Patagonia M's Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip Front Waders

$549.00

Pickup available at 1010 Jackson Blvd

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Description

Built for years of work and engineered to reduce weight and bulk without sacrificing durability, these ultraversatile waders have a 4-layer, 5.6-oz 100% recycled material package treated with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS, an intuitive feature set, a YKK® waterproof zipper, and an innovative evolution of sizing, patterning and fit. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Fabric Details

H2No® Performance Standard 4-layer, 5.6-oz shell is treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS
Fit Details

Gusseted crotch with an articulated seat and legs allows ease of movement in and out of the water; repatterned for durability, repairability, mobility and reduced seam stress
Construction Details

Waterproof YKK® front zipper for ease while layering underneath and quick streamside relief; easy chest- to waist-high conversion, with a top-hem drawcord and a Secure Stretch wading belt
Interior Details

Interior features one large, quick-access drop-in stretch pocket; one large, zippered security stretch pocket; and a center-back hanger loop for easy drying and storage
Exterior Details

Exterior features two zippered, stretch stash chest pockets with plenty of room for fly boxes or other essentials; a fishing tool dock and pack loop attachment points at the chest; and a low-profile net loop at the center back
Durability Meets Performance; Comfortable, Low-Bulk Anatomical Booties

Articulated legs with heavy-duty scuff guards at the ankles deliver additional abrasion resistance in high-wear areas; anatomical booties have lower volume and a sock-like fit for all-day wading comfort
Supporting the People Who Made This Product

Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
Country of Origin

Made in Vietnam.
Weight

1,250 g (44.09 oz)

Shipping information

Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping on orders of $75 and up (lower 48 states).
Orders under $75 ship USPS Ground Advantage for $7.95, or UPS Ground for $10.99.

Holiday shipping deadlines | Shipping and returns policy

Wader buying guide

Not sure which size or style to get? Our wader buying guide covers sizing, boots and what to look for.

How to Buy and Size Waders

Waders are the one thing we sell where fit decides everything. Get the size right and a good pair lasts for years. Get it wrong and you fight them every time you step up a bank.

Here's how we size people at the counter, what boots you need, and the waders we sell the most of. If you'd rather talk it through, call us at 605-341-2450.

On this page:

Measure yourself
Stockingfoot waders
You need boots too
Staying warm in the winter
Good, better, best: the waders we sell most
Brand size charts
Buying waders as a gift

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What you’ll need (2 minutes):

A soft tape measure (or a string + ruler)
A friend (optional but helpful)
Your typical fishing layers (base + mid layer)

Pro tip: Measure standing naturally. Don’t suck in your stomach. Keep the tape level all the way around.

Step 1: Take these 4 measurements

1) Chest

Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms.

2) Waist / Girth

Measure around your natural waist. If a brand uses Largest Girth, use the largest of your chest, waist, or hips.

3) Inseam

Wearing socks, measure from crotch to floor along the inside of your leg.

4) Shoe size

Use your regular street shoe size as a starting point. (Boot sizing is separate from wader sizing for stockingfoot waders.)

Step 2: Pick the right size

Always use the brand chart for the wader you’re ordering (fits vary by brand and model).
If you’re between sizes, most anglers prefer sizing up for layering and mobility.
Prioritize upper-body fit (chest/shoulders) first, then solve length with Short / Regular / Long / Tall when available.

Stockingfoot waders

Almost every wader we sell is a breathable stockingfoot. The wader has a neoprene bootie sewn on, and you wear a separate wading boot over it. The boot fits better and supports your ankle on slick Black Hills rock. Bootfoot waders, with the boot built on, don't fit or walk as well, and we rarely sell them.

Wader size is based on body measurements
Neoprene bootie has a size range
Wading boots are sized separately

How should waders fit?

A good fit is roomy but not baggy. Try them on with your typical layers and do this quick test:

Deep squat
Step up onto a chair/bench
Reach overhead like you’re casting

Red flags (common return reasons):

Crotch feels low/tight when stepping up (often too small or too short)
Shoulder straps maxed out (often too small)
Excess fabric pooling at ankles (often too long)

You need boots too (and how to size them)

Stockingfoot waders don't come with boots, so plan on buying both. The neoprene booties on stockingfoot waders add bulk, and the boot has to fit over them, not over your bare foot.

