Most paddle pants are just that, pants with your feet exposed. The big appeal of breathable waders is that they keep you dry,(wool socks and sweat pants when cold and just over board shorts in warmer weather) are light and loose fitting..................and the price is right.
3 pairs of waders through the years and they all eventually leaked to the point of being ............pointless. Big fan of the Kokatat Tempest pants with built in booties. MSRP $159.95................and I sell em
http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=ttp