There are two primary heights for waders: hip-high and chest-high. Hip-high waders extend only to the hips and consist of separate boots reaching up the leg with attachments to a belt or a pair of wading pants. On the other hand, chest-high waders come with suspenders that go over the shoulders. Certain chest-high waders offer the flexibility to drop down the chest section, allowing them to be worn more akin to wading pants