Start about one size up from your street shoe. Then check that boot brand's chart, since some already build in the extra room.
Try boots on with your waders on, or at least in the socks you fish in. Your heel should stay put when you walk, and your toes shouldn't hit the front going downhill.
Felt soles are banned in South Dakota. Rubber soles only. Studs help a lot on slick rock.

Wading boots we sell the most of

Tier	Boot	Why
Good	Simms Tributary Wading Boot	Simple, comfortable and fairly priced. A good first boot.
Better	Skwala Carbon Boot	Our best-selling boot over the last year. Light, Vibram sole, takes studs.
Better	Patagonia Forra Wading Boots	Supportive and grippy.
Best	Patagonia River Salt Wading Boots II	A heavy-duty boot for people who fish a lot of days.

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Staying warm in the winter

We fish all year here. Rapid Creek and Spearfish Creek in town fish through the winter, and midges come off on the warmer days. Breathable waders are what we wear every month of the year. In the cold you just layer underneath.

Fleece pants or a heavier base layer under the waders.
Wool socks, one thick pair. Too many socks makes your boots tight and your feet colder.
A warm layer up top and a wading jacket over the waders on windy days.

This is why the sizing steps above say to measure in your fishing layers. If you fish in the winter, you want room for fleece underneath.

In the heat of summer a lot of people skip the waders and wet wade. Wear your wading boots with a pair of wet wading socks or the Skwala Backeddy socks so the boots still fit.

Good, better, best: the waders we sell most

These are the waders people actually buy from us, sorted by price.

Tier	Wader	Who it's for
Good (about $300)	Simms Tributary or Simms SecondWind Upcycle	New anglers and anyone who fishes a few days a season. The SecondWind is built from leftover G3 material and is a lot of wader for the money.
Good (about $400)	Grundens Bedrock	A step up in fabric for not much more.
Better ($450 to $550)	Simms Freestone, Grundens Boundary, Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip Front	Someone who fishes most weekends. The Swiftcurrent Traverse is the wader we sell the most pairs of.
Best (about $600 and up)	Simms G3 Guide, Skwala RS	Lots of days on the water, brush and winter fishing. The RS is our biggest wader by sales.

Women's waders: we carry the Grundens Women's Bedrock and the Patagonia Women's Swiftcurrent Traverse. Use the women's charts below.

Small creeks: for short trips on small water, the Simms SecondWind Hip Wader packs small and is often all you need.

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Brand size charts

These charts are a helpful starting point. Not every model comes in every size, so always check the product page for the exact wader you’re ordering.

Jump to a brand:

Simms
Orvis
Redington
Patagonia (Swiftcurrent)
Grundéns
Skwala

Simms

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Simms Men’s Stockingfoot Wader Size Chart

All measurements in inches. “Largest Girth” = largest of chest, waist, or hips.

Simms Men’s Wader Size	Inseam Type	Largest Girth	Inseam (crotch to floor)	Stockingfoot (Shoe Size)
M 9-11	Short	39-40	31-32	9-11
M King 9-11	Short	41-42	31-32	9-11
L 9-11	Short	43-44	31-32	9-11
L King 9-11	Short	45-46	31-32	9-11
XL 9-11	Short	47-48	33-34	9-11
2XL 12-13*	Short	51-52	33-34	12-13
3XL 12-13*	Short	55-56	33-34	12-13
S 7-8	Regular	35-36	31-32	7-8
S King 8-9	Regular	37-38	31-32	8-9
M 9-11	Regular	39-40	33-34	9-11
M King 9-11	Regular	41-42	33-34	9-11
L 9-11	Regular	43-44	33-34	9-11
L 12-13	Regular	43-44	33-34	12-13
L King 9-11	Regular	45-46	33-34	9-11
XL 12-13	Regular	47-48	35-36	12-13
XL King 12-13	Regular	49-50	35-36	12-13
2XL 12-13	Regular	51-52	35-36	12-13
2XL King 12-13*	Regular	53-54	35-36	12-13
3XL 12-13*	Regular	55-56	35-36	12-13
4XL 12-13*	Regular	59-60	35-36	12-13
Medium 9-11	Long	39-40	35-36	9-11
Large 9-11	Long	43-44	35-36	9-11
Large 12-13	Long	43-44	35-36	12-13
XL 12-13	Long	47-48	37-38	12-13
2XL 12-13*	Long	51-52	37-38	12-13

*These sizes may be limited/extended sizing depending on model.

