Up to £300 on a pair of waders?? Phew, kinda highly out of my league that one. Every pair I have had, sooner or later get torn, ripped or damaged to such an extent that they are no longer worth repairing. For me, I dont need felt soles and certainly dont need studs or the tie on "ice grip" things. A lot of my fishing is done in an area of lots of mud, the odd bit of small rock(s) and finally, sand as you make your way off the beach. As such, I bought my last chest waders from
https://www.easy-wellies.co.uk I paid £55 for the chest waders (neoprene with rubber welly type boots) and a further £4.95 for NEXT DAY delivery. I figure that if I get a years use out of them, then I will have more than had my moneys worth. £60 all in, really speaking
With you being 6ft 4, they would probably fit you a litt better too. I'm 6ft 1 / 32 inside leg and the waders are a tiny bit long in the leg. This proves a great benefit when getting on my bike to head of fishing tho as its not straining the seams anywhere. Since quitting smoking, my waistline's gone from 34/36 to 42 1/2 (just now measured it, lol) I can say that the chesties are now beginning to feel "firm" around the waist when wearing t shirt, fleece and jacket on top and joggers on the bottom half. They are very warm, very comfy and have a pocket on the chest area, sewn on in such a way that you can feed your hands in behind it and keep your hands warm - if need be.
Shoulder straps are neoprene with velcro (about 6 inches x 1 inch) so that they can be adjusted for height. I wear them on their shortest fitting and they're fine.
Only thing I didnt like about them when they first arrived was the "petrol" like stink that surrounded them - and the room they were kept in! A couple of dunks in the sea seems to have put paid to the worst of this tho.
All in all, I am really happy with them. Entirely up to you as to what you buytho Ben. Your money and your choice
