Our experts review the best hip waders for fishing and hunting, including rubber and insulated pairs from Frogg Toggs, Lacrosse, Cabela's, and more.

Barry was wearing neoprene waders covered with patches and I was wearing a pair of rubber hip boots that are at least 40 years old and have never leaked a drop.

Kids grow fast, so going with a cheaper pair of waders is often a good call. I was nine years old when I got my first pair of rubber hip boots. It was a big deal, because it meant I could go shad ...

Hard sticks will poke holes in softer rubber boots. Either way, five weeks of constant wear is the life expectancy of most knee boots. The jury is out on hip boots. Quality or price is the question.