Tired of getting wet

I was hoping to get some suggestions regarding breathable stocking foot chest waders from some of those avid stream anglers on this site. I have never had a pair of breathable chest waders last more than 3-4 seasons. I have come to the conculsion that you need to pay more for the wader in order to get a lifetime warranty. My last pair were the 8X Pro from Cloudviel. The last steelhead trip this Spring I noticed a minor leak in the stocking. I returned them to Cloudviel only to find out that they don't make waders anymore. Fortunately, they still have a wader warranty department and my refund check is in the mail. I'm looking for a quality breathable with a lifetime warranty and good customer service. I've read some different opinions about LL Bean, Orvis, Simms, and Patagonia. I will not buy another pair of Cabela's waders because the warranty is only 1 year from date of purchase.

Suggestions?

Should be getting a pair of Rio Gallegos tomorrow, after I have worn them some I will post up a review.

Neoprene have their place, but to only have one pair breathable all the way. Go breathable you wont go back to neos.

I agree, sorta, that you usually get what you pay for.  But in the case of waders, I have yet to find a pair that didn't seep within 2 years or out-right leak in 3-4.  Seems even if I take good care of them and hang dry / store properly, it doesn't matter.  It's tolerable wading the creeks for steelhead and trout, but sucks when you're chest deep in the bay or near shore.  I'll probably go cheaper on my next pair, of the Hodgman variety.

ORIGINAL: TastyTrout

Not sure if this should be a different thread or if it's a cut and dry case but here goes....I have no experience with breathable waders, only neopreme.  Why do you guys favor them?  I hate to be the guy missing out on something....

Wear a layer of capilene and then fleece under breatheable boot foots in winter and you'll never want to go back to those clammy, soggy, steamy neoprenes... wear double fleece on extra cold days; and smart wool socks; you'll be bone dry at the end of a long winters day :)

Tasty,

Here's a thread from last year that has a bit more info on your question... hope it helps...

What is the warranty info? I wasn't able to locate it online.

LL Bean and Orvis have a very similar return/exchange policy.  LL Bean Warranty info below.
 
http://www.llbean.com/customerService/aboutLLBean/guaranteed_popup.html
 
http://www.llbean.com/shop/returns/index.html?nav=ftlink
 

Coming to the end of my 4th season with the Orvis Tailwaters I got on clearence direct through Orvis for $249. I use them for steel in Erie, trout and river carp/cat fishing. They get used often and have been the best I've owned so far....My first pair were Chotas (Never again) leaked on the first trip - no warranty. Folks are going to try to steer you in all sorts of directions, but one thing you need to accept is that ALL breathables eventually WILL leak. You need to keep up with them and get yourself some AquaSeal to stop small leaks as soon as you find them...there are lots of tutorials on youtube that help with the upkeep of breathables. Also consider your sole choice...I prefer a rubber sole with spikes overall for Erie waters, or felt with spikes....if fishing Erie streams though; IMO spikes are a must....Finally, breathables are nice because they are light and you have much more mobility in them than neos...Neos are great for me in extreme cold weather, however, I have not worn mine in two seasons....Try to wear neoprenes in temps above 55* and you'll know why you need to own a pair of breathables...In the cold, I found effective ways to layer underneath breathables which keep me just as warm in them which is a whole other topic.

Some good choices are as follow....a good warranty is a must when investing a decent amount of coin on breathables.

Cabela's - good warranty
Simms - overall good, but pricey
Orvis - Love mine!
LL Bean - I'd love to try these, but they don't came anywhere close to my size (I'm 6'4" 195lbs)
Bares - If you can find them

Good Luck!

My feet freeze all the time as it is so the breathable ones would have to be taken into careful consideration before I'd purchase.

Thanks Dime....I guess I'm going to have to research all the stuff you guys listed to wear underneath the waders.  I've never heard of it and I'm hoping whatever double smart wool socks are would help me during hunting season as well.

Just finished the eighth seaon last fall with a pair of Orvis bootfoot breathable still no leaks this year.

when asking for recomendations on waders i think it may be appropriate to ask also how many times a person fishes , i know guys who say they get 6-7 years out of a pair of breathables > They fish the fly projects where the grass is mowed to stream side and they fish 2-3 weekends in may and 2-3 weekend in june then hang em up again. Alot of guys like myself fish that much in a week. I am leaning toward the reddington sonic pros (welded seams) for 250 but not sure yet !