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I think you are right on multi-pair and styles. Esp if you use them for other things besides fishing. I have been using mine for Shellfishing too and in the late fall the breathables are cold after a while. Also Shellfishing really tests the seams. Sometimes I am standing water right up to my chest for a couple hours, any leak even a small one becomes a problem, esp in December.
If I get 2 years out of a pair of guide-quality breathables I am happy. The light versions of breathalbe (read cheap) less then a season. The material is just too thin. I think they are OK for a guy who goes fishing a few times a season though.
Those vulcunized rubber and rubberized canvas wader will take more abuse, no question but are uncomfortable to walk in or stand in for the entire night. They last a lot longer though. I recall getting many seasons out of those.
I have not fished in a wet suit but it seems like a hassle to get into and out of. Maybe next year. (getting one for xmas) What to you wear on your feet? wader shoes?
I have always worn the heavy rubber hip boots for lots of near shore chores, and they normally die from the boots cracking from ozone after a number of seasons...like 4-5. But like the heavy vulcanized waders they take harsh abuse.
Next year I think I will get a few different styles and spread the load.
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