Our experts reviewed the best fishing waders from Simms, Orvis, and more. Stay dry in these waders for men and women, from neoprene to stockingfoot.

We tested the leading fishing waders , including options from Patagonia, Simms, and Orvis, to find the best of 2025.

The Simms G3 aren’t the top-of-the-line wader on the market, nor are they the cheapest. However, they do provide the absolute best all-around option for a dedicated recreational angler looking for ...

While there are cheaper options on the market, the Orvis Clearwaters are the best budget waders. For $250, anglers get a traditional-style wader that is comfortable, breathable, and durable enough ...

Fly Fishing The Orvis Ultralight Waders aren’t cheap, but they’re a damn good wader for the money. Christine Peterson Top Pick: Save $100 on the Orvis Carry-It-All Bag This is the best piece of gear ...

Like Redington and Simms, Orvis has trimmed the fit of its waders to be less baggy and more flattering. That also makes them more durable, says Orvis’s marketing manager Tom Rosenbauer.

The Orvis Pro wader for women is a step in the right direction. Built with the same bomber tough materials as the men’s waders to deliver extreme durability and function but in a configuration ...

At the same time, Orvis also announced its new line of women’s gear for spring 2018, including a four-layer featherweight option for its already stellar Silver Sonic Convertible-Top waders ($279).

Boundary Zip Stockingfoot Wader, Skwala RS Waders, Patagonia Swiftcurrent Ultralight, Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition, Grundens Vector Stockingfoot, and the Orvis Pro all have crotch gussets.