After a good number of products from Simms and a long history of good customer service from them, I have recently been quite disappointed by their new return policy. My main problem with the waders is that after some use, the water repellent coating wears off and it's impossible to replace. At their suggestion I tried Revivex (twice) and used a blow dryer to get the heat needed for it to bond to the material. Didn't work. The main problem here is that you really need the heat of a tumble dryer to get it to work, and because of the neoprene feet, you can't throw them in the dryer. When I asked about what you're supposed to do, they claimed that the water repellency does not affect the breathablility of the waders, which is (according to both my experience and the experts at W.L. Gore) patently false. Anyway, I sent the waders back to be retreated at the factory and to have a minor leak fixed. They charged me $100! On the same day I sent the waders back, I also returned my Patagonia wading boots to that company to have them re-soled, as one of the felts had worn away and delaminated. I offered to pay for this service. In five days, I had a brand new pair of the improved, new model Patagonia boots on my porch, at no charge to me, while I was still hassling with the folks at Simms. Quite a contrast. So my answer is simple: Buy the excellent Patagonia waders and feel confident that they will repair or replace them with no hassle or questions. Patagonia seems to be one of the last few companies (Sage is another) that actually practices the old concept of the customer being right. Good luck on your decision making. Hope this helps.