TIDEWE WD002-BN-11 Waders Review
Our verdict
At $42.99, the TIDEWE WD002-BN-11 is the least expensive wader in this comparison, with a 4.3 star rating across 2,900 reviews and 50+ bought last month. That price undercuts even the brand's own WD001-BN-11 by a dollar, making it the entry point for budget minded anglers.
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Budget focused anglers who want a nylon and PVC build in size M11 and brown, backed by 2,900 reviews, without paying FROGG's neoprene prices or even TIDEWE's own slightly pricier WD001-BN-11.
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Skip this if you want the very highest rating or strongest recent demand, since the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 rates higher at 4.4 stars with 600+ bought last month, or if neoprene insulation matters more to you than price.
- Material Nylon, Polyvinyl Chloride
- Size M11
- Color Brown
- Pieces 1
- Priced 51% below the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 2,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.4/5
2,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
For anglers who just want a functional pair of waders at the lowest possible price, the TIDEWE WD002-BN-11 at $42.99 is the cheapest option in this comparison, undercutting even its own sibling listing.
The spec sheet lists a nylon and polyvinyl chloride build, size M11, brown color, sold as 1 piece. That construction mirrors the nylon and PVC approach used on the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11, trading the insulation of neoprene, as used on the FROGG 2713143, for a lighter and less expensive shell.
Review numbers back up its position as a proven, if slightly less polished, budget option. A 4.3 star rating across 2,900 reviews sits just under the WD001-BN-11's 4.4 stars across 13,200 reviews, and above the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars across 2,100. Bought last month of 50+ matches the 2711126-2X's figure but trails the WD001-BN-11's 600+ by a wide margin. At $7 less than the WD001-BN-11 and roughly half the price of the FROGG options, this listing reads as the pure value play among the waders compared here, even if it isn't currently the fastest mover in terms of monthly purchase volume.
Pros
- Lowest price in this comparison at $42.99
- 4.3 star rating across a substantial 2,900 reviews
- Nylon and PVC build keeps weight and cost down
- 50+ bought last month shows ongoing demand
- Sold as a complete 1 piece pair in size M11
Cons
- Rating trails the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's 4.4 stars
- 50+ bought last month is well behind the WD001-BN-11's 600+
- Nylon and PVC offers less insulation than the neoprene FROGG 2713143
- Only listed in size M11 and brown color
Specifications
| Material | Nylon, Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Size | M11 |
| Color | Brown |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A nylon and polyvinyl chloride build at $42.99 puts the WD002-BN-11 firmly in budget territory, using the same material family as its pricier WD001-BN-11 sibling rather than the neoprene found on the FROGG 2713143. Size M11 and a brown colorway keep the build straightforward, sold as a single 1 piece pair rather than part of a bundle. That construction favors lighter carry and lower cost over the added warmth neoprene provides, making it a reasonable match for three season fishing rather than the coldest water of the year. At roughly half the price of the FROGG lineup covered in this comparison, buyers are trading some insulation and a slightly lower rating for the lowest entry price in the set.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star rating across 2,900 reviews is a solid pattern, sitting between the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars on 2,100 reviews and the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's 4.4 stars on 13,200 reviews. Bought last month of 50+ matches the 2711126-2X exactly but falls well short of the WD001-BN-11's 600+, suggesting this listing sells steadily without matching its sibling's current momentum. Taken together, the pattern points to a well reviewed, dependable budget option that simply isn't moving as fast right now as the higher priced FROGG models or its own better selling TIDEWE counterpart.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the TIDEWE WD002-BN-11 compare to the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11?
The WD002-BN-11 is cheaper at $42.99 versus $49.99, but rates slightly lower at 4.3 stars versus 4.4 stars, and its 50+ bought last month trails the WD001-BN-11's 600+. Both share a nylon and PVC build.
What size does the WD002-BN-11 come in?
The listed specs show size M11 in brown, sold as 1 piece. Buyers needing a different size should check the current Amazon listing, since only this configuration appears in the available data.
Is nylon and PVC construction warm enough for cold water?
Nylon and PVC generally offer less insulation than neoprene, which is used on the FROGG 2713143. The WD002-BN-11's construction suits three season fishing better than the coldest water conditions, based on the materials listed.