Neoprene vs Breathable waders?

[KFhunter]

KF? Is that a man purse hanging on the side of them?      

Suppose to hold a box of shotshells.... but I'll use it for clips, ties and stuff for trapping

[Gobble Doc]

Breathables all day long regardless of what season or what activity. Neoprenes shouldn't even exist anymore.
Just my .02

I second or third this.  After years of neoprene I would never go back after having breathable.  You can use the breathable in warm wather and layer up for winter steelhead, chum, etc.  It's no contest. 

[magnus100]

I've had many pairs of both over the last 39 years of waterfowl hunting and I will never put on a pair of neoprenes again.

[huntnnw]

Bought Hodgeman wadlites 10 years ago...still wearing them to this day..0 leaks and have worn them thousands of hrs

[mallard79]

Picked up a pair of Redington sonic pros today. Hopefully the water cooperates this weekend so I can try them out. 

[MC37493]

I had a pair of cabelas three forks waders and the first pair de laminated first use. second pair did the same thing. third pair lasted a week figured these waders must just suck so i bought there 3m neoprene armour flex leaked on the third day. Asked them what there best waders were and got those they have held up good and i really like them so far it has been about 15 days. the only thing i hate about them is they have a one strap design. I also duck hunt every day and usually walk a few miles so they get wear on them quick still though i read other reviews on the three forks and they all said the same thing. i would stay away from cabelas breathables.

[Damnimissed]

I used to rock the cabelas pro welded breathables and would take them back after i wore them out and they began to leak. Cabelas is definitley not as liberal with their return/warranty policy as they used to be. Last time I took mine back they wouldn't give me full credit towards an upgrade (since they had discontinued that model), but instead gave my $100 in store credit, since they were worn out. Bought a pair of Simms, and couldn't be happier. They fit way better too.

[WDFW Hates ME!!!]

https://usia.com/shop/waders/


You should look at these. I think he sells them to Ifish members for 149. I think these are indestructible.

[j_h_nimrod]

The only problem with the USIA waders is they absolutely do not breathe and do not stretch!  Way worse than neoprene because there is not a liner to absorb any moisture and when your outer wear gets damp the cling and bind when moving. I used to wear the US Divers which are very similar and hated them for active work or cold weather use. I actually used them on spring clearing a log jam and had them freeze to my clothes.