Waders:

I am on the fence between these two waders.

After comparing side by side in an Orvis store, the Simms have a slightly better inside pocket, and slightly better design on the gravel guards, as compared to the Orvis model, and they are also made of Gore Tex, as opposed to Orvis' version of that material. The Simms are also $130 more than the Orvis waders making them $425.

Still, they look to be nearly identical in terms of performance. Can anyone tell me why I whould spend the extra $130 to get the Simms? If I buy at an Orvis store, the warranty will be the same, i.e., 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Thanks.