John,

Considered that but for what I paid for the 2007 Freestones (which is what I'd be re-funded), I could could only buy half a pair of today's model and I'd still probably be looking at a $200 outlay to get waders that were crafted with some pride in workmanship or at least some true quality control. The old Simms "Made in Montana" pitch needs to be revised. I apologize for the sidebar session here, just want to share my Simms experience with the OP since Jeff is considering wading into the low end of the Simms lineup.

Regards,
Scott