There is a Danner outlet in Portland that I bought a pair of studded river grippers last yaer for $108. They are seconds but I can't tell why. I coat the stitching with thinned aqua seal (reccommended by some of my guide friends) and have had no problem with them.

The Orvis Pro-Guide breathables are a tough material. Retail for $265 but can be found for less on the auction sites. I never had any leaks in two years of heavy use in the SW Wash brush and wire piles along the rivers. However, I did fall and tear a hole in the outer layer of the double knee. When I called for advice on repairing the knee they told me to send them back and they promptly put a new pair in the mail for me (they had been put through the paces). Customer service seems good through Orvis on that product. I'd reccommend these waders to anyone.

Watch out for the Patagonia SST breathables. Reports are that they virtually melt when coming in contact with any DEET based product. Ryan might have more info on that.