Orvis Clearwater Bootfoot Fly Fishing Waders - Modern Fit Chest Review
Our verdict
The Orvis Clearwater bootfoot wader costs $298 and weighs 3.2 pounds, lighter than the FROGG 2713143's 9 pounds and the TIDEWE's 6.2 pounds. It holds a 4.4-star average across 123 reviews, tying the TIDEWE's rating, but at roughly six times the TIDEWE's $49.99 price.
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Fly anglers who want a lighter bootfoot wader at 3.2 pounds, less than half the weight of the FROGG 2713143's 9 pounds, and are willing to pay $298 for the Orvis name and neoprene-nylon build.
Skip if
Skip it if $298 is out of budget, since the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 costs $49.99, shares the same 4.4-star rating, and sold 600+ units last month versus this listing's reported 0+.
- Material Neoprene, Nylon
- Weight 3.2 Pounds
- Color Sagebrush
- Priced 236% above the category median ($88.57 across 60 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 123 owner ratings
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Popularity0.6/5
123 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
Weight matters when you are wading upstream for hours, and the Orvis Clearwater bootfoot wader lists a comparatively light 3.2 pounds, well under the FROGG 2713143's 9 pounds and the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's 6.2 pounds. That lighter build comes at a steep price, $298, more than double even the FROGG 2711126-2X's $99.99.
On rating, the Orvis holds its own. Its 4.4-star average across 123 reviews ties the TIDEWE's 4.4 stars and beats the FROGG 2713143's 4.3 and the FROGG 2711126-2X's 4.2. The review count is the smallest in this group though, 123 against the TIDEWE's 13,200 and the FROGG 2711126-2X's 2,100.
Recent demand data favors the cheaper waders. This listing shows 0+ bought last month, the same as the FROGG 2713143, while the TIDEWE moved 600+ and the FROGG 2711126-2X moved 50+. Built from neoprene and nylon in a sagebrush color, the Clearwater's main selling points on paper are its lower weight and its rating, set against a price far above the rest of this comparison. That price gap is worth weighing carefully, since the TIDEWE also carries a 4.4-star rating at a fraction of the cost, even though it does not match the Orvis on listed weight.
Pros
- Lists a 3.2-pound weight, lighter than the FROGG 2713143's 9 pounds and the TIDEWE's 6.2 pounds.
- 4.4-star average across 123 reviews ties the top rating on this list, matching the TIDEWE.
- Neoprene and nylon combination build in a sagebrush colorway.
- Bootfoot design, a built-in boot rather than a separate stocking-foot setup.
- Backed by a recognized fly fishing brand.
Cons
- At $298, it costs roughly six times the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99.
- 123 reviews is the smallest sample here, far below the TIDEWE's 13,200.
- 0+ bought last month shows no confirmed recent sales, versus the TIDEWE's 600+.
- No listed size specs, only weight, material, and color are given.
Specifications
| Material | Neoprene, Nylon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
| Color | Sagebrush |
Performance notes
At 3.2 pounds, the Orvis Clearwater is markedly lighter than the FROGG 2713143's 9 pounds and the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's 6.2 pounds, a meaningful difference for anglers covering long distances on foot. Lower weight in a bootfoot wader generally comes from thinner or more efficiently engineered neoprene and nylon panels rather than a change in basic waterproofing, and the neoprene-nylon combination listed here is a common pairing for durability with some flexibility. The sagebrush color is a muted, low-visibility choice suited to fly fishing settings. At $298, the price is well above the nylon-PVC TIDEWE and the neoprene FROGG waders in this comparison, so the lighter weight and bootfoot design appear to be the main features buyers are paying the premium for, rather than any dramatic difference in the base waterproofing specs listed.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star average across 123 reviews puts the Orvis Clearwater in a tie for the top rating in this comparison, level with the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 and ahead of both FROGG models. The review count is the smallest of the four waders though, well under one percent of the TIDEWE's 13,200, so the rating reflects a much smaller sample. The 0+ bought-last-month figure leaves recent sales activity unconfirmed, unlike the TIDEWE's 600+ or the FROGG 2711126-2X's 50+. Together the pattern suggests a smaller but favorably rated audience, consistent with a premium-priced product that sells in lower volume than budget alternatives.
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Frequently asked questions
How much lighter is the Orvis Clearwater than other chest waders?
At 3.2 pounds, it is notably lighter than the FROGG 2713143 at 9 pounds and the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11 at 6.2 pounds. The FROGG 2711126-2X does not list a weight figure in the available specs, so a full four-way weight comparison is not possible, but the Orvis is the lightest of the three waders with a listed weight.
Why does the Orvis Clearwater cost so much more than the TIDEWE?
At $298 versus the TIDEWE WD001-BN-11's $49.99, the price gap is large. The listed specs show the Orvis is lighter, 3.2 pounds against 6.2 pounds, and both share a 4.4-star rating, so the extra cost appears tied to weight savings and the Orvis brand rather than a rating difference.
Is the Orvis Clearwater selling well right now?
The listing reports 0+ bought last month, the same figure shown for the FROGG 2713143. That is behind the TIDEWE's 600+ and the FROGG 2711126-2X's 50+, suggesting slower recent sales activity for this higher-priced wader compared to its cheaper alternatives in this comparison.