I have a pair of Hodgeman waders I bought about 7 or 8 years ago for about $150. I have used them about 10 to 12 times per year and they have not leaked. I used them this past weekend and I noticed they are just beginning to have very small pin hole leaks in the breathable fabric around the neoprene boot. I have coated them on the inside with a waterproof sealer. I will see how they hold up on my next outing, but I got my moneys worth of service from them. I plan on upgrading to Simms with my next pair but I have no complaints with the hodgemans.

Dr Bob