Breathable Waiters Warmth?

[S.W.W.L]

How much warmer are regular waiters compared to breathable waiters? Thanks for any help
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[brookieguy1]

Neoprenes are lots warmer by themselves than breathables, but with the loose fitting breathables, you can load up on thermals and fleece underneath, unlike neos. As far as the feet go, they're all the same if they are stockingfoot. I would go with breathables for sure.
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[CoyoteSpinner]

I've always found it depends a lot on how well you tip them.

Small tips and they can be really cold, rude even.


The fly-fishing group might have more opinions to share.

[Majja]

I have owned both and they both have strengths and weaknesses. The Breathables are very comfortable but not warm by them selves. Neo's are like wise very warm just not as comfy as the Breathables. If you can only have one I would get the Breathables, you can always layer fleece or other base layers underneath comfortable.
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[gstott]

I only use breathables these days. They are less constrictive and way more comfortable. I typically wear long johns with fleece pants over that. For my feet I wear moisture wicking liner socks with either one or two pairs of merino wool socks over that depending on how cold it is. In summer I just wear something light under them and enjoy the cool water without worrying about swimmer's itch and leeches.
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[spencerD]

Breathables are a lot more comfortable and enjoyable to wear.

I'm really rough on my waders and I wear neoprenes most places I go just for the sake of preserving the life of my breathables.

I personally prefer the neoprene waders for cold weather, even ice fishing. It's all a lot of preference, but if you're gonna not wear anything else under the waders, then breahtables wont keep you as warm as neoprene
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[gofish435]

I would go with the breathable ones. I have found with thermals and some fleece pants that I keep plenty warm. I have spent long hours out in a kick boat with water temperatures in the 30's and stayed warm.
Now about keeping your feet warm, that is a problem I have not solved. I've tried all different kinds of socks, including electric ones and after about two or three hours in the tube I lose touch with my toes. Maybe if you hooked the electric ones up to a car battery they could keep you warm but the D cells just don't cut it.[]
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[pookiebar]

I have found that if my waiter is not breathing he will turn cold quite quickly! But first he turns blue. [angelic]
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[gstott]

I tried those electric socks too. I was pretty disappointed in the battery life, and they're really bulky.
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[flygoddess]

[quote CoyoteSpinner]I've always found it depends a lot on how well you tip them.

Small tips and they can be really cold, rude even.


The fly-fishing group might have more opinions to share.[/quote]


I totally agree. I tip "waiters" very well.
As for "waders" Breathables are far more versatile. All in what you wear underneath and NEVER wear cotton under them. Winter time get some underarmor, top and bottom. Wear scrub, fleece or wool pants over. A sweat shirt. LAYERS are the key. The breathable will block the wind which is usually the cause of cold. Remember to wash them occasionally too, so they can breath.
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