Wader boot size?

[jimsnarocks]

Dave
The last wading boots I bought were at bass pro. I asked the salesman if I needed to put the waders on to be sure they fit. He said no and brought out a pair of neoprene socks to put on. Lots easier than waders. BTW I wear a size 9 1/2 shoe and my wading boots are 11. Jim

[ggh]

I purchased a pair of new wading boots from LL Bean about 5 or 6 months ago and phoned them to inquire as to what size to order. The very helpful gentleman I spoke to said they had started having their wading boots made in a larger size than a "street shoe". I ordinarily wear an 11 or 11 1/2 shoe; he suggested I order the wading boot in size 11. He was right; it fit perfectly over my waders. Moral: good idea to check with the folks you're going to buy the wading boots from and get their opinion.
George

[cmcculloch]

Most, if not all, fly shops that sell waders also carry neoprene socks for wader boot sizing. As Jim mentioned above it is much easier that putting on waders. I also got a pair of the neorprene socks so the boots will fit right when I'm wet wading. Otherwise they would be pretty loose fitting.