i go with the hodgeman's 5mm chest waders, agree the felt soles are the way to go. you can get them in tacoma at gart or wherever, once or twice a year about 39.95, otherwise about 75.00
i have bought a new pair on sale each of the last 2 years just to put a set on the shelf, i am like coho, have a green set that looks like an aqua seal ad.