Simms Women’s Stockingfoot Wader Size Chart

All measurements in inches. “Largest Girth” = largest of chest, waist, or hips.

Simms Women’s Wader Size	Inseam Type	Largest Girth	Inseam (crotch to floor)	Stockingfoot (Shoe Size)
S 6-7	Short	37	28-29	6-7
S 6-7	Regular	37	31-32	6-7
S Full 6-7	Regular	38	31-32	6-7
M 8-9	Short	39	28-29	8-9
M 8-9	Regular	39	31-32	8-9
M Full 8-9	Regular	40	31-32	8-9
M Tall 8-9	Tall	39	33-34	8-9
L 9-10	Short	41	28-29	9-10
L 9-10	Regular	41	31-32	9-10
L Full 9-10	Regular	43	31-32	9-10
L Tall 9-10	Tall	41	33-34	9-10
XL 9-10	Regular	45	31-32	9-10
2XL 9-10	Regular	49	31-32	9-10

Inseam by height (women): Regular = 5'4" to 5'7" • Short = 5'1" to 5'3" • Tall = 5'7" to 5'9"

Orvis

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Orvis Men’s Waders (PRO / Ultralight / Clearwater)

All measurements in inches. If you’re between sizes, Orvis recommends sizing up for layering.

Wader Size	Chest*	Pant Inseam (up to)	Bootie Range (US)
Small	34-36	28-30	7-9
Medium/Short	38-40	28-30	8-10
Medium	38-40	30-32	9-11
Medium/Long	38-40	32-34	10-12
Large/Short	42-44	28-30	9-11
Large	42-44	30-32	10-12
Large/Long	42-44	32-34	11-13
Large/XLong	42-44	34-36	12-14
XL/Short	46-48	28-30	10-12
XL	46-48	30-32	10-12
XL/Long	46-48	32-34	11-13
XL/XLong	46-48	34-36	12-14
XXL/Short	50-52	28-30	11-13
XXL	50-52	30-32	11-13

*Orvis refers to “Largest Girth” as the key body measurement on their guide.

Orvis Women’s Waders (PRO / Ultralight / Clearwater)

All measurements in inches.

Wader Size	Body Size	Bust*	Waist*	Hip*	Pant Inseam (up to)	Bootie Range (US)
XS/Petite	2-4	33½-34½	25½-26½	35½-36½	30	5-7
XS	2-4	33½-34½	25½-26½	35½-36½	32	5-7
Small/Petite	6-8	35½-36½	27½-28½	37½-38½	30	6-8
Small	6-8	35½-36½	27½-28½	37½-38½	32	6-8
Small/Tall	6-8	35½-36½	27½-28½	37½-38½	34	7-9
Medium/Petite	10-12	37½-39	29½-31	39½-41	30	7-9
Medium	10-12	37½-39	29½-31	39½-41	32	7-9
Medium/Tall	10-12	37½-39	29½-31	39½-41	34	8-10
Large/Petite	14-16	40½-42	32½-34	42½-44	30	7-9
Large	14-16	40½-42	32½-34	42½-44	32	7-9
Large/Tall	14-16	40½-42	32½-34	42½-44	34	8-10
XL/Petite	18-20	44-46	36-38	46-48	30	8-10
XL	18-20	44-46	36-38	46-48	32	8-10
XL/Tall	18-20	44-46	36-38	46-48	34	8-10
XXL/Petite	22-24	48-50	40-42	50-52	30	8-10
XXL	22-24	48-50	40-42	50-52	32	8-10

Orvis Kid’s Clearwater Waders

All measurements in inches.

Body Size	Chest*	Inseam Range	Bootie Range (US)	Height Range
Small	24-27	21-23	4-6	4'-4'4"
Medium	28-30	24-26	5-7	4'5"-4'10"
Large	31-33	27-29	6-8	4'11"-5'3"

Redington

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Redington Men’s Wader Size Chart

All measurements are body measurements (in inches). Note: not all models include every size.

