Unnecessary wellies
Discussion
Unlike walking boots they take 2 seconds to put on/remove and they are extremely easy to clean, they're also only uncomfortable if they don't fit properly. Mine live in the car in their own plastic box to keep the boot clean and if ever I find myself needing to walk somewhere that's wet or muddy they get put on. I wouldn't pick them for an all day mountain hike but for walking dogs round the woods or similar they're ideal.
you can whip them off in 2 seconds and never worry about getting them dirty. Hiking and walking boots take ages to pull on and off, need cleaning and care, and are expensive. My wellies are first choice for tramping around the garden, woods or cleaning the car and they never need to be cleaned! Why WOULDN'T you have a pair!? They are as much a part of a mans wardrobe as a crisp white shirt and a pair of oxfords.
TurboHatchback said:
Unlike walking boots they take 2 seconds to put on/remove
My walking boots are much easier to take off than my wellies! Wellies come out if the ground is really wet/muddy as they keep my trosuers clean & dry, can't be doing with gaiters on a short dog walk, only use them on longer hikes.redddraggon said:
C0ffin D0dger said:
The cheap wellies I've got are really uncomfortable after a few hours wear so why would you.
My bold. That's your problem.No one wears Hunters either, to anyone who actually wears wellies you look like a townie in them. I found out the other day you can get £300 le chameau ones!
TurboHatchback said:
Unlike walking boots they take 2 seconds to put on/remove and they are extremely easy to clean, they're also only uncomfortable if they don't fit properly. Mine live in the car in their own plastic box to keep the boot clean and if ever I find myself needing to walk somewhere that's wet or muddy they get put on. I wouldn't pick them for an all day mountain hike but for walking dogs round the woods or similar they're ideal.
Very much this, I have a few pairs of walking boots but a good pair of willies are a must.£10 Dunlops off the market. They last 1-2 yrs and comfortable up to 6 miles/2hrs, they work out you're leg muscles a bit more than shoes/boots. I can't cover the ground quite as quickly however.
I've just bought a pair of Karrimore shoes for £30. Waterproof and really comfortable, I can see the Brashers getting much less use this winter.
I've just bought a pair of Karrimore shoes for £30. Waterproof and really comfortable, I can see the Brashers getting much less use this winter.
TurboHatchback said:
Unlike walking boots they take 2 seconds to put on/remove and they are extremely easy to clean, they're also only uncomfortable if they don't fit properly. Mine live in the car in their own plastic box to keep the boot clean and if ever I find myself needing to walk somewhere that's wet or muddy they get put on. I wouldn't pick them for an all day mountain hike but for walking dogs round the woods or similar they're ideal.
This. Though I'm not posh enough for a welly box. One of those zipped transparent plastic bags duvet sets cone in works just fine. Agrispeed said:
It's true! I wear mine every day for at least 3 hours and all day for 6 months of the year and They're more comfortable than shoes.
No one wears Hunters either, to anyone who actually wears wellies you look like a townie in them. I found out the other day you can get £300 le chameau ones!
Out of interest, what's your wellie of choice? We've just acquired a dog and my gore-tex shoes are getting a pounding, so would prefer some wellies.No one wears Hunters either, to anyone who actually wears wellies you look like a townie in them. I found out the other day you can get £300 le chameau ones!
Miserable fcker..!
I'll be one of those who you see walking dogs in them! Sometimes its because I m on the way to the woods (2 miles of pavement away) . Sometimes its just because they are the quickest shoes to put on....This matters a lot when you have 2 x terriers knowing they are going on a walk!!
I leave them outside 24-7 due to the mud on them...love to see my hiking boots survive that!
I'll be one of those who you see walking dogs in them! Sometimes its because I m on the way to the woods (2 miles of pavement away) . Sometimes its just because they are the quickest shoes to put on....This matters a lot when you have 2 x terriers knowing they are going on a walk!!
I leave them outside 24-7 due to the mud on them...love to see my hiking boots survive that!
JQ said:
Agrispeed said:
It's true! I wear mine every day for at least 3 hours and all day for 6 months of the year and They're more comfortable than shoes.
No one wears Hunters either, to anyone who actually wears wellies you look like a townie in them. I found out the other day you can get £300 le chameau ones!
Out of interest, what's your wellie of choice? We've just acquired a dog and my gore-tex shoes are getting a pounding, so would prefer some wellies.No one wears Hunters either, to anyone who actually wears wellies you look like a townie in them. I found out the other day you can get £300 le chameau ones!
I fell out with Dunlop purofort+ because the quality has gone to s
t and they split within a month. I am now a full convert to Skellerup Quatro boots, which are designed for milking in New Zealand. They are very very insulated and probably overkill for walking the dog, I bought them originally for milking in but wear them most of the time, it's lovely to have warm feet! Bekina and landmasters seem to be the favourite for the herdsmen around here at the moment, although I have a mate with buck boots and he swears by them. I know people who like Aigle, but they aren't tough enough for me and split, although any of the decent quality ones would probably do for walking the pooch!
The most important thing is to have ones that fit tightly, support your ankle and don't wobble, and have a soft insole, it really makes all the difference.
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