GREENWATER HIP Waders Review
Our verdict
The GREENWATER HIP Waders run $42.49 for a nylon-and-PVC build in size M12/W14, and a 4.2-star average across 428 reviews shows solid enough satisfaction for a hip-high design. For anglers who only need knee-to-thigh coverage rather than full chest waders, this is the cheapest option in this wader lineup.
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Anglers who wade shallow streams or marshy banks where hip-high coverage is enough, and who want the lowest price in this wader comparison at $42.49. Good for casual outings where a full chest wader is more coverage than needed.
Skip if
Skip it if you need chest-high protection for deeper water, since hip waders like this one only cover to the thigh. Anglers wanting a proven track record may also note this listing's 428 reviews are fewer than the TIDEWE's 13,200.
- Material Nylon,Pvc
- Size M12/W14
- Color Brown
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 52% below the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 428 owner ratings
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Popularity2.2/5
428 owner reviews, fewer 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
Hip-deep creeks and marsh edges do not need full chest coverage, and that is the gap the GREENWATER HIP Waders fill at $42.49. Built from a nylon and PVC blend and sized M12/W14, this is a single pair, one-piece product rather than a modular system.
Compared to the other waders in this set, the price undercuts every chest-wader option here, including the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 at $49.99 and both FROGG chest models at $89.15 and $99.99. Those are chest waders built for deeper water, while this GREENWATER pair is a hip-high design meant for shallower wading, so the lower price also reflects less material and less coverage rather than a straight discount on the same product type.
The 4.2-star rating across 428 reviews is the lowest average among the waders compared here, tied with the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars, though that FROGG model has nearly five times the review count. Bought last month sits at 0+ for this GREENWATER pair, the same soft recent-demand signal as its GREENWATER chest-wader sibling. For anglers who specifically need hip coverage rather than chest coverage, the low price makes this a reasonable starting point.
Pros
- Lowest price in this wader comparison at $42.49
- Nylon and PVC construction for a waterproof hip-high barrier
- 428 reviews on record provides a decent sample size for the 4.2-star average
- Sized specifically at M12/W14, giving a clear fit reference
- One-piece design with boots and wader built together as a single product
Cons
- 4.2-star average ties for the lowest rating among the waders compared here
- Bought last month shows 0+, the weakest recent-demand signal in this group along with the GREENWATER chest wader
- Only one size (M12/W14) and one color (brown) listed, with no other variants specified
- Hip-high coverage only, not suited to deeper chest-level wading
Specifications
| Material | Nylon,Pvc |
|---|---|
| Size | M12/W14 |
| Color | Brown |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
A hip wader trades chest-high coverage for less material and a lower price, and at $42.49 the GREENWATER HIP model reflects that tradeoff clearly against the chest-wader options in this comparison. The nylon and PVC combination is a common pairing for budget waders, with PVC handling the waterproof barrier and nylon adding some abrasion resistance and structure. Sized at M12/W14, the fit is fixed rather than offered across a size range, so shoppers need to check that measurement against their own boot and calf size before buying. For wading in shallow creeks, ponds, or marsh edges where water rarely rises above the thigh, hip coverage like this is typically enough, and the lighter nylon-PVC build should be easier to pack and move in than a full chest wader meant for deeper water.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star average across 428 reviews places the GREENWATER HIP Waders at the lower end of the rating range in this comparison, matching the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars but on a much smaller review base, since that FROGG model has 2,100 reviews behind it. Bought last month reads 0+, the same soft figure shown by the GREENWATER chest-wader model, suggesting steady rather than surging recent demand. A 428-review sample is large enough to treat the rating as a real pattern rather than noise, but it is well short of the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's 13,200 reviews, which reflects a far larger and more established buyer history for that competing product.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these hip waders or chest waders?
They are hip waders, covering to the thigh rather than the chest, sized at M12/W14. That makes them a lighter, lower-coverage option compared to the FROGG and TIDEWE chest waders also in this lineup, which is part of why the price is lower at $42.49.
What size does this GREENWATER wader fit?
The listing specifies a single size, M12/W14, in brown. There is no mention of additional sizes or colors, so buyers should confirm that measurement matches their own boot and leg size before ordering, since exchanges are not part of the facts provided here.
How does this compare to the GREENWATER chest wader also sold under this brand?
Both share the GREENWATER name and a soft 0+ bought-last-month figure, but this hip model is cheaper at $42.49 versus $55.99 for the chest version, has a slightly lower 4.2-star rating versus 4.4 stars, and covers less of the leg since it stops at the hip rather than the chest.