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My biggest requirement is that they be waterproof. I hunt more cold weather which often means breaking ice at shore or even clearing area's to get in decoys. For this I can't stand the neoprenes, they cut pretty damn easy with ice edges, even the thick ones with "armor" coating. I currently use a pair of the cordura brush buster dry plus models from Cabela's and the 1200gr thinsulate boots. Love them and have yet to have them leak. Buddy has a pair that he's had about 6 years now and they are holding up very well.
gold tip, those sound great & i see your point about the ice issue. ive never had a problem with mine. i find im able to move easier in the neos which is big for me. had a friend with some ice busters that were indistructable but he was not real comfortable in them. waders have come a long way since i got my last pair & i would love to be able to try some different stuff before my next set. i tipically hunt out of my little alu duck boat & the biggest problem i find is when it gets real cold & i freeze to the boat.