Wellies for the ladies…
Discussion
My Mrs needs some new wellies. Decent ones. She’s very petite and a slim size3-4boot.
She’s had Le Chemeau that years ago were great but the last two pairs have been rubbish and split in under 6months.
Hunters- many pairs and also split very easily and even the strap fasteners broke off on a couple.
Aigle - comfortable but again they split in less than 9months.
Just ordered her a pair of Skellerup Quatros but they are too big around the leg even though the fit her feet well (I’ve gone from Le Chemeau to Quatros and think they are as good as Le Chemeaus from 2decades ago when they were still made in France.
Any recommendations for a lady with slim calves? She uses them mostly for country walks and walking the hounds on the farm and around the lanes for 1.5-2hours a day so pretty tough on them given her tiny frame.
She’s had Le Chemeau that years ago were great but the last two pairs have been rubbish and split in under 6months.
Hunters- many pairs and also split very easily and even the strap fasteners broke off on a couple.
Aigle - comfortable but again they split in less than 9months.
Just ordered her a pair of Skellerup Quatros but they are too big around the leg even though the fit her feet well (I’ve gone from Le Chemeau to Quatros and think they are as good as Le Chemeaus from 2decades ago when they were still made in France.
Any recommendations for a lady with slim calves? She uses them mostly for country walks and walking the hounds on the farm and around the lanes for 1.5-2hours a day so pretty tough on them given her tiny frame.
Chameau and Aigle are typically the go-to if you want something tougher / better made than say a Hunter, surprised she got through them relatively quick...
Have you seen those Muck Boots? They have a neoprene upper half so depending on sizing may be more fitting to her calf than full rubber boots? My local farm shop has them in and they seem pretty solid (though time would tell, as with the others)
ETA: They come in dark green too
Have you seen those Muck Boots? They have a neoprene upper half so depending on sizing may be more fitting to her calf than full rubber boots? My local farm shop has them in and they seem pretty solid (though time would tell, as with the others)
ETA: They come in dark green too
Edited by smithyithy on Friday 18th October 14:43
Bill said:
No idea about the wellies but we got muck shoes for the garden and they've not lasted well.
I've used my Muck Boot wellies for the last two years every day on the croft and found them the most comfortable wellies I have owned, and they are still going strong. Can't say I bought them for how fashionable they look, so might not be much use to the OP.My wife and daughter swear by Merry People gumboots (from Aus). Great for walking because they are short, fairly slim around the ankle/leg and available in a range of … errr … distinctive … colour combos.
https://merrypeople.com
smithyithy said:
Chameau and Aigle are typically the go-to if you want something tougher / better made than say a Hunter, surprised she got through them relatively quick...
Have you seen those Muck Boots? They have a neoprene upper half so depending on sizing may be more fitting to her calf than full rubber boots? My local farm shop has them in and they seem pretty solid (though time would tell, as with the others)
ETA: They come in dark green too
Seconded for the Muck Boots - me and the mrs both have a pair and they have lasted very well with almost daily use for 2 hour dog walksHave you seen those Muck Boots? They have a neoprene upper half so depending on sizing may be more fitting to her calf than full rubber boots? My local farm shop has them in and they seem pretty solid (though time would tell, as with the others)
ETA: They come in dark green too
Edited by smithyithy on Friday 18th October 14:43
Mobile Chicane said:
balham123 said:
Ridiculously expensive Dubarry leather ones. No idea what they are like as actual wellies, but wife looks quite hot in them.
These.There very warm and I think gortex lined, so breathable and very waterproof. Very comfy as well.
I’ve had mine since 2009 & the sole has only just failed. I’ll be sending them back for repair & should be good for another 15 years. So in the long term there aren’t so expensive.
I’ve worn them working on building sites, while fixing cars, gardening, camping