(booted) wader questions

[rycher]

1) With buying booted, is it best to buy 1 shoe size larger?

2)What's your fave gear to wear under the waders??

As always, thanks in advance for any info/insight

[Bucktail]

1) With buying booted, is it best to buy 1 shoe size larger?  
Normally yes, as it will allow you to wear thicker, warmer (Merino wool) socks and even a pair of disposable foot warmers in the colder months.

2)What's your fave gear to wear under the waders??
I like sweatpants.  However, when it's cold out I like a thin pair of base layer pants with a thicker pair of fleece pants over them.  Take into account I prefer to wear regular,baggy type waders.  Neoprenes are generally warmer to begin with.

Best advice is to go to a store and try them on before buying.

[captainbailey]

With a size 13 I never really have the option of going larger, but I would sure love to. I just wear regular thermal pants under my neoprene waders and I'm good to go. Sweatshirt and my pvc raincoat over everything completes my ensemble.

[ChrisL]

Best bet is to try them on.  Which can be a pain if you want a band that isn't widely available in local retailers.

Sweat pants allow for the most comfort and freedom of movement.  Also helps stay warmer if it's cold out.  But I wear jeans, shorts, etc. at times.

[rycher]

thnaks for the input guys,

i went to wal-mart to try my size neoprene Hodgeman they had for 80 bucks..open the box...pvc/nylon inside. opened 3 more boxes...same.    unreal. Dicks had nearly nothing left, end o season i'm guessing.