Update:
I came to terms with 2 and 3 from my initial review, so I was willing to live it b/c the overall goal is dryness.
However, after using them for three hours in no more than shin/deep water and a few slaps from the oceans waves, my socks were damp at the toes and my sweat pants were damp at the thighs, which was very disappointing so I am sadly returning the waders and will continue to seek an affordable pair that will not break the bank and yet keep me dry. Downgrading my overall rating to 2 stars.
This is my initial review. Should I decide to keep and use them, I will provide an updated review.
1) Price was right based on my needs and intended frequency of use.
2) Disappointed and bewildered why the drawstring for the chest would be on the outside of the wader; this leaves the string dangling outside and in front of the chest pocket (more on that next). Putting the cord to the inside of the wader doesnt work as the black locking device sits atop the wader/ very strange and awkward design.
3) The one and only pocket on these waders, which is on the outside, doesnt even come with a zipper or Velcro to ensure nothing falls out and an opportunity to stay dry. This pocket BELONGS on the inside of the chest wader IMO. Taking this a step further; an outside chest pocket with zipper or Velcro and one on the inside would have been perfect.
4) The crotch area is a bit tight as another reviewer stated, but like him I had a little leeway to adjust the shoulder straps, which provided more comfort.
The best I can give this wader upon initial examination is a 3.
Initial Final Thoughts (Updated)
Update: I came to terms with 2 and 3 from my initial review, so I was willing to live it b/c the overall goal is dryness. However, after using them for three hours in no more than shin/deep water and a few slaps from the oceans waves, my socks were damp at the toes and my sweat pants were damp at the thighs, which was very disappointing so I am sadly returning the waders and will continue to seek an affordable pair that will not break the bank and yet keep me dry. Downgrading my overall rating to 2 stars. This is my initial review. Should I decide to keep and use them, I will provide an updated review. 1) Price was right based on my needs and intended frequency of use. 2) Disappointed and bewildered why the drawstring for the chest would be on the outside of the wader; this leaves the string dangling outside and in front of the chest pocket (more on that next). Putting the cord to the inside of the wader doesnt work as the black locking device sits atop the wader/ very strange and awkward design. 3) The one and only pocket on these waders, which is on the outside, doesnt even come with a zipper or Velcro to ensure nothing falls out and an opportunity to stay dry. This pocket BELONGS on the inside of the chest wader IMO. Taking this a step further; an outside chest pocket with zipper or Velcro and one on the inside would have been perfect. 4) The crotch area is a bit tight as another reviewer stated, but like him I had a little leeway to adjust the shoulder straps, which provided more comfort. The best I can give this wader upon initial examination is a 3.