A leak is the bane of wader anglers.

Bane as in scourge, woe, ruin.

Or, well, it’s just a bummer.

Wet, squishy, cold.

But a leak is inevitable, if you fish
in waders long enough.

Silver Sonic Waders from Orvis are built to prevent leaks better than other waders, but are also meant to be more.

The waders are the most rugged, comfortable and thoughtful waders on the market, Orvis says.

They're a line of stocking-footed waders that used to include only two different named types, and now include a third: the new Silver Sonic Guide Waders.

Each features the company’s Sonic Welding, a unique, “sonically welded” seam-sealing process that Orvis patented, the company says.

This eliminates all stitches and holes.

That creates a low-profile seam, and when instead a stitched seam is high-profile, like on other waders, that's the most common cause of leaks, because of abrasion, Orvis says.

Sonic Welding also creates stronger, more durable seams than stitched ones, the company says.

Silver Sonic Waders feature a lightweight, four-layer nylon shell.

They’re also the most versatile waders, Orvis says.

First, a description of the newest in the line follows.

But descriptions of the others follow that,  so you can know a little about them.   

Silver Sonic Guide Waders

This newest member of the Silver Sonic series, the Guide Waders, is the toughest of the three.

These are built for full-time fishing and to last longer than your last three waders combined, the company says.

If the Guide Waders were a person, they’d have thick Viking beards and smell like freshly cut wood, Orvis says!

Silver Sonic Zippered Waders

“Our most technologically advanced wader just met the zipper,” Orvis says.

The Zippered Waders are the company’s easiest to put on and take off, because they include a zipper down the front.

For men, there’s another advantage, when you realize you drank too many cups of coffee!

The zipper, a YKK Aquaseal Zipper, is waterproof.

“Go ahead – look up those zippers,” Orvis says. “They’re completely waterproof and amazingly reliable."

Silver Sonic Convertible Waders

This is where versatility really comes into play.

The Convertible Waders can covert into either chest high or waist high, as seen in the photo.

Anglers can’t always foresee the weather, or sometimes weather is expected to change on a trip.

These waders are built to have your back, whether the day turns hot or cold, so you're comfortable and prepared.

A women’s version of the convertible waders is also available.

The most common feedback from women to Orvis had been that no waders were truly designed for women.

The female version is built for a woman’s body type.

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Silver Sonic Waders, including the new Guide Waders, will last longer than other waders ever lasted you, Orvis says.

That’s largely because of the seams that help prevent leaks.

They’re also comfortable, like a favorite pair of jeans, the company says.

What’s the opposite of bane?

Antonyms include advantage, contentment and pleasure.

That sounds like how Orvis would describe these waders.

For more info, visit the Orvis Silver Sonic Waders Web page.