Since I write a product review column for F&TJ I've had the opportunity to try both the Orvis Sonicseam and Cabela's welded seam waders (yes, Cabela's apparently beat everyone else to welded seam construction, I tried a pair last year). Deliveries have been slow on the Redington waders and I'm currently expecting a pair sometime in January.

I wore the Orvis Sonicseam waders htis spring, summer and fall with no leakage or signs of wear. Leland Miyawaki, fishing dept. manager at Orvis Bellevue, has been wearing a pair since they were introduced and is pretty enthusiastic about them.