We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Orange Waxed Ripstop Cotton Wader Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Wader cut is oversized for wade boots and layering. Expect a loose, protective fit with higher back hem and sealed pockets. Works oversized on purpose.
Quality
Waxed ripstop is field-proven. Drake's waxing and stitching are solid; the orange dye is stable. Price reflects the specialized construction and novelty color.
Is the price fair?
Mid-to-high premium for a niche item. Fair only if you genuinely fish or work in high-visibility roles.
Best for
Fishers, hunters, and outdoor workers seeking high-visibility protection.
Care
Waxed cotton develops a patina; re-wax once yearly if exposed to water regularly. Avoid heat drying.
What owners report about Drake's jackets & outerwear
Owners and menswear reviewers treat Drake's jackets — the five-pocket chore jackets and Games blazers especially — as well-made, fabric-led pieces, and an editorial comparison of luxury chore coats found the label's range of cloths, sizes and availability consistently stronger than its peers, with fabric-specific details like snap cuffs on suede versions and rivet buttons on denim ones. The cut runs relaxed by design: forum owners describe Games blazers as slouchy and slightly oversized, with sleeves that frequently need shortening. Pricing draws pushback — commenters on a corduroy Games blazer review argued the fit would have to be perfect to justify the outlay on a casual jacket.
- Strengths
- Reviewers credit the line's breadth of fabrics and its relaxed casual-tailoring cut, executed with detailing matched to each cloth.
- Watch out for
- Owners report erratic sizing between styles, sleeves that run long, and prices that even fans say are hard to justify.
- Sizing
- Fit is intentionally relaxed and inconsistent across styles — one owner fit a 38 Games blazer but needed a 40 in the suede chore jacket — so check each style's own measurements before buying.
About Drake's's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Luxury chore coats compared – Permanent Style · Drake's corduroy Mk.I Games Blazer: Review – Permanent Style · How does the fit of this Drake's games blazer look? | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Page 615 | Styleforum