Size	Chest	Waist	Inseam	Shoe Size
S	35-37	28-31	30-31	7-8
M-Short	39-41	32-34	30-31	8-10
M	39-41	32-34	30-32	8-10
M-Long	39-41	32-34	32-34	8-10
M-King	43-45	35-38	30-32	8-10
L-Short	43-45	35-38	30-32	9-11
L (9-11)	43-45	35-38	32-34	9-11
L (12-13)	43-45	35-38	32-34	12-13
L-Long	43-45	35-38	34-36	10-12
L-King	46-48	39-42	32-34	9-11
XL-Short	47-49	39-42	30-32	10-12
XL	47-49	39-42	32-34	10-12
XXL	51-53	43-46	32-34	12-13

Redington Women’s Wader Size Chart

All measurements are body measurements (in inches). Note: not all models include every size.

Size	Dress Size	Bust	Seat/Hips	Inseam	Shoe Size
S	4/6	33-35	36-38	31-32	6-7
S-Short	4/6	33-35	36-38	28-29	6-7
M	6/8	36-37	39-41	31-32	7-8
M-Short	6/8	36-37	39-41	29-30	7-8
M-Long	6/8	36-37	39-41	33-34	9-10
M-Full	10/12	38-40	42-44	31-32	7-8
L	10/12	38-40	42-44	32-33	8-9
L-Short	10/12	38-40	42-44	29-30	8-9
XL	14/16	41-44	45-47	32-33	9-10

Redington Kid’s Wader Size Chart

All measurements are body measurements (in inches).

Size	Chest	Inseam	Shoe Size
K8-10	26-28	22-24	2-4
K12-14	28-30	25-28	4-6

Patagonia (Swiftcurrent)

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Patagonia Men’s Swiftcurrent Waders Size Chart

Measurements are body measurements (in inches). “Girth” = largest of chest, waist, or hips.

Code	Size / Length	Girth	Inseam	Shoe Size	Height
XSX	X-Small / Short	37	29	4-6	5'5"-5'8"
SSS	Small / Short	37	29	6-8	5'5"-5'8"
SRM	Small / Regular	37	32	9-11	5'10"-6'
MXM	Medium / Extra Short	40	28	9-11	5'2"-5'5"
MSM	Medium / Short	40	30	9-11	5'6"-5'9"
MRM	Medium / Regular	40	32	9-11	5'10"-6'
MRL	Medium / Regular	40	32	12-14	5'10"-6'
MLM	Medium / Long	40	34	9-11	6'1"-6'4"
MLL	Medium / Long	40	34	12-14	6'1"-6'4"
LSM	Large / Short	44	30	9-11	5'6"-5'9"
LRM	Large / Regular	44	32	9-11	5'10"-6'
LRL	Large / Regular	44	32	12-14	5'10"-6'
LLM	Large / Long	44	34	9-11	6'1"-6'4"
LLL	Large / Long	44	34	12-14	6'1"-6'4"
XSM	X-Large / Short	48	30	9-11	5'6"-5'9"
XRM	X-Large / Regular	48	32	9-11	5'10"-6'
XRL	X-Large / Regular	48	32	12-14	5'10"-6'
XLL	X-Large / Long	48	34	12-14	6'1"-6'4"
2RM	XX-Large / Regular	52	32	9-11	5'10"-6'
3LL	XXX-Large / Long	56	34	12-14	6'1"-6'4"

Patagonia Women’s Swiftcurrent Waders Size Chart

Measurements are body measurements (in inches). “Largest Girth” = largest of chest, waist, or hips.

Code	Size / Length	Chest	Hips	Largest Girth	Inseam	Shoe Size	Height
XSS	X-Small / Short	32-33	35-36	36	29.5	6-8	5'0"-5'4"
SSS	Small / Short	33-35	37-38	38	29.5	6-8	5'0"-5'4"
SRM	Small / Regular	33-35	37-38	38	31.5	8-10	5'5"-5'8"
MSS	Medium / Short	36-38	39-41	41	29.5	6-8	5'0"-5'4"
MRM	Medium / Regular	36-38	39-41	41	31.5	8-10	5'5"-5'8"
MLM	Medium / Long	36-38	39-41	41	33.5	8-10	5'9"-6'
LSS	Large / Short	39-40	42-44	44	29.5	6-8	5'0"-5'4"
LRM	Large / Regular	39-40	42-44	44	31.5	8-10	5'5"-5'8"
LLM	Large / Long	39-40	42-44	44	33.5	8-10	5'9"-6'
XRM	X-Large / Regular	42-45	45-48	48	31.5	8-10	5'5"-5'8"

Grundéns

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Grundéns Men’s Wader Size Chart

All measurements in inches. “Girth” = largest of chest, waist, or hips. Inseam measured crotch-to-floor with shoes removed.

