Simms Freestone Z waders, Anyone have them?

[Arminacast]

I know that waders have been discussed extenseivly on here, but I'm in need of a new pair and wondered if anyone would share their experience of owning these. I see the are on sale now for $440. (down from $550). My last pair of Simms waders lasted 5 years without any maintenance on my part. Maybe these will be my next pair.

 

[Jay_H]

While I have no experience with them, also Orvis Pro LT waders are on sale at the same price point. Might be worth the research on both sets if you’re in the market.

 

[salmo]

I just used mine for the first time last week on the Upper D. Comfortable, water tight and easy off and on. My only knock is in the front pockets. Maybe I have to get used to the configuration. They seemed to go on a bit easier at the foot than my former pair from LL Bean. I have been a fan of Simms for boots. These are my first non-budget pair of waders. If I had it all to do over again I would have started on better wading wear earlier. BTW I have a 40 year old pair of Bean neoprene guide waders that are still waterproof.