Annual wader thread

Well, after spending 4 1/2 hours in 50 degree water in waders multiple leaks, its time to consider asking santa for a new pair of waders.  I probably can still wear these leaky ones during the summer months, but I'd like to get another pair for the cold water months. 
 
The pair i currently own is the field and stream brand.  They did not last very long, although they were comfy. 

Any thoughts?

I think, unless you are bucking up for the top dog brands, you're playing roulette (from reading just about every annual wader thread here and other places for a while).  Some brands seem to last some folks much longer than others.  The only ones that I would recommend are Simms (or Simms made brands), although have never owned any other top dog waders to compare to.  
 
Stocking foot in anything less than 40 or so degree water is asking for cold feet, especially if standing still in that cold water for hours.  I bought a pair of boot foot neoprenes for that at Dix last year, and worked fine for the 2-3 times that I have used them.  Not long enough for a good review, but kept my feet much warmer than the stocking feet.  Also made sure to try those on, and ample room for polyprop liner socks and thick wool top pair.
 
Hang them after every use.  I only box them up when they're going to and from the fishing hole.
 
A boat will keep you out of the water even better...
 
Good luck.

Based on what ive seen with those simms waders, that might be a bit too far out of my league in terms of price.  I love to wade and I dont mind spending (wasting?) money on hobbies, but $400 for waders is pushing it. 

Good call by Cold, LL Bean might be worth checking out.  Have you every gone to their store in the North Hills?  It would be nice to try on a pair before making the plunge. 
 
I'd enjoy buying a boat, but buying a boat means buying a new vehicle.  And I dont want that.

I have summer and winter redhead waders, both have only about a year of wear but I put them on every time I head out. So far no leaks and no complaints. Winter ones are neoprene so they are too warm to wear anytime other than dead of winter. Lol

How do they fit? Do you wear a big size?

The Emerger waist-hi are what I had 3 lemons in a row with.  
 
Yes, I've been to the store, most recently to help a buddy pick out a pair of breathables.  They have only a small selection in the store, but if you're going for their lower tiers of waders, you should be okay.  Call ahead to see what they carry, and plan on eating at the Cheesecake Factory next door!

bearfisherman
 These will be the last pair of waders I ever buy -

Just because you told your wife that, doesn't mean we need to hear it too.  We know better.    
 

I've got two pair of neoprene boot foot chest waders. One I bought (Rangers from Erie Sports store) and Cabela's that I inherited from my brother. They were a little over $100 when purchased.
Both are well over 10 years old, both are warm and neither leak.
I've been wearing the Cabela's this fall to land my boat to my trailer.
In the late spring, summer and early fall, I wade in shorts and tennis shoes.
 

Waders hmmmmmm I had 150 dollar pair of breathables...cheaper is never better when it comes to waders

 
Wat.