Trudave Chest Waders for Kids with Boots, Waterproof Youth Waiters Review
Our verdict
The Trudave kids chest waders with boots cost $55.99, come built-in with boots in youth size 6/7, and carry a 4.5-star rating across 155 reviews, a higher average than three of the four adult waders in this broader comparison set.
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Parents who want a single kids' wader-and-boot combo in size 6/7 for creek wading with a young child, without shopping for boots and waders as separate purchases.
Skip if
Your child needs a size outside 6/7, or you want a proven high-volume track record, since 155 reviews is small next to the thousands behind several adult waders in this comparison.
- Material Nylon
- Size 6/7
- Color Brown
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 37% below the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 155 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
155 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
Buying a wader and boots as two separate items is one more thing to size correctly for a kid whose feet are still growing, and Trudave's youth chest waders sidestep that by building the boots into the wader itself. The listing covers a nylon construction, size 6/7, a brown finish, and a single one-count unit, all for $55.99, a price that lands close to TIDEWE's adult-sized WD001-BN-11 at $49.99.
Nylon is a lighter material than the neoprene used in the FROGG 2713143 or TIDEWE's WD003-NE07-H in this broader comparison, and for a kid who is more likely to be wading in shallow, milder water than an adult chasing a full day on the water, that lighter build is generally a reasonable match rather than a compromise.
At 4.5 stars across 155 reviews, this pair rates higher than the FROGG 2713143's 4.3 stars, the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2 stars, and even TIDEWE's own WD001-BN-11 at 4.4 stars, though its review count is far smaller than any of those three. No bought-last-month figure is reported, leaving recent demand unconfirmed against those larger, more established listings.
Pros
- Boots built into the wader, removing the need to size and buy them separately
- 4.5-star rating across 155 reviews, higher than three of the four adult waders compared
- Priced at $55.99, close to the budget TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99
- Specific youth size 6/7 removes guesswork for a young kid's foot size
- Nylon build keeps the combo lighter for a child to move around in
Cons
- Only 155 reviews, a small sample next to the 786 to 13,200 reviews behind adult options
- No bought-last-month figure listed, so recent demand cannot be confirmed
- Fixed size 6/7 means it will not fit a child much smaller or larger
- Nylon offers less insulation in cold water than the neoprene waders in this comparison
Specifications
| Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Size | 6/7 |
| Color | Brown |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
Building boots directly into the wader removes a common fit problem with kids' gear, where a separate boot can be the wrong size even when the wader itself fits. Nylon, the material used here, is lighter than the neoprene in the FROGG 2713143 or TIDEWE WD003-NE07-H, which suits a kid moving around in shallow creek water more than it would an adult standing still in colder, deeper conditions for hours. The brown finish is a practical, low-visibility color rather than a bright safety tone, fitting typical creek and pond settings. At $55.99, the price sits close to TIDEWE's own budget adult wader, making this a reasonably priced option for outfitting a young angler without a major premium over adult gear.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 155 reviews is a strong rating, ahead of the FROGG 2713143 at 4.3 stars, the FROGG 2711126-2X at 4.2 stars, and TIDEWE's own WD001-BN-11 at 4.4 stars. The review count, however, is modest compared to those three listings, which range from 786 to 13,200 reviews, so the average carries less statistical weight even though it looks favorable. No bought-last-month figure is available to gauge current sales pace. Taken together, the pattern suggests a well-liked kids' listing that has not yet built the review volume of the larger, longer-established adult wader listings in this comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
Do the boots come attached, or is this waders only?
The listing describes chest waders for kids with boots included, meaning the boots are built into the wader as one combo unit rather than sold separately. That removes the need to size and buy boots on top of the wader itself.
What size kid does this fit?
It is listed in youth size 6/7, a specific size rather than a range. Parents should confirm their child's foot size falls within that range before buying, since the facts provided do not list alternate sizes for this particular listing.
How does the rating compare to adult waders in this category?
At 4.5 stars across 155 reviews, it outrates the FROGG 2713143 (4.3 stars), the FROGG 2711126-2X (4.2 stars), and TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11 (4.4 stars), though its review count is much smaller than any of those three adult-focused listings in this comparison group.