Orvis Waders

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I'd get them. Their warranty is great and I like the fit. Have used Orvis waders for over 10 years.

[StephenPrunier]

I have them and like them enough that I would by them at the msrp. But when they wear out I will probaly buy SIMMS (USA) next time.

[Avalon]

Dear Wildnative,

I am not experienced with the Pro-Guides but I can tell you that I finished my second year with a pair of Orvis Silver Labels. They replaced a pair of Clearwater breathables that I wore for 9 years.

Orvis will be my first choice in waders until they prove otherwise.

Best Wishes,
Avalon

[The_Sib]

No problems with mine.

I got them in 2001

OK, I'm NOT hard on them....
I don't go crashing thru stickers, willy-nilly.
I don't slide down rocky banks on the seat, yee-haw.
OK, sometimes I fall down in them ( but the knees and butt are multi-layer ).
I use hippers when it's warm and streams are low.

I think that a lot of the complaints that I hear about
waders that "don't last" are from people who are
probably a bit hard on their clothes ( waders included ) in general.

I wash them by hand occaisionally.

[StephenPrunier]

Sib
I machine wash mine. Gentle cycle inside out and I use Ivory Snow powder like they say. Hang dry. I do it twice a year maybe more if they start to get funky looking.

[rollcast]

Have a pair of the old silver labels. I love'em no problems at all and have been pretty rough on them over the last 5 years

[sjh]

I've had a pair since July 06 and have been pleased with. They've held up well, no leaks, no problems at all.

[Andrew]

I don't know if you already bought your new waders but I received my copy of the "Orvis News" today and the Pro-Guide's are on sale.

I've never worn any of the Orvis waders but I've been extremely happy with any product I have ever bought from them.

I am currently using a pair of Cabelas waders that I think are a great value. The specs seem to be similar to Orvis at a much lower price.