I've got breathable waders and I think they are really nice. In the winter time I just put long johns and sweatpants on underneath and I'm okay unless I'm standing in the water for a long time. I'd get neoprenes if all I did was fish in the winter. For year round I think breathables are the way to go. The brand I have is "Rafters". The only place I've seen them is at Swains in Port Angeles. I've had them for about 2 years and they are starting to leak finally. I've never tried the studded felt wading boots. Whatever you do don't buy the cheap canvas felt wading boots. I've got some Hodgman Bantam weights ( I think that's what they are called) and they are nice. They costed $50 and it was a way better deal than the $30 canvas kind that wear out really fast.

~ Dr Pepper