I have 3 pair, first pair are finally shot, as in the waterproofing is done worn out, but understand these are many many years old...….they've MORE than earned their retirement.
The 2 pair I have now, I had custom made, like WM I measured my thigh, but added 3" and they're GREAT.
These are hands down the most comfortable hip boots I've ever worn.
I know of several friends have gone to these and all are very happy the last time we've chatted about them. They too comment how comfortable they are.

The upper chap is soooo tough, both the lighter duty and the heavy duty...………..so tough that I've commented if you tear these/puncture these you'll be far more concerned about your LEG.....than your hip boots!!!
It's incredible how tough these are, sharp beaver sticks, barbed wire, multi-flower rose......and still waterproof...…..amazing!!

I use these hip boots trapping coon, mink and road trapping beaver...……….in and out of the water quickly. I'm not standing stationary for hours and hours at a time.

NOTE: one boot is the Muck style and I've found these run small and a bit on the narrow side. I had to go UP in size to get a comfortable fit. The other pair are a Lacrosse boot and I do like their sole.
Time will tell, but these are about like my Toyotas...…..they've not let me down yet and I have zero reason to look elsewhere at the moment.

I’ve worn dans since early 90’s I think. Excellent boot. I’ve done a lot of business with those boys over the years. Great people.

I'm on my first pair I have ever had and I really have liked them so far I have the muck chore cool boots because I use them at work when we have power lines down back in the swamps. They have held up great for me! I have one hole torn in my boot from running coon in the cattails over winter but the best way to patch a rubber boots is to use a tire repair patch and they are good as new! I don't think you will be disappointed with a pair

What I like about the Muck Boot lowers is that they keep debris from above from getting to my feet. Also, you can take on a little bit of water over the top and not have it get to your feet.

I have Dan's waders and use them hard, two years now and they are right as rain. Best most comfortable hip boots I have ever had.

....well there you have it Jtrap lol

so, this thread made me decide to shoot Dan's an email about my custom fit (tight) hip waders.

Frankly, I was just hoping they could "fix" them (at my expense). Instead, Mr. Miller said "send 'em back...we want you to be happy with them".

Gotta say that's Customer Service beyond what was advertised/expected!

I will take them up on it, as they should be able to find some tall, skinny kid with size 12 feet to put into these ones.

(I'm a tall, moderately fat guy with size 12 feet).

Hat's off to Dan's!

I think you will find those boys will customize their boots to fit your body style. If you get a leaker it’s usually where the top and the bottom are sewn together and the sealer stuff didn’t cover good enough. They will always fix that no charge. A duck hunter friend of min 6’2” 280 lbs had them customize to his size and he loves them.

I think Dan ..saw they were going to Jtrap...and poked a few more holes in them.......

If you get a leaker it’s usually where the top and the bottom are sewn together and the sealer stuff didn’t cover good enough. They will always fix that no charge.


Who is they? Who pays to ship them back?

Seriously, ive never owned a pair that didn't leak at the knee's where they're sewn together, why I threw the last pair brand new in the trash and went back to
just reg. rubber lacrosse hip boots like I had when I was 15 years old!

Not to hijack this thread, just wanted to say I was contacted by Dan's owner in regard to my artwork. Here is my "Night Bandit" drawing on their new catalog cover. Kevin seems to be a great person to work with and I have always had good luck with their products.

Joe Goodman
www.JoeGoodmanPrints.com

I'm with jtrap on this. I coonhunted for years wearing brush waders. Havent found a pair that didnt leak when standing in water for long periods of time.
I love the comfort for land trapping but over the knee water trapping is not good.

I've had mine for 4 years.. wear them for 4 wheeling, trapping, deer hunting, ( I'm the dog going thru the multi flower rose) and trout fishing in the spring...and just last spring i did notice a cool spot where one is leaking a bit...plan to buy another pair and have nothing bad to say about them. I liked them so much i bought one of their coats, so far its just as nice and well made.

I just bought my first pair of Dans and really like them so far. Is there any special care I need to give them to get maximum life out of them?

Have had mine for 2 years and zero trouble with them. I am in them just about everyday and I beat the heck out of them. Mine have the Dan's Frogger boots on them and I like them. Tried on several pair with different boot options and liked the Frogger boots the best. I even wear them land trapping as I can kneel and not get soaked in this clay mud we have for soil here. I beaver trapped a place that was full of locust. I killed several pair of gloves but my hip waders held up fine.