Well, after 10 years of fishing, my non-breathable boot foot waders are leaking like a sieve, which is going to make spring salmon fishing a little bone chilling. I have decided that the new ones are going to be breathable, stocking foot with boots. The reason for this is I am looking for some more support for my feet and legs and something that is not like a sauna all the time, most uncomfortable really but a great way to sweat off weight.

Anyway, the local shops have Simms and Orvis, and I know there are a pile of brands out there but since this is my first foray into this part of fishing, I thought I would look there first, then go from there if necessary.

Couple questions:

1. Is there any advantage of Gortex versus Quadralam and vice-versa?
2. For boots, to provide more support, something up over the ankle would be better? or worse?
3. Felts or spikes or a combination?

Way to many options, thanks in advance for the opinions,

Dwight