Did your silver labels have the neoprenes that filled with water?? Not inside getting you wet, but outside filling up like a balloon. I had silver label 2's and that bugged the $@*)()* out of me!!
For the original poster, Simms is the one company that is a primarily wader company. For those on a income, did you look at LL bean? They have breathable waders (with gravel guards) at $59 and $99. And they will replace them for you forever! If you are by a LL BEAN you should definitely go in.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/48790...1109-sub2&np=Y