I've been wavering back and forth about boot foot waders... specifically which brands to get.

I plan on using these on the beaches along the Atlantic coast, and am peeved at the amount of sand I get in my wading boots now. I won't be wearing them much, maybe less than a dozen times a year (although that might increase as I now live on the seacoast of NH), so I don't really want to spend a lot of money.

I'm a big Simms fan, but just can't seem to pull the trigger on a $200 pair. Any suggestions about other brands? I'm looking for breathables, as I'm a big fan of layering up when cold, and I probably will be using these for the most part in the summer months.

Thanks for any suggestions.