Leaky waders

[CAJUNLAWYER]

alright boys-here is the issue. My three year old Cabella breathables are leaking at the seam where the boot top ends. What is the best way to repair them?? I'm thinking flex seal tape and then spraying the tape edges with flex seal spray but the internet says no and suggests everything from Aqua seal to black 5200. Let's brainstorm this. Monday is gonna be C-O-L-D with a pair of leaky waders

 

[Rustyt1953]

I thought you had discovered a new British sitcom.

 

[Maddog 521]

Buy a new pair that don't leak.

 

[Puller]

I would recommend Shoe Goo. It is my go to rubber repair stuff. I had a high dollar pair of insulated Muck Boots that leaked after a couple of years and I sealed 'em up with Shoe Goo. Five years later still going strong.

Available at Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon, and probably your local hardware store.

 

[Nevada Ed]

A "Seam leak" is death to a pair of boots.

Go to Scheels and get a pair with a 10 year warrenty or Cabela's.

Rubber, fiber or foam will depend on needs and cost.
Rubber for trout and foam for Ducks, is my advise.

I don't like the put them on and add a walking boot, system.

 

[arjay]

I’ve used shoogoo on leaky waders with some success ,but none of mine are breathable

 

[ladder13]

Stay in shallow water.

 

[WardenRoss]

From Cabelas.....This???

Access Denied

 

[Bald1]

Ummmmmm maybe just increase retainer fee and buy new ones

 

[Onomea]

Just spray your feet with WD-40 — originally developed as a water displacement treatment for Atlas rocket tanks — and put on a pair of thick wool socks. No need to be such a wuss about it...

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[robvious]

I miss the old original Cabelas... you could just take them back and they would give you new ones... that is long gone... thanks Bass Pro...

 

[llowry61]

Better at the boot top than the crotch. Ask me how I know.

 

[jeffrefrig]

We did the bread bag inside our buckle boots after they blew out.
I didn't know folks down South actually used waders for their intended purpose.
Edit to add: Down at the bottom of the thread, "Similar Threads" has some ideas. I believe C. Lawyer actually chimed in on one...

 

[Rudi]

Just take 2 flasks with you.

 

[CH4]

Leaky Waders by I.P. Freely

 

[swsig]

Leaky Waders? Wasn't he a sideman to Muddy Waters?

 

[gjgalligan]

I miss the old original Cabelas... you could just take them back and they would give you new ones... that is long gone... thanks Bass Pro...

Maybe that wasn't such a good business practice and it lead to them not being able to survive on their own.

 

[Telecaster]

Buy a new pair that don't leak.

He already did that

 

[Just another 22 shooter]

That stirs up some cold feet memories from 60+ years ago!