Wader *boot* repair

[Scott M]

I've got two pairs of waders that, in the last month, in each, I sprung a leak in the boot. I have a tube of the Hodgman's Neoprene Patch Fixer, but I doubt that would handle the boot. Any other suggestions, or are the waders ruined? A little bathroom caulk?

[PerchJerker]

Maybe try Marine Goop, I've heard really good things about it.

[Tom7227]

Why not just a inner tube patch - or am I dating myself too much? I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't sell them any more I guess.

[Ed Carlson]

Were is the leak at....at the boot bottom, on the side, or where the two materials meet up?

[Scott M]

on the side for one (high ankle), on the back (top of heel) for the other

[Lund79]

Why not just a inner tube patch - or am I dating myself too much? I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't sell them any more I guess.

+1

[Scott M]

I got some "Amazing Goop - Marine" and it looks like its going to do the trick. I'll be doing a test run in a creek very soon.

[Scott M]

success

[Tom7227]

success

So share and educate us please.

[Scott M]

I used the KISS formula (keep it simple, stupid). I just cleaned up the spot, globbed on some Amazing Goop - Marine formula on the hole, on the exterior, and let it set overnight. I came back to a nice glazed over spot. If you wanted double the protection you could always use this stuff from the inside as well.

[Jarnotski]

da_chise,

How have the boots held up? I have tried to caulk my wader boots, it works good for a couple trips but then starts to peel off. Wondering how durable the goop was?

[goblueM]

that stuff is pretty durable. if you apply it inside and out, it works even better. you can always put some duct tape over the outside for a little added protection