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Hip boot

Hip boots, or hip waders as they are sometimes called, are a type of tall boot initially designed to be worn by river fishermen. Hip boots are typically made of rubber, they may also be made of PVC, nylon and/or polyester. Other materials, such as wool, cotton and foam, are used to add warmth and comfort. The boots completely cover the legs, up to the tops of the thighs or all the way up to the waist. Hip boots are designed to protect the wearer from water, and allow wading out into deeper waters. They also help to keep the feet and legs warm.

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Hip boot
TypeFootwear
MaterialRubber

Hip boots, or hip waders as they are sometimes called, are a type of tall boot initially designed to be worn by river fishermen. Hip boots are typically made of rubber, they may also be made of PVC, nylon and/or polyester. Other materials, such as wool, cotton and foam, are used to add warmth and comfort.1 The boots completely cover the legs, up to the tops of the thighs or all the way up to the waist. Hip boots are designed to protect the wearer from water, and allow wading out into deeper waters. They also help to keep the feet and legs warm.

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Hip boots are also worn by many ecologists, environmental scientists, and aquatic biologists2 who do tests in swamps or lakes to determine the quality of water.

Hip boots are necessary footwear during flooding.

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References

  1. "Best Hip Waders in 2022: Tried, Tested & Reviewed". Pro-Fishing Gear Reviews.com. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  2. Warner, Patricia Campbell & Ewing, Margaret S. (January 2002). "Wading in the Water: Women Aquatic Biologists Coping with Clothing, 1877–1945". BioScience. 52 (1): 97–104. doi:10.1641/0006-3568(2002)052[0097:WITWWA]2.0.CO;2. Retrieved 6 March 2020.