Did they keep you warm?

I don’t have any yet but plan to start adding some Chene Gear. I have been all Sitka for a while and Been really happy but my Sitka waders finally took a crap and I plan to replace them with the Chene solid blacks. I do 99% of my hunting in A frame blinds or flooded timber. I think the solid color will do just right.

As far as Chene gear, they are supposed to be REALLY good and I have heard REALLY good things about their customer service. I read somewhere someone had a pair of waders that finally started leaking, requested a claim to send them in for warranty work. As soon as he shipped them and Chene could verify they were on their way back to them, they sent out a new pair the next day. The guy writing the review stated he was confused because of how quickly he had received a tracking number coming back to him. 2 days later, a box was on his porch, he thought they messed up the label and it would be his waders he was trying to send in for warranty work. Instead he opened the box and it was a brand new pair and a letter stating there is no time to wait for wader warranty works when hunting needed to be done.

Multiple reviews of knarly things happening to their boots and holding up completely and still not leaking. I think they are a top tier company as well giving sitka a run for their money. I just have all sitka stuff, I really like the boot in Sitka and before I ever bought a pair of Chene, I would really like to try a pair on. The boot makes all the difference in the world. As far as breathables, they are not warm, but add a pair of Gradiet pants under them and boy you will not need anything more for warmth. Most early season mornings, I jus wear my grinder pants and that is plenty suffice to keep me warm under the sitka waders.

That story is very similar to mine....towards end of season last year I kicked a sharp stick under the water and put a hole in the boot (do not take this as they aren't tough, as they are, just a right time and wrong place deal). I emailed Chene and had return label within 24hrs. As soon as I dropped them off at UPS store I had confirmation email from Chene, but it was with tracking to my house. 2 days later a brand new pair were on the porch.

They have excellent customer service and great products. Very similar to Sitka and it will become a Ford v Chevy debate in the very near future. Chene doesn't have a ton of gear right now and I'm sure they will be adding, but they are making sure the gear they put out is tested and proven before it goes to market.

As I said earlier; I have the base layer (merino wool), mid layer 60 series half zip, wader pants, the Hydro Lok jacket, and the waders. Only item I am missing from them is the vest, but I am still partial to my Drake wind stopper fleece vests.

For solid colors, can't beat simms G3. I've been putting mine through the test long before sitka or Chene came along. Simms will continue to be my wader of choice

I always liked the wading boot system. A good wading boot fits like a hiking boot. Takes a few more minutes tying them up, but the ankle support and footing is much better in muck and mud compared to boot waders.