Banded and Avery Waders
The right wader for how and where you hunt.
Answer three questions about temperature, terrain and fit. We match you to the wader built for it, with the size system that fits your body.
-10°F to 70°F rated optionsUp to 5 body fits per lineUp to 2-year warranties
Wader Finder
Three questions. One match.
Ranked by what hunters actually buy on banded.com
Best-selling waders
Insulated or uninsulated
Every line, both ways. Pick for your coldest sit.
Insulated: below freezing, long sitsUninsulated: early season, long walks
Avery Originals WCThe value pick
Insulated · -10°F to 50°F- HARS body insulation
- 1600 g Thinsulate Ultra boot
- 900D DuraMax knee and shin
- Breathable SHEDS shell
- 900D DuraMax knee and shin
Phantom XThe all-around best seller
Insulated · -10°F to 50°F#1 seller
- HARS body insulation
- 1600 g Thinsulate boot
- Women's fit, $379.99
- Light build for long walks
- 1600 g Thinsulate boot
Black Label EliteTailored fit, GO-5Layer
Insulated · -10°F to 50°F- HARS body insulation
- 1600 g PrimaLoft boot
- Sized by body, height and boot
Uninsulated Black Label Elite comes in the zipper build below
Black Label Elite ZipperELITE-Z front zipper
Insulated · -10°F to 50°FNew
- Insulated body
- ELITE-Z center front zipper
- 1600 g PrimaLoft boot
- ELITE-Z center front zipper
Need more warmth than breathable? Avery Originals 5mm Neoprene is built for the coldest days of the season.
Shop neopreneSide by side
Compare the lineup
| Avery Originals WC | Phantom X | Black Label Elite | BLE Zipper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.99 to $329.99 | $379.99 to $419.99 | $549.99 | $649.99 to $699.99 |
| Best for | Value, hard knees-down use | All-around, most hunters | Tailored fit, cold sits | Fast in and out, top tier |
| Bodies | Insulated, uninsulated | Insulated, uninsulated | Insulated | Insulated, uninsulated |
| Comfort rating | -10 to 50°F / 32 to 70°F | -10 to 50°F / 32 to 70°F | -10 to 50°F | -10 to 50°F / 32 to 70°F |
| Fabric | SHEDS breathable | GO-3LAYER, SHEDS | GO-5Layer, SHEDS | GO-5Layer, SHEDS |
| Seams | Welded crotch, taped | Arc welded crotch | Arc welded throughout | Arc welded throughout |
| Boot | 1600 g Thinsulate Ultra | 1600 g Thinsulate, RZ-Traction | 1600 g PrimaLoft, RZ-Traction | 1600 g PrimaLoft, RZ-Traction |
| Sizing | Boot + Regular or Stout | Boot 5 to 18 + Slim, Regular, Stout, King | Boot + body M to 3XL + Short, Regular, Tall | Boot + body M to 3XL + Short, Regular, Tall |
| Front zipper | No | No | No | ELITE-Z center front |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Shop Avery | Shop Phantom X | Shop BLE | Shop BLE Zipper |
Fit first
Waders that fit last longer.
A loose wader folds and rubs at the knee and crotch. A tight one strains seams every time you kneel. Each line sizes a little differently, so start with your boot size and body build, then confirm on the size chart.
Mon to Fri, 8 am to 5 pm CST.
Phantom X
Boot 5 to 18 + body Slim, Regular, Stout or King
Most chosen on banded.com: boot 10 or 11, Regular body.
Black Label Elite
EliteFit: boot 8 to 14 + body M to 3XL + height Short, Regular, Tall
Most chosen on banded.com: boot 11, Large, Regular.
Avery Originals
Boot size + Regular or Stout
Women's Phantom X
Boot 5 to 10 + body Petite, Regular or Plus
Built on a women's pattern, not a smaller men's wader. Women's size chart
Backed by Banded
One full warranty. Every wader.
Every wader in the lineup is covered by the same full wader warranty. The only difference is how long it runs.
2 years
Phantom X, Black Label Elite and BLE Zipper
1 year
Avery Originals
Which wader is warmest?
Insulated bodies are warmest. Every insulated breathable wader in the lineup is rated -10°F to 50°F, and every uninsulated one 32°F to 70°F. For more warmth than breathable, the Avery Originals 5mm Neoprene is built for the coldest days.
Do uninsulated waders have warm boots?
Phantom X and Black Label Elite uninsulated bodies carry a 1600-gram insulated boot, so feet stay warm while the shell layers for the conditions.
Phantom X or Black Label Elite?
Phantom X is the all-around wader, sized by boot and four body fits. Black Label Elite steps up to GO-5Layer fabric, arc welded seams throughout and EliteFit sizing by body, height and boot.
Can I exchange for a different size?
Yes. Start an exchange through our returns portal, or call 1-800-333-5119 for fit help first.