Wellington Boots

[Tony Angelino]

Can anybody recommend me some decent wellies please? Haven't had a pair since my Thomas The Tank Engine pair when I was about 8 so no idea where to start. Are Hunter's worth the money or am I just paying for the name?

They are to be worn whilst at the rugby on muddy fields and dog walking in wet. Don't mind spending a few quid if they will be comfy and last.

Thanks in advance all.

[ecsrobin]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Several threads on here, and I - with a lot of others, suggest Aigle's

I've walked miles and miles Aigle Parcour Vario's. I've also a pair of the lined ones. Comfy, warm, not as snug however.
Letter wellies are *just* feasible but only after clattered and dragged behind your Land Rover up and down a track of rubble for a day.
(i,e. no spanky and wky)

Aigle's here too.

[redddraggon]

Aigles for me too. Although I am also fond of Le Chameau.



Just waiting on a pair of Le Chameau Vierzon's too. (I'm a right saddo,)

[Deisel Weisel]

Nokian

[Le TVR]

ecsrobin said:

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Several threads on here, and I - with a lot of others, suggest Aigle's

I've walked miles and miles Aigle Parcour Vario's. I've also a pair of the lined ones. Comfy, warm, not as snug however.
Letter wellies are *just* feasible but only after clattered and dragged behind your Land Rover up and down a track of rubble for a day.
(i,e. no spanky and wky)

Aigle's here too.

And here too.

[LordHaveMurci]

My Le Chameaus have been great, owned for 6-7yrs probably, mainly worn for shooting or dog walking so not used excessively.

[HOGEPH]

Grubbs Stalkers

[Timmy40]

I buy Rigger Boots from Screwfix, they are steel toe capped, waterproof, fleece lined and have a strong thick sole. IMO much better then Wellies on every front.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hyena-nevis-waterproof-r...

Petrol resistant, water resistant, 200 degree C heat resistant sole, steel midsole, steel toe cap.

Edited by Timmy40 on Tuesday 5th April 15:00

[Rosscow]

I wear these Le Chameau daily during the winter (have owned for 3 years now) and they are still brilliant. Would recommend.

http://www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk/le-chameau-uni...

[redddraggon]

Timmy40 said:

IMO much better then Wellies on every front.

I don't find driving so easy in Rigger boots, compared to my wellies.

[ClaphamGT3]

Argylls for when my feet are going to be submerged in water - or worse - for any length of time, dubarrys for walking the dog/sailing/shooting/doing outdoorsy stuff

[smithyithy]

Dunlop, cheap and cheerful

[PositronicRay]

Mrs PR likes Hunters, they don't last, pretty crap really.

I don't see the point in expensive wellies. I buy a pair of £10 Dunlops from the market every 18 months or so. The trick is good quality socks. I wear them for dog walking, good for 5-10 miles on muddy days.

[mikees]

Rosscow said:

I wear these Le Chameau daily during the winter (have owned for 3 years now) and they are still brilliant. Would recommend.

http://www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk/le-chameau-uni...

Ditto

[battered]

PositronicRay said:

Mrs PR likes Hunters, they don't last, pretty crap really.

I don't see the point in expensive wellies. I buy a pair of £10 Dunlops from the market every 18 months or so. The trick is good quality socks. I wear them for dog walking, good for 5-10 miles on muddy days.

This. Hunters are for the pony club set. If this is you, great. If not, save your money. Also Hunters only fit skinny legs.

[MX5_Nutter]

I gave up wearing wellington boots. My feet always became saturated with sweat despite trying various socks?? What's the trick??

[Cheib]

battered said:

PositronicRay said:

Mrs PR likes Hunters, they don't last, pretty crap really.

I don't see the point in expensive wellies. I buy a pair of £10 Dunlops from the market every 18 months or so. The trick is good quality socks. I wear them for dog walking, good for 5-10 miles on muddy days.

This. Hunters are for the pony club set. If this is you, great. If not, save your money. Also Hunters only fit skinny legs.

I have a pair of Hunters I bought 8 years ago, they've been brilliant. The reason I bought them is that they were the only pair I could find that could accommodate my calves. My legs are anything but skinny I can assure you! They weren't your bog standard ones though,mine have zips.

[R1gtr]

The top of the range Hunters are really good, 'Balmoral regency' or something like that, very comfy, neoprene lining so nice and warm, good grip and a classic style, I love mine.

[ClassicMercs]

Muck Boots
I have Hunters as well - more wearable for light use - but the quality does not match the name as someone as has commented.

[toxgobbler]

ClassicMercs said:

Muck Boots
I have Hunters as well - more wearable for light use - but the quality does not match the name as someone as has commented.

This, my Muckboots Tay Sports have seen me through walking fields in summer & winter, 5 years old now and still as good as new.