TideWe waders, any good? PSA - have a wader sale going

Never heard of them

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I was thinking TideWe was a Temu company but not sure

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It’s a Chinese company that has made itself look like an American company, complete with a fake backstory. You’re getting decent quality stuff from what I understand, but they can sell it cheap because they don’t employ any Americans (other than some influencers).

I bought one of their blinds to hunt with lil bootlegger in behind the house. It's much better than what I thought it would be, for the price.

Ground blinds and backpack are legit. I'm thinking about grabbing some waders for next season.

Hisea is another good budget brand for rubber boots. Mine have held up longer than my old Lacrosse boots and I spent 1/3 of the price.

Just bought some. Got 70% off. I’ve worn them a couple of times. They seem to be pretty good quality. Fit is good.
They aren’t Simms or Chene. But you’re not paying $1000+ either.
I’m happy with mine.

I bought my 10 y/o son a set of youth waders, they’ve kept him dry.

Chinese junk. Disposable waders if you actually use them a lot. Tried a pair a few seasons ago, they were shite.

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It’s a Chinese company that has made itself look like an American company, complete with a fake backstory.

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I am not saying you are wrong, but it is not uncommon for an American entrepreneur to formulate an idea for a company and trademark the company in China. Anyone can register a trademark in China, even if they are not the original brand owner. They do this to "trademark squat" and exploit the trademark for their own profit.

It goes without saying that just about anything you buy clothing related has ties to China somewhere in the manufacturing process.

Do yourself a favor:

drakewaterfowl.com

My neoprene ones have lasted 3 seasons no tears or seam splits. I use them a fair bit in flooded timber and have had sticks poke them and haven’t had any problems.

I caught mine on sale for $69 bucks.