You do get what you pay for. If you can afford top-of-the-line Simms or Orvis, they’ll fit great and can be expected to last several seasons. But even the best waders don’t last forever. Some anglers just accept that their waders will wear out or be damaged after one or two seasons and buy cheap for that reason. If you only fish a few times a year, an inexpensive wader may last you five years or more. If you punish your gear every weekend, you may be shopping again in a season and a half.