Foxelli Foxelli_Hip_Waders_10 Review
Our verdict
The Foxelli Hip Waders undercut every other option in this comparison at $44.97, yet still hold a 4.3 star average across 969 reviews. For anglers who want a budget nylon hip wader with a review record this solid, it is hard to beat on price alone, even against the well-reviewed TIDEWE chest wader at $49.99.
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Anglers who want a budget-friendly hip wader for shallower wading, sized 10, in a camo nylon build, backed by a 4.3 star average across nearly a thousand reviews at just $44.97.
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Skip these if you need full chest-high coverage for deeper water, since this is a hip wader design rather than the full chest style of the FROGG and TIDEWE waders in this comparison.
- Material Nylon
- Size 10
- Color Camo
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 49% below the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 969 owner ratings
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Popularity3.2/5
969 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
Wading a shallow creek or a stream bank does not always call for a full chest-high suit, and that is the niche the Foxelli Hip Waders fill. Built from nylon in a camo pattern and sized 10, they are positioned as a lighter, lower-coverage option next to the full chest waders from FROGG, TIDEWE, HISEA, and Paramount in this comparison.
At $44.97, the Foxelli is the least expensive wader in this lineup, undercutting even the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99. Its 4.3 star average across 969 reviews holds up well against that competition too, trailing only the HISEA and TIDEWE's 4.4 star ratings and beating the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars and the FROGG 2HB121-103-MD's 3.9 stars.
Bought last month is listed at 0+, so no recent-purchase badge is currently attached to this listing, in contrast to the FROGG 2711126-2X and TIDEWE, both showing ongoing recent demand at 50+ and 600+. With 969 reviews already on record, though, the Foxelli has a purchase history substantial enough to judge its rating pattern independent of that single monthly figure, and its price alone puts it in a different buying category than the pricier chest waders in this comparison.
Pros
- Priced at $44.97, the lowest of any wader in this comparison, undercutting even the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99.
- 4.3 star average across 969 reviews, a large sample that beats the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars and FROGG 2HB121-103-MD's 3.9 stars.
- Nylon build in a camo pattern suited to blending in along the bank.
- Hip-wader design offers a lighter, lower-coverage option than the full chest waders elsewhere in this lineup.
- Listed as In Stock and available in size 10.
Cons
- Hip-wader coverage means less protection in deep water than a full chest wader like the TIDEWE or FROGG models.
- Bought last month is listed at 0+, with no recent-purchase badge to confirm current demand.
- 969 reviews, while solid, is well below TIDEWE's 13,200 review count.
- Only one size, 10, is listed, with no stated range for other foot sizes.
- No weight figure is listed, making a direct comparison to the FROGG 2713143's 9 pounds impossible.
Specifications
| Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Size | 10 |
| Color | Camo |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
Hip waders like the Foxelli sit lower than the chest-high designs from FROGG, TIDEWE, HISEA, and Paramount in this comparison, which means less material, less weight, and typically a lower price, reflected here in the $44.97 tag. Nylon is a lighter, more breathable fabric than the neoprene used in the FROGG 2713143 or the HISEA, which suits wading in shallower, warmer water better than deep, cold-water conditions where neoprene's insulation matters more. The camo pattern and size 10 listing point to a design meant for stream and creek fishing rather than a deep-water setup. Anglers weighing coverage against cost should note that the lower price here reflects a genuinely different wader style, not just a cheaper version of the full chest suits in this lineup.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 969 reviews is a strong combination of score and sample size, ranking just behind the HISEA and TIDEWE's 4.4 stars and ahead of both other FROGG models in this comparison. That volume of reviews at this price point, $44.97, suggests the Foxelli sells in meaningful numbers and holds up across a wide base of buyers rather than a small early group. The 0+ bought-last-month figure means no recent-purchase badge is currently showing on the listing, which does not match the pattern of the FROGG 2711126-2X or TIDEWE, both showing active current demand. Still, a review base approaching a thousand is a meaningful track record on its own.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Foxelli a full chest wader?
No, the product name identifies it as a hip wader, which covers less than the full chest-high designs from FROGG, TIDEWE, HISEA, and Paramount in this comparison. That makes it a better fit for shallow wading than deep water.
How does the Foxelli price compare to other waders?
At $44.97, it is the least expensive wader in this comparison, undercutting the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99 and sitting well below the FROGG 2713143's $89.15, the FROGG 2711126-2X's $99.99, and the FROGG 2HB121-103-MD's $159.99, making it the clear budget pick of the group.
What is the Foxelli's rating based on?
It carries a 4.3 star average across 969 reviews, a large enough sample to be meaningful, ranking above the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars and the FROGG 2HB121-103-MD's 3.9 stars, and just behind the 4.4 star ratings of the HISEA and TIDEWE.