Waterproof boots worn by anglers (6)

I believe the answer is:

waders

(Other definitions for waders that I've seen before include "Waterproof boots - shorebirds" , "snipe, for instance" , "Extended wellies" , "Snipes maybe" , "waterbirds?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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