Just bought a pair of LL Bean GQS waders $219. Used a dozen times and no problem including no leaks from several hooks in the butt. Have yet to rinse them and throw them in a Rubbermaid tub in the back of the truck. Aqua stealth soles on the bootfoot seem pretty good. I have nothing to compare these waders to as this is my first pair, but I am assuming if they ever leak, the happy folks at LL will send me a new pair.