8Fans waders review

[crappyice]

So after being beaten down by Instagram ads, I decided to give the 8Fans 3 ply Breathable x back stocking foot waders a shot for $100.

I have been of the mind that any wader is going to leak as a result of wear and tear so I accept that every 2-3 years (if I am lucky and careful) I will be replacing them - I've been using FroggToggs lately ($75 or so gets me 1.5-2 years).

First the good..durable seams and construction, thicker neoprene stocking foot, extra layers on knee and shins, more solid clips and shoulder straps, chest comes nice and high, plenty of chest pockets (not waterproof)....and a free bucket hat which I will never wear!!!

The not so good- the fit is not great. At 6'1"-225-size 12 I always get XL. Stocking foot is very big, the legs are CRAZY long and super baggy even around my massive calves!!!

I have not had them in the water yet but will add to this after I fish them...hopefully sooner than later!!!

 

[grampy]

Let us know how they worked out after you get them wet. 

I bought a pair of Tidewe waders last spring and they were fine!

Hey man.....how much for the hat????

[ATbuckhunter]

We want to know more about the hat!

[Trial153]

that fit would drive me nuts. i am at the point i won’t buy waders unless i can get both the width and length i need. I hate the bunching up in the legs 

[Robhuntandfish]

 

[crappyice]

3 hours ago, Trial153 said:

that fit would drive me nuts. i am at the point i won’t buy waders unless i can get both the width and length i need. I hate the bunching up in the legs 

Yeah I'm not thrilled about that at all especially since I am often hiking about a bit. Not sure I could get away with the Large but maybe

[left field]

Honestly, the hat looks great.

[crappyice]

5 hours ago, left field said:

Honestly, the hat looks great.

Show me those East Branch honeyholes and it's all yours!

[mowin]

5 hours ago, crappyice said:

Yeah I'm not thrilled about that at all especially since I am often hiking about a bit. Not sure I could get away with the Large but maybe

Duct tape?

[left field]

10 hours ago, crappyice said:

Show me those East Branch honeyholes and it's all yours!

Sure thing. Here's a special map I made up just for you.

 

 

[The_Real_TCIII]

On 9/17/2024 at 11:40 AM, crappyice said:

So after being beaten down by Instagram ads, I decided to give the 8Fans 3 ply Breathable x back stocking foot waders a shot for $100.

I have been of the mind that any wader is going to leak as a result of wear and tear so I accept that every 2-3 years (if I am lucky and careful) I will be replacing them - I've been using FroggToggs lately ($75 or so gets me 1.5-2 years).

First the good..durable seams and construction, thicker neoprene stocking foot, extra layers on knee and shins, more solid clips and shoulder straps, chest comes nice and high, plenty of chest pockets (not waterproof)....and a free bucket hat which I will never wear!!!

The not so good- the fit is not great. At 6'1"-225-size 12 I always get XL. Stocking foot is very big, the legs are CRAZY long and super baggy even around my massive calves!!!

I have not had them in the water yet but will add to this after I fish them...hopefully sooner than later!!!

 

Do they come in men's?

[2BuckBizCT]

Are you wearing 2 rings? Wtf

[Chef]

19 hours ago, crappyice said:

Show me those East Branch honeyholes and it's all yours!

I have a book that tells you about all of them