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Wader Sizing
How a wader fits plays a critical role in not only the performance of a wader, but also the longevity of the wader.
Wader Sizing
Wader Sizing
In 1993, fly anglers saw one of the most important innovations hit the market — the first waterproof/breathable wader, made by hand, heart, and soul in Bozeman, Montana. Ever since, Simms has continued to push the envelope of design, development, and innovation. As a result, Simms has tallied more industry and consumer awards in the wader category than any other brand out there. Leaning on premium, performance driven materials and relying on precision craftsman ship certainly play a key role in Simms’ award-winning recipe but there is and always has been an easily overlooked secret ingredient — fit.
How a wader fits plays a critical role in not only the performance of a wader, but also the longevity of the wader. If you’ve ever worn a wader that’s too small or too big, you already know — it’s a miserable experience that completely detracts from your time on the water. It can also be a safety hazard. Waders that don’t fit properly hinder many aspects but the most significant is an angler’s range-of-motion. When range-of-motion is compromised, all of the sudden, even the most agile anglers aren’t so surefooted which can lead to stumbles, which can lead to falls, which can lead to filling up your waders with water.
Aside from being uncomfortable and hindering range-of-motion, waders that are too big or baggy create all kinds of wear/abrasion zones that can rapidly destroy fabric, seams, stiches, etc. etc. Conversely, a wader that’s too small or tight inherently puts unnecessary stress on the same components listed above.
For these reasons — fit is something Simms doesn’t take lightly. This gives reason to why in models such as the G3 Guide Wader, anglers not only have 17 standard sizes to choose from, there are also custom options as well. The fact of the matter is, the traditional sizing hierarchy of Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL is too broad to accommodate the shape and size of all anglers. Ideally, we want our waders to fit more like a tailored suit.
So, no matter which Simms wader you’re zeroing in on, do yourself a favor and before you buy — take all of the appropriate measurements so you can accurately determine the perfect size. Or better yet, visit your local retailer and try on a few different sizes so you can get that super dialed in Cinderella fit.
In 1993, fly anglers saw one of the most important innovations hit the market — the first waterproof/breathable wader, made by hand, heart, and soul in Bozeman, Montana. Ever since, Simms has continued to push the envelope of design, development, and innovation. As a result, Simms has tallied more industry and consumer awards in the wader category than any other brand out there. Leaning on premium, performance driven materials and relying on precision craftsman ship certainly play a key role in Simms’ award-winning recipe but there is and always has been an easily overlooked secret ingredient — fit.
How a wader fits plays a critical role in not only the performance of a wader, but also the longevity of the wader. If you’ve ever worn a wader that’s too small or too big, you already know — it’s a miserable experience that completely detracts from your time on the water. It can also be a safety hazard. Waders that don’t fit properly hinder many aspects but the most significant is an angler’s range-of-motion. When range-of-motion is compromised, all of the sudden, even the most agile anglers aren’t so surefooted which can lead to stumbles, which can lead to falls, which can lead to filling up your waders with water.
Aside from being uncomfortable and hindering range-of-motion, waders that are too big or baggy create all kinds of wear/abrasion zones that can rapidly destroy fabric, seams, stiches, etc. etc. Conversely, a wader that’s too small or tight inherently puts unnecessary stress on the same components listed above.
For these reasons — fit is something Simms doesn’t take lightly. This gives reason to why in models such as the G3 Guide Wader, anglers not only have 17 standard sizes to choose from, there are also custom options as well. The fact of the matter is, the traditional sizing hierarchy of Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL is too broad to accommodate the shape and size of all anglers. Ideally, we want our waders to fit more like a tailored suit.
So, no matter which Simms wader you’re zeroing in on, do yourself a favor and before you buy — take all of the appropriate measurements so you can accurately determine the perfect size. Or better yet, visit your local retailer and try on a few different sizes so you can get that super dialed in Cinderella fit.
Wader Sizing
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