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Waders (footwear)

Imagine you want to go fishing in a river or a lake, but you can’t just wear your regular shoes because your feet would get wet. So, instead, you wear special shoes called “waders”. These shoes are like really big overalls, but just for your feet and legs. They go all the way up to your chest and have straps that go over your shoulders so they stay up.

Waders are made out of special material that keeps water from getting inside, so your feet and legs stay dry. They also usually have really sturdy soles so you don’t slip on rocks or other stuff in the water. Waders come in different types depending on how deep you’ll be stepping in the water. For example, some waders are just like pants and some go all the way up to your armpits!

So, waders are like special shoes that let you go into the water without getting your feet and legs wet.