New for 2009 and without doubt the finest pair of waders they have created yet. Comfort and functionality is built into all their clothing and the new Patagonia Guidewater Waders is no exception.

Here is what Patagonia says about their new Guidewater Waders:

We built our new Guidewater Waders to be the toughest, most puncture-resistant waterproof/breathable wader on the planet. Of course, we couldn't just stop there. Nope. They also had to be extremely lightweight while offering a groundbreaking level of comfort and convenience. In other words, the ultimate wader. We started by strategically placing varying weights of our proprietary waterproof/breathable polyester microfiber fabric package with H2No® Hydrostorm barrier according to specific breathablility or toughness needs. The result? Max durability and flexibility without resorting to excessive heavy, sweat-trapping multiple layers. Our revolutionary new merino wool grid-lined neoprene booties wick perspiration and create guilt-inducing levels of foot comfort. The most advanced version of our innovative internal suspension system allows easy conversion to waist height and – this is critical – quick relief without having to remove your jacket or fight sticky zippers. More features: sculpted upper for reduced drag in heavy currents, anatomically designed left and right legs and booties, built in fabric gravel guards with abrasion-resistant scuff zones and high-filtration mesh drain strip. Field repair kit included.

• Polyester microfiber shell, with a proprietary waterproof/breathable H2No® Hydrostorm barrier and Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish, is highly durable and puncture resistant without excessive multiple layers or added weight
  
• Inside zippered main pocket (with piggyback mesh pocket and internal key/tool loop) flips out for quick access
  
• Unique, waist-mounted suspender allows easy conversion from chest to waist height, and provides quick relief without having to remove jacket or fight hard-to-operate zippers
  
• New TPU post and slot design on front and back of suspenders offers security when wading deep and for roll down, waist high comfort
  
• Anatomically curved upper, knees and modified Y-Joint™ crotch
  
• Inside leg seams are positioned away from wear zones
  
• Specifically designed left and right legs and booties; 3-mm neoprene booties are lined with merino wool grid; built-in, heavyweight reinforcement fabric gravel guards with abrasion resistance scuff zones and high filtration drain strip; 1¼" gripper elastic gravel guard cuffs; concealed stainless steel, locking boot hooks secure cuff to boot and avoid line catch; stretch Wading Belt with a quick-release DuraFlex® Stealth-V buckle provides smooth function and an easy adjustable fit; field repair kit included
  
• Upper: 3-layer, 50-denier twill-woven polyester microfiber shell with a proprietary waterproof/breathable H2No Hydrostorm barrier and Deluge DWR finish. Lower torso: 3-layer, 7-oz, polyester microfiber reinforcement fabric with proprietary waterproof/breathable H2No Hydrostorm barrier and Deluge DWR finish. Seat and legs: 3-layer, 8.2-oz, polyester double-weave microfiber reinforcement fabric with proprietary H2No Hydrostorm barrier and Deluge DWR finish. Gravel guards: 6.4-oz, polyester microfiber double weave with Deluge DWR finish, abrasion resistant scuff patches and a high filtration polyester mesh drainage strip (100% recycled). Booties: merino wool grid-lined 3-mm neoprene with abrasion resistant fabric soles
  
• 1168 g (41.2 oz)