I think my boots on my waders have stretched out...

[HoughLePuff]

I have a pair of insulated Cabelas waders that I love but I think the rubber boots seem to have stretched out. I used them Saturday morning in some very sticky thick mud that really took the boots off my feet every couple of steps. Has anyone ever had this happen before? I like the waders and would like to get another couple of years out of them before getting ones that fit more snuggly. Is there any solution for this? So far I have seen people suggest possibly wearing shoes or an insole inside the boot and thicker socks. Has anyone tried something like zip ties around the ankle?

 

[Mosby]

I've had leather boots stretch but never rubber. I would wear heavier socks, I would buy new boots before putting zip ties around my ankles. I like the idea of being able to get out of my waders if I ever fall in water.

 

[HoughLePuff]

I am usually hunting in the marsh where the water level rarely gets up to my hips.