Chest Waders for Son

[Luke]

My son, Adam, is 13 years old, has about a size 8 foot, is only 5 feet tall and is skinny as a rail. Last year, he wore a pair of Herters Youth chest waders which are a PVC coated material with a built in size 5 felt boot on the bottom. They worked great, but, guess what, they don't fit his feet anymore!

So, he is right between youth and mens now, so I bought two pairs from Cabelas for him to try on.

Herter's® Youth Three Forks Uninsulated Felt-Sole Waders ($60). Size 6 (largest size). These fit him fine in the body, but the boots are too small. I figured they would be, but he was still barely able to get his feet into the old size 5, so I thought we should try.

Herter's® Men's Three Forks Uninsulated Felt Sole Waders ($68). Size 8. These were still too small on his foot and way too big and tall in the inseam etc.

I hate to spend too much money on the boy who is still growing. Any good ideas?

 

[PocketWater]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/allen-co-platte-river-chest-waders-stockingfoot-for-men~p~8315x/?filterString=waders~d~243%2F&colorFamily=02

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/frogg-toggs-kikker-guide-wading-boots-for-men~p~8811x/?filterString=wading-boots~d~244%2F&colorFamily=01

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/

If you scroll down to the bottom of the screen there you'll see something about daily flyer. Plug your email in there and you'll start getting emailed deals like 'take an extra 30% off plus free shipping'.

 

[Luke]

Thanks for the suggestions, Pocket Water. I am also looking at this combo from Bass Pro Shops.

White River Youth Waders (Bass Pro)

Wading Boots (Bass Pro)

A little less expensive. I feel like the felt sole is a must for Penns Creek. I can actually go to Bass Pro in Harrisburg and have him try them on!

 

[PocketWater]

http://www.steepandcheap.com/gear-cache/fly-fishing-sale/RNG0007-BAS

Here is a size 7 in a Reddington felt soled boot for 50 bucks. Good luck!