Being everyone is going with the neoprenes I guess I'll go against the current. I used to wear neo's until I tried breathables, Ronny Drymax to be exact with the kevlar knees. I thought I'd use the neo's in the winter and then the breathables in the summer cause I'm cold blooded. But the breathables surprised me! I just layer up with long underwear and sweat pants and haven't been cold yet. I never wear my neo's anymore. And yes they will take some punishment......Pond