Hi folks, some great info being passed around.
Something I should have mentioned earlier, one of the main benefits of using standard walking boots for tubing with the stocking foot waders is that if you have to walk several miles, all you have to do is buy a pair of neoprene socks to wear for the walk in while your waders are in the rucksack. You will get damp feet from the sweat but without the neoprene socks youmay still get damp (and cold) feet from the wet ground if you walk in wearing your normal walking boots or trainers.
Al alternative boot would be the Korkers or Klobba replacement sole wading boots, I must make time to have a look at these.
The neoprene socks are not heavy and do not take up much space.
The Vision neoprenes are superb, not cheap but very well made.
The main thing to remember is that if you have booked time off work and you walk a mile or two to a loch, just how annoyed would you be if a cheap pair of waders started to leak and you were wet every day for your trip.
This is still possible with Visions from wear and tear if you snag them but at least the seams are well formed and appear not to leak (five people in out tubing group have them, no leaks so far).
I have no connection with Vision, just a great product.
You should always invest in a tube of Aquasure or a similar Suncure repair product just in case yolu need it.
If possible try the waders on before you buy, or get them on approval to make sure they are a good fit, especially the feet, this is the most important point with socking foot waders.
Good luck with your tubing.
Kev.
