fast to hit the water. Construction seems solid but wear and tear we'll see. A little concerned that the lace tangs are plastic. Very comfortable for hiking in and out. Rigid enough to give support but flexible in right places so it doesn't feel like you're walking in ski boots.

I used this for a solid weekend of creek wading and fly fishing. They were comfortable and sturdy. Just as solid of a product as something you could spend twice as much for.Also, one of the suggested review items is "Light Weight." I kind of rolled my eyes, because how can something be lightweight when it's full of water and you're walking through water? But then I thought more about my experience with them and realized that when I wasn't in water and immediately leaving the water, not once did I feel the boots. They truly are lightweight.I wear a size US 10 men's shoe and XXL waders. I bought US 12 men's boots and they fit my feet and waders perfectly. I probably could have gotten away with an 11, but it would have been tight. They say that they are sized to buy the same size shoe as you wear, but I would be wary and buy a size or two up.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. Glad I made the choice to go with these and look forward to using them for years.

Purchased these to wear over my waders. Purchased a size larger than normal and they fit waders perfectly. I fish in a river with a lot of moss/algae on rocks. The rubber soles provided excellent traction. The boots are light weight and comfortable. They get my recommendation!!

These boot fit well, look good, light weight but can not speak about durability because I've only worn once but seem to be built good.