I’m in the market for stocking foot breathable waders to use surf fishing and float tubing. I’d like to know your experience (good or bad) with these and recommendation. I’m considering Hodgeman Stream King (a Sport Chalet exclusive), Hodgeman Wadelite, Albright Trinity or something from BassPro, Cabela’s, or Sierra Trading Post. I don’t want to spend more than C note. I’m leaning toward the Stream Kings as they can be bought locally and appear to be a little nicer than the Wadelite’s.

JP

I used to use the breathable waders(cabela's)in my kickboat and found that they would rub on the sides of the foot rests and start to leak after a bit of use.I am a bigger guy and alot of bnter's use the breathable ones without problems.I have used them in a float tube also but they leaked a little in the seat,not sure why.
I got a pair of 5m waist highs last year and am happy with them.
good luck out there,swampy

I was fortunate enough to buy a pair of breathable waders from Cabela's. These waders did not have a stocking foot or boot; the entire wader was made with the breathable material including the foot. I have used these for years and although they have a very slow leak now they have been good solid waders. Unfortunately Cabela's does not sell these anymore and I cannot find a vendor that carries this style.

Buzzfish