MJFNH,

You asked a very good question. A breathable hip boot. Seems to be something they don't manufacture much anymore. Most of them now days are insulated. I did find some doing an on-line search. Chota and Hodgman still make a couple breathable hip boots. Cabela's and others sell a breathable waist wader style for hunting, meaning it has the boot attached thus not needing a wading boot. I like these myself, but if you want hip boots, take a look at these. Both companies have been around a long time and they make good products.

Larry ---sagefisher---

Sorry, just noticed the Chota is a stocking foot style.

http://www.amazon.com/Chota-Outdoor-Gear-Original-Breathable/dp/B007IKIKTS/ref=sr_1_16/176-7986533-1976537?ie=UTF8&qid=1428274176&sr=8-16&keywords=hodgman+breathable+waders


http://www.hodgman.com/Waders/Hodgman-Waders,default,sc.html


http://www.amazon.com/Hodgman-Waterf...athable+waders