Any suggestions on a good source of quality hip boots? Previously my various pairs of hip boots have had snaps/laces at the calf as well as the belt connection. Waders I’m finding (and the pair I purchased) lack the calf snaps/laces. Wading through oat meal consistency muck works better for me with the older style. Any suggestions?
I hear ya! I liked the older style better, too - for exactly the same reason. I’ll be interested in the replies, too.
After researching hip boots I settled on Chota Hippies. They should arrive today. I will keep you posted.
Randy
great choice
I love the Chota Hippies. The one drawback is that they are thinner than I thought. I wouldn’t want to bushwhack wearing them, though they are light enough to put in a backpack.
Randy
Update: The Chota Hippies leaked almost right out of the box. Chota told me to send them back, at my expense, close to 20 bucks. I am not happy,
Randy
Do keep us (certainly me!) posted, as I’m in need of a replacement myself.
How disappointing. Mine have been fine, but not much time in the water yet,maybe 4 hours.
I have been using Frogg Togg stocking foot hoppers for two years now. Light weight but have been working fine so far.
David
Which model of Frogg Togg stocking foot hip boots are you using, David?
They appear to be the Canyon. I got them on sale somewhere for about $50 or so. I would suggest going up a size. The elastic for the gravel guard seems to be a bit tight and that little extra stretch is nice.
David
Thanks, David, I’ve been looking and I’m going to give those as try.