Trudave 005 Waders Review
Our verdict
The Trudave 005 costs $104.99, sits between the FROGG models and TIDEWE's pricier WD003-NE07-H, and holds a 4.3-star rating across 379 reviews, matching the FROGG 2713143's rating exactly despite costing about 15 percent more, and it still trails TIDEWE's own budget WD001-BN-11 by a tenth of a star.
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Anglers who want neoprene insulation in a specific M10/W12 size and a Reed-grass camo pattern, and who are comfortable paying a mid-range price above the FROGG models in this comparison.
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Price is the top priority, since TIDEWE's own WD001-BN-11 costs $49.99, less than half as much, and still carries a slightly higher 4.4-star rating across a much larger 13,200-review base.
- Material Neoprene
- Size M10/W12
- Color Reed-grass
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 19% above the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 379 owner ratings
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Popularity1.8/5
379 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
The Trudave 005 lands in the middle of this wader comparison on price, at $104.99, above both FROGG models but below TIDEWE's pricier WD003-NE07-H at $149.99. It is built from neoprene, sized M10/W12, and finished in a Reed-grass pattern, sold as a single one-count unit, which puts the full package price at a level anglers can compare directly against the other neoprene options here.
Neoprene puts it in the same material category as the FROGG 2713143 and the TIDEWE WD003-NE07-H, both included in this comparison, rather than the nylon-based builds of the cheaper Trudave 031 or TIDEWE WD001-BN-11. That construction generally favors cold-water insulation over light packability, a tradeoff that suits longer or colder wading sessions more than quick summer trips near the shoreline.
At 4.3 stars across 379 reviews, the rating matches the FROGG 2713143 exactly, though that FROGG model costs about 15 percent less at $89.15. It trails TIDEWE's own WD001-BN-11 at 4.4 stars, which also has a far larger 13,200-review base and a reported 600-plus bought last month, a demand signal the 005 does not report in the available data.
Pros
- Neoprene construction matches the material used in the FROGG 2713143 and TIDEWE WD003-NE07-H for cold-water insulation
- 4.3-star rating equals the FROGG 2713143's average across a comparable 379-review base
- Specific M10/W12 sizing removes guesswork for that shoe-size range
- Reed-grass pattern suited to marsh and reed-heavy shoreline settings
- Mid-range price of $104.99 undercuts TIDEWE's own $149.99 neoprene option
Cons
- Costs about 15 percent more than the FROGG 2713143 despite an identical 4.3-star rating
- No bought-last-month figure listed, unlike the WD001-BN-11's reported 600-plus
- Rating trails TIDEWE's budget WD001-BN-11, which is priced under half as much
- Fixed M10/W12 sizing limits fit options versus multi-size listings
Specifications
| Material | Neoprene |
|---|---|
| Size | M10/W12 |
| Color | Reed-grass |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
As a neoprene wader, the Trudave 005 shares its core material with the FROGG 2713143 and TIDEWE's WD003-NE07-H, both of which trade some weight and packability for better retention of body heat in cold water over longer sessions. The Reed-grass color pattern is built for marsh and shoreline concealment rather than open-water visibility, which fits still-water fishing more than boat-based use where a brighter finish might matter more. The M10/W12 sizing is specific rather than a range, useful for buyers who already know their fit but limiting for anyone outside that measurement. At $104.99, it costs more than either FROGG model in this comparison but noticeably less than TIDEWE's own $149.99 neoprene wader, positioning it as a mid-tier option within the neoprene category specifically.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star rating across 379 reviews places the Trudave 005 exactly level with the FROGG 2713143, a wader priced about 15 percent lower. It falls short of TIDEWE's own WD001-BN-11, which holds a 4.4-star rating across a much larger 13,200-review base and reports 600-plus units bought last month, a concrete recent-demand signal the 005 lacks. Without a bought-last-month figure, it is harder to judge whether interest in the 005 is currently rising or has leveled off. The overall pattern suggests a fairly typical mid-market listing, solid but not standout next to the strongest performers in this specific wader comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
What size does the Trudave 005 fit?
It is listed in size M10/W12, a specific men's and women's shoe-size combination rather than a size range. Buyers should confirm their own size matches before ordering, since the facts provided do not list other size options for this listing.
Is neoprene worth the extra cost over a nylon wader?
Neoprene, used in the 005, generally holds more body heat in cold water than the nylon builds of the cheaper Trudave 031 or TIDEWE WD001-BN-11. For colder or longer wading sessions that extra insulation is often worth the higher price, though it does add weight.
How does the 005 compare to TIDEWE's WD001-BN-11?
The 005 costs $104.99 against $49.99 for the WD001-BN-11, and its 4.3-star rating trails the WD001-BN-11's 4.4 stars across a much larger 13,200-review base. The WD001-BN-11 also reports 600-plus units bought last month, a figure the 005 does not list.