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Type | Footwear |
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Material | Rubber |
Hip boots, orhipwaders as they are sometimes called, are a type of tallboot initially designed to be worn by riverfishermen. Hip boots are typically made ofrubber, they may also be made ofPVC,nylon and/orpolyester. 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.
Hip boots are also worn by many ecologists, environmental scientists, and aquatic biologists[2] who do tests in swamps or lakes to determine the quality of water.
Hip boots are necessary footwear during flooding.