ive had a pair of hodgeman wadelites for about 4 years...they are much cheaper than the big name brands and breathe just fine...ive never had them leak on me but if they do its only a couple of bucks for a patch kit.

do like Jersey Fresh says and save your money for more important things.

your waders are going to get wet, dirty, scratched up and faded over time and their only purpose is to keep you warm and dry, not to make a fashion statement...keep this in mind, when you are standing in the river with your vest on, no one will be able to see the brand name label that you paid the extra $$$ for