Simms 13612-040-4009 Waders Review
Our verdict
The Simms 13612-040-4009 waders cost $449.95, the highest price in this comparison by a wide margin, and carry a 4.6-star average across 102 reviews, also the top rating here. For anglers who want a premium neoprene-and-nylon build with attached socks and are willing to pay for it, this is the top-tier choice in this lineup.
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Anglers who prioritize premium materials, neoprene and nylon with attached socks, and the highest-rated product in this comparison at 4.6 stars, and who are not constrained by budget, since this is priced well above every other wader here.
Skip if
Skip it if $449.95 is out of budget, since this is more than four times the price of the mid-range options in this comparison. Anglers who just need basic waterproof coverage for occasional trips will find cheaper waders here that do the same core job.
- Material Neoprene, Nylon
- Color Smoke
- Pieces 1
- Feature Socks
- Priced 408% above the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 102 owner ratings
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Popularity0.1/5
102 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
Serious anglers who fish often eventually weigh whether a premium wader is worth the jump in price, and the Simms 13612-040-4009 sits at the top of that conversation in this comparison at $449.95. It combines neoprene and nylon with attached socks, in a smoke colorway, as a single-piece product.
That price is more than four times the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99 and nearly nine times the GREENWATER hip wader's $42.49, making it the clear premium option in this lineup rather than a direct price competitor to the rest. The neoprene-and-nylon combination pairs the insulation of neoprene, also used in the FROGG 2713143, with nylon's added structure, and the attached socks remove one more separate piece to fit or buy.
A 4.6-star average across 102 reviews is the highest rating of any wader in this comparison, edging out the BASSDASH IMMERSE's 4.5 stars, though on a notably smaller review count. Bought last month reads 0+, the same soft recent-demand figure shown by both GREENWATER waders and one of the FROGG chest models. For anglers focused on materials and rating rather than proven high-volume sales, the Simms wader stands out, but its price and small review count set it apart from the rest of this comparison.
Pros
- Highest rating in this comparison, 4.6 stars, across 102 reviews
- Neoprene and nylon construction, a warmer combination than the nylon-PVC or woven-fabric builds elsewhere in this lineup
- Attached socks built into the wader, removing one more separate piece to fit
- Smoke colorway available and currently in stock
- Single-piece, one-count product for straightforward ordering
Cons
- Priced at $449.95, more than four times most other waders in this comparison
- Bought last month shows 0+, the same soft recent-demand signal as the budget GREENWATER options
- Only 102 reviews on record, the smallest sample among the higher-rated waders here
- No stated weight or size range listed in the facts provided
Specifications
| Material | Neoprene, Nylon |
|---|---|
| Color | Smoke |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Socks |
Performance notes
Neoprene paired with nylon is a warmer, more insulated combination than the nylon-PVC or woven-fabric builds used elsewhere in this comparison, which typically matters most in cold water or long days on the river rather than short summer wades. Attached socks, built into the wader rather than sold separately, remove a fit variable that stocking-foot systems normally require buyers to solve on their own with a separate wading boot. At $449.95, the price sits far above every other wader in this comparison, more in line with waders built for frequent, serious use than occasional trips. The facts here do not list a weight or size range, so buyers used to comparing those numbers, as with the FROGG 2713143's 9-pound weight, will not find that detail on this listing.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 102 reviews is the highest rating in this comparison, narrowly ahead of the BASSDASH IMMERSE's 4.5 stars, though the review count here is smaller, 102 versus 130. Bought last month reads 0+, matching the pattern seen on both GREENWATER waders in this lineup and the FROGG 2713143, which suggests this listing is not showing a current sales surge even though its rating is strong. A small but highly rated review base at a premium price point is a common pattern for specialty gear bought by dedicated users rather than casual buyers, and 102 reviews is enough to establish a real average without yet being a mass-market sample size like the TIDEWE's 13,200.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Simms 13612-040-4009 worth the higher price compared to other waders?
Based on the facts, it carries the highest rating in this comparison at 4.6 stars and adds premium materials, neoprene and nylon with attached socks, that budget waders here do not list. Whether that is worth $449.95 depends on how much an angler values those materials over the lower prices elsewhere in this lineup.
Does this wader come with boots included?
The facts list attached socks as a feature rather than built-in boots, so this appears to be a stocking-foot style wader meant to be paired with separate wading boots, unlike the GREENWATER chest waders in this comparison which do include boots.
Why does this product show 0+ bought last month despite its high rating?
The facts do not explain the reason, only that bought last month reads 0+, the same figure shown by both GREENWATER waders and the FROGG 2713143 in this comparison. A high rating on a smaller review count, 102 here, does not always align with a high recent purchase volume.