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Your cart is empty.The Frogg Toggs Hellbender Breathable Stockingfoot Chest Wader features a 4-ply nylon upper. An oversized multi-function chest pocket provides ample storage to keep hands free. Zippered handwarmer/storage pockets provide protection from the elements for the users hands. 4mm neoprene booties provide cold water comfort. Adjustable, quick release buckles provide custom fit.
Steven Stewart
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2025
Spectacular
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
They do what they said. I've only used them a couple times but so far completely dry. I can say the body of waders fit perfect but the foot booties are a little tight and compressing on the toes. Crunches toes together. To solve that would need a size bigger wader but then wader itself would be too big. Maybe no socks might help free some room. I'll have to try that in spring. Besides that they are comfortable not restricting in movement. They pair well with the wading boots they sell as well. Would be 5 star in not for how tight the feet are.
Laura Sullivan
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
Great quality surprised how nice for the price havnt had on the river yet but seem okay so far
Sheena Bostic
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
I have had these for a year and used them a good bit. I was nearly waist deep in a river this past weekend. It was below 30 outside, my fly line froze, but my legs stayed dry and plenty warm with just a pair of jeans underneath. For the price I paid, I have 0 complaints and highly recommend these.
Mik M.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
My starting premise is Rule Number One: All stocking foot waders will eventually leak. Even if it is just a "small" leak (at first) a cold water wader leak is still a problem that is only going to get worse. Much worse. The only question is "When?" At one time in the not-too-distant past replacing the neo booties in a stocking foot wader was relatively straight-forward and cheaper than purchasing a new pair of waders. Not any longer (at least here in the Northwest). So began my hunt for a pair of new waders....and this online review of my new Hellbender waders. Spoiler alert: The waders are very well made and definitely worth the price!I just test-fished my first pair of Hellbenders on a local stream (checking for leaks, natch) and I can honestly report they are a great find--at least for my size. I'm 5-10" and about 155 pounds (size 10 shoes) and the stocking foot booties were the best-ever fit for me. Very comfy, well-designed and the easiest pair of waders I have ever taken off at the end of the test fishing. No struggling to get the booties off my feet, no leaks and no problems; what more can you ask of waders? Bonus points for the waterproof chest and hand-warmer pockets, plus an inside-chest zipper pocket for a cell phone. (Not sure if the zippered, clear plastic inside pocket is completely waterproof but is is well-placed and easily-accessed. It's a perfect location to carry a cell and have it conveniently accessible. )Before taking a chance on these Hellbenders I seriously thought of purchasing waders costing $300 or more--just for the peace of mind when it came to warranties and repairing/replacing neo booties. I reminded myself of Rule Number One, did some back-of-the-napkin calculating and figured that even if these Hellbenders lasted only one fishing season it was/is cheaper to buy a new pair and replace them each year than it was/is to pay for repair/shipping costs. Some of the online reviews I read noted that the Hellbenders belt/shoulder straps did not have a quick-connect feature. My pair has a unique/different quick-connect feature, so I'm not sure if I have a new, improved model or those reviewers didn't know how to use the different style quick-connect that comes on the Hellbenders. Who knows? For me this product is very reasonably priced, well-made, comfy and has everything I want in a pair of new waders. I am hoping that in two years I can also report that these waders are also the most durable pair I have every purchased!
Matthew
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
Comfortable in cold and hot, in the cold months I normally use neoprene but even these with baselayers under and good socks. Easy. I wish all the pockets were waterproof but they work none the less. And a half warmer pocket helps.
Vladimir
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
Work great and seem like quality. Have used several times already and they work great and are comfortable. I’m 5’8”(5’9” on good days) 225lbs my feet actually measure 10.5 inches long and these fit great on length and foot size. I’ve got plenty of room underneath the waders for pants and jackets. Would buy again and don’t see much need to spend the extra for the simms waders unless you wear them almost 24/7
Kyle A. Frazier
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
I bought these in October of ‘22. I used them on a fly fishing trip to Colorado. They worked great. I stored them in a closet inside my home until I used them again on a trip to Alaska in Sept ‘23. My trip was terrible because these waders leaked like no waders I have ever had. I’m not talking about a pinhole leak. Both legs were completely full of water. I have tried emailing customer service with no response. I realize that by the time I tried to contact Frogg Toggs, the waders were no longer within the one year warranty period. But to not even reply is pretty poor customer service. I would not buy their products again. If they contact me I will update this review.Update:I finally got a hold of customer service. They offered to pay for shipping so that I could send them the waders and get them repaired for a fee. I ended up repairing them myself just because I found the leaks pretty easily.
Chris
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
I bought these as a backup pair of waders because my Simms Tributary waders developed a leak in a seam and had to send them in for repair. I have been out fishing with these about 10 times now and have been impressed. They seem well made (no leaks so far) and the material is nice and lightweight. Not quite as lightweight as my Simms pair, but still good and light. My only minor gripe is it doesn't have a spot to put like a foam patch to stick flies in, but not really a big deal. The strap and belt connectors feel a bit cheap, but they work just fine. Overall, I have been pleasantly surprised, and they seem like a great value for the price.
Anthony Buchardt
Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2021
So far I have no leaks and the product is good quality. Have used on several fishing trips where up to thigh deep water. Have been warm and dry. Fit is good and i have room to move freely. No issues to report and happy with the waders.
Terry Maclean
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2020
I’ve had these waders for a little while now and love them! Use them with my float tube and they are great! No need to go buy those hugely expensive ones when these work just fine!
Fly fishing fanatic
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2019
So far I am pleased. They are comfortable and had no factory defects. The true test will be durability. I have owned a more expensive brand that leaked after 2 fishing trips. These are doing fine after 5. I bought a pair of mens medium for my 17 year old daughter and they fit her very well. We just estimated based on sizing chart.
Richard C.
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2019
Most excellent chest waders. Good fit, lightweight and easy to move around in. Well worth the cost.
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