Sizing Guide
The Ultimate Sizing Guide
Most wader companies use a generic "one-size-fits-most" approach, but it doesn't provide you, the customer, the best fit. That's why Gator Waders has spent countless hours developing a unique sizing model thats helps you get as close to that perfect fit as possible. To find your perfect waders, follow these recommendations:
Waders Size (Body)
REGULAR (Mens)
The most common of our Men's sizes, the "Regular" was designed for the average height with a slender build. Generally speaking, someone between the height of 5'5" and 6'0" who wears up to a size large or x-large t-shirt fits comfortably in a "Regular".
STOUT (Mens)
The "Stout" size is also a very common size and was designed for someone who is average height with a stockier build. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 5'5" and 6'0" who wears around an x-large to xx-large t-shirt fits comfortably in a "Stout".
LONG (Mens)
The "Long" was created for tall, slimmer body styles. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 6'1" and 6'6" who wears around a large or x-large t-shirt fits comfortably in a "Long".
KING (Mens)
Our "King" size is designed for the all-around big guys. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 6'1" and 6'6" who wears up to an xx-large t-shirt fits comfortably in a "King".
SMALL (Womens)
Size "Small" is meant for petite frames. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 4'9" and 5'5" whose jean size is between a 00 and 4 fits comfortably in a "Small".
MEDIUM (Womens)
The most common of our Women's sizes, the "Medium" is designed for the average build. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 4'9" and 5'10" whose jean size is between a 4 and 10 fits comfortably in a "Medium".
LARGE (Womens)
Size "Large" is similar in height to the medium but has more room in the body. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 4'9" and 5'10" whose jean size is between a 10 and 12 fits comfortably in a "Large".
X-LARGE (Womens)
The "X-Large" offers even more room in the body of the wader. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 4'9" and 5'10" whose jean size is between a 12 and 14 fits comfortably in an "X-Large".
XX-LARGE (Womens)
The "XX-Large" was designed for curvy body styles. Generally speaking, someone whose height is between 4'9" and 5'10" whose jean size is between a 16 and 18 fits comfortably in an "XX-Large".
Boot Size
For many, this is the trickiest step. This step in very dependent on the style wader that you chose, as there are several styles of boots, and each may fit differently. Please see below for a better description of each style boot.
RETRO SERIES BOOTS
The Retro Series waders are only available in even-sized boots. For Women, that would be 6, 8, or 10. For Men, that would be 8, 10, 12, or 14. If you wear an odd size, do not be discouraged by this. Our boots are sized to accommodate a wider range of foot sizes than a standard shoe. For instance, if you normally wear a size 9 in a tennis shoe, we recommend you choose the size 8 boot. If you wear a 9.5, your feet may be a little cramped in an 8 so we recommend going up to 10.
SWAMP SERIES BOOTS
Because the Swamp Series features boots that fit more like a normal tennis shoe, we offer these in every whole size. For Women, that would be 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10. For Men, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14. If you wear a half size, we recommend going up to the next size to ensure you have room to layer up if needed.
SHIELD & SHADOW SERIES BOOTS
The Shield & Shadow Series waders are both offered in even sizes only as well. For Women, that would be 6, 8, or 10. For Men, that would be 8, 10, 12, or 14. These boots run fairly true to size so if you find yourself between sizes, we suggest you round up to the next even size. For instance, if you normally wear a size 9 or 9.5 in a tennis shoe, we recommend a size 10 boot.
Try them on
When unboxing your new waders, try them on right away. Comfort is key. We want to be sure that you are 100% satisfied with the fit of your waders. Whether you are gearing up for your next weekend out at the mud park or getting ready to hit the flooded timbers for some good duck hunting, choosing the right wader for your need is crucial to getting the correct size. Gator Waders offers many unique styles constructed from many different materials, and not all will fit the same. Please understand that if you have a little extra room in the knees, that is quite ok. Our waders are designed for all sorts of outdoor activities so, when you are sitting, kneeling, or walking, the last thing you want is to have any sort of restriction in your movement due to your waders. If for whatever reason your waders do not fit or you are just not satisfied with them, please check out our RETURNS & EXCHANGES page and complete the form to initiate an exchange or return.
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