New Waders

I have a pair of Lacrosse waders that I don't really have any complaints about.

I buddy of mine uses the new Drake waders and he swears by them, but they're more expensive than your average pair.

Cabela's breathable boot foot, I think the boot insultion is 600 gram

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Just want something that will last me and justify the price.

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No such animal. I buy a new pair every October. I can't get them to last no matter the price or brand.

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No such animal. I buy a new pair every October. I can't get them to last no matter the price or brand.

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+1 i just get the cabela's brand. but if you want something nicer, i've heard good things about columbia waders.

Funreaux, what model do you have? Any idea why the EST waders are so much more expensive than the others?

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What the hell could you be doing to yours to make them last only 1 season? How do you store them after the season? Are you buying really cheap waders?

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Well lets see,
1. I probably hunt a little more than the average fellow.
2. I am rough on equipment. (So I'm told)
3. I will replace at the first sign of leakage.
4. I have owned Hodgeman, Lacrosse, Cabelas, and last season I wore Frog Toggs.

What about hip boots? Several years ago, Lacrosse apparently changed materials in the lower boot portion and they crack after about a year. I've tried the best Cabela's branded boots too and they do the same. I've even tried the Lacrosse protectant and that doesn't really help make them last either.

I can't make a pair last 2 seasons without patching leaks.