Everyone will tell you to get breathable waders. I have both breathable and neoprene and I use the neoprene for cold water. There are plenty out there that can be found, although the neoprene is almost a thing of the past. They work and will last a long time...
Same here. I have both and when it's cool to cold outside the 3.5 mm stretchy neoprene waders get the nod. In warmish temps the breathables are preferable.
Both pair have neoprene booties and no matter what the weather/water is like I always use a pair of extra thick cushy wool blend socks with boots or fins. This combo is very comfy.
With either pair and when it's justified I wear fleece wader pants to keep my legs warm. I've been float tubing on a lake with ice on it stayed reasonably warm for the first hour or so with the neoprenes, fleece and wool socks.
It was float tubing ala extreme ... but ... I caught some nice rainbows that day.
