Dubarry boots - worth the price?

[13m]

I went to watch rugby yesterday in Chelsea boots and nearly lost toes to frostbite. Also, my wellies have several splits per foot. I am wondering about investing in some Dubarry boots to deal with both problems - but they are expensive. Can anyone attest to whether they are worth it?

[Quhet]

New wellies and thicker socks

[TorqueDirty]

Girls look great in these fancy country boots. Blokes - not so much. However if you are called Tarquin and own castle or 2 then you can probably get away with it.

[13m]

TorqueDirty said:

Girls look great in these fancy country boots. Blokes - not so much. However if you are called Tarquin and own castle or 2 then you can probably get away with it.

You have a point. I am neither called Tarquin, nor the owner of a pair of castles. Would I look ghey?

[Disastrous]

Funnily enough, on Friday I picked up a pair of their sailing boots for, well, sailing mainly. I'll use them for dog walking and tramping about in the rain as well though.

[eggchaser1987]

Yes, I wouldn't think for.a second.on getting a second pair.
I bought my first pair about 8 years ago with money saved from my work experience pay cheque.

I used to use them every day up until a couple of years ago when parents had to sadly get rid of there horses.

I used them as wellies, riding boots and walking boots. Looked after them with some of the Dubarry proofing and feed and never looked back on getting a pair.

Although saying that I am not sure how expensive they are these days as I haven't needed to look.

[13m]

eggchaser1987 said:

Yes, I wouldn't think for.a second.on getting a second pair.
I bought my first pair about 8 years ago with money saved from my work experience pay cheque.

I used to use them every day up until a couple of years ago when parents had to sadly get rid of there horses.

I used them as wellies, riding boots and walking boots. Looked after them with some of the Dubarry proofing and feed and never looked back on getting a pair.

Although saying that I am not sure how expensive they are these days as I haven't needed to look.

What is your name and how many castles do you have?

[eggchaser1987]

13m said:

What is your name and how many castles do you have?

Master Tarquin of egg and currently looking over my large estate.

My large estate may have a vw badge and five seats but technically still own my own estate!

[Condi]

Decent pair of fleece lined riggers are the nicest boots for the cold, but not especially socially acceptable unless on a building site or rig (funny enough).

[Fittster]

If you are wearing Dubarry boots, oakley sunglasses and shorts on your yacht the collision regulations don't apply to you. If anyone challenges you on this fact simply reply 'We're racing!'.

[anonymous-user]

Aigle Parcour 2 Boots

Tried them in Decathlon and very nice and nearly half price here. £58 here.

https://www.surfdome.com/Aigle_Boots_-_Aigle_Parco...

[j80jpw]

How about a Pair of Le Chemeau neoprine lined shooting wellies. Have had mine for years and never had cold feet, even on some bitterly cold days! Much more manly, My Mrs has Dubarys which look great and always keep her toes warm but dont look good on a man!

[Baryonyx]

You'd go out in public wearing those?

[55palfers]

http://www.dubarryboots.com/dubarry-kerry-leather-...

Take a look at these. Mine are great. Feet always toasty and dry.

[Spangles]

55palfers said:

http://www.dubarryboots.com/dubarry-kerry-leather-...

Take a look at these. Mine are great. Feet always toasty and dry.

A lot cheaper here.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004LXIX8I

[13m]

Spangles said:

55palfers said:

http://www.dubarryboots.com/dubarry-kerry-leather-...

Take a look at these. Mine are great. Feet always toasty and dry.

A lot cheaper here.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004LXIX8I

If I would look like Tarquin in Dubarrys I'd look like Terry from the lathe shop in those.

[Ghost91]

I've got these. I kept ruining cheap desert boots by accidentally walking the dog in them... Well I say accidentally, I just can't be arsed to change them and my feet get very cold in wellies. They still look brand new and after a quick brush off they're smart enough to wear for most occasions.

They're the only style in the range I feel look okay, but then I'm probably much younger than you... The older gents do seem to love a Chelsea boot...

I think they're good value for money, very well made, you can tell they're expensive.

Edited by Ghost91 on Monday 23 November 06:36

[13m]

Ghost91 said:

I've got these. I kept ruining cheap desert boots by accidentally walking the dog in them... Well I say accidentally, I just can't be arsed to change them and my feet get very cold in wellies. They still look brand new and after a quick brush off they're smart enough to wear for most occasions.

They're the only style in the range I feel look okay, but then I'm probably much younger than you... The older gents do seem to love a Chelsea boot...

I think they're good value for money, very well made, you can tell they're exoensive.

You might be younger than me, sonny, but you've still forgotten to tell me what they are.

[Ghost91]

13m said:

You might be younger than me, sonny, but you've still forgotten to tell me what they are.

Sorry old chap http://www.dubarryboots.com/shop-by-product/mens-f...

[13m]

Ghost91 said:

13m said:

You might be younger than me, sonny, but you've still forgotten to tell me what they are.

Sorry old chap http://www.dubarryboots.com/shop-by-product/mens-f...

Ah yes, thank you. But you're right I prefer their Chelsea version. Laces are such a chore with arthritic fingers.