Wader Size	Stockingfoot Bootie / Shoe Size (US Men’s)	Girth	Inseam (crotch to floor)
Small	7-9	36"-37"	30"-31"
Medium	9-11	38"-40"	30.5"-31.5"
Medium King	9-11	40"-42"	30.5"-31.5"
Medium Tall	9-11	38"-40"	32.5"-33.5"
Large	9-11	42"-44"	32"-33"
Large	12-13	42"-44"	32"-33"
Large King	9-11	44"-46"	32"-33"
Large Tall	9-11	42"-44"	34"-35"
Large Tall	12-13	42"-44"	34"-35"
XL	12-13	46"-48"	34"-35"
XL King	12-13	48"-50"	34"-35"
XL Tall	12-13	46"-48"	36"-37"
XXL	12-13	50"-52"	34.5"-35.5"

Grundéns Women’s Wader Size Chart

All measurements in inches. “Girth” = largest of chest, waist, or hips. Inseam measured crotch-to-floor with shoes removed.

Wader Size	Stockingfoot Bootie / Shoe Size (US Women’s)	Girth	Inseam (crotch to floor)
Small	6-8	35"-37"	30"-31"
Small Short	6-8	35"-37"	28"-29"
Small Full	6-8	36"-38"	30"-31"
Medium	7-9	38"-40"	30.5"-31.5"
Medium Short	7-9	38"-40"	28.5"-29.5"
Medium Full	7-9	39"-41"	30.5"-31.5"
Large	8-10	41"-43"	31"-32"
Large Short	8-10	41"-43"	29"-30"
Large Full	8-10	42"-44"	31"-32"
XL	8-10	44"-46"	31.5"-32.5"
XL Full	9-11	45.5"-47.5"	31.5"-32.5"

Skwala

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Skwala Wader Size Chart

All measurements in inches.

Wader Size	Chest	Waist	Inseam	Shoe Size (US)
Medium Short	37-40"	32-34"	28-31"	9-11
Medium	37-40"	32-34"	31-33"	9-11
Medium Tall	37-40"	32-34"	34-36"	9-11
Large Short	41-44"	35-38"	28-31"	9-11
Large	41-44"	35-38"	31-33"	9-11, 12-14
Large Tall	41-44"	35-38"	34-36"	9-11, 12-14
Extra Large Short	45-48"	39-42"	28-31"	9-11
Extra Large	45-48"	39-42"	31-33"	9-11, 12-14
Extra Large Tall	45-48"	39-42"	34-36"	9-11, 12-14
Double Extra Large	49-52"	43-46"	31-33"	12-14

Buying waders as a gift

Waders are a hard gift to get right. You need their inseam, chest and foot size, and most people don't know them. Two ways around it:

Give a gift card. It's emailed right away and works on anything in the shop, so they can get sized after the holidays. Send a Dakota Angler gift card.
Call us. Tell us who it's for and what you know about their size, and we'll help you pick. 605-341-2450.

Ordering for Christmas? Check our holiday shipping deadlines. Orders of $75 or more ship free by USPS Ground Advantage in the lower 48. Under $75, shipping is $7.95 USPS or $10.99 UPS. For returns and exchanges, see Shipping and Returns.

Still not sure? Ask us before you order

Send us your chest, waist, inseam and shoe size, the wader you're looking at, and whether you'll be layering for winter. We'll tell you what size to get.

Call 605-341-2450 or email orders@flyfishsd.com.

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Patagonia M's Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip Front Waders

Description

Fabric Details

Fit Details

Construction Details

Interior Details

Exterior Details

Durability Meets Performance; Comfortable, Low-Bulk Anatomical Booties

Supporting the People Who Made This Product

Country of Origin

Weight

Shipping information

Wader buying guide

Patagonia M's Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip Front Waders

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