I have used Hodgeman's for the past 7 years. The first pair I bought Lasted about 4 years without any leaks at all. You have to take care of Neoprenes.... Like hanging them up properly to dry so they do not leak at the seams, fixing the leaks when you rip them on branches. I am hard on my waders also, but never had a problem. I just bought some this year and no problems yet. To each is own.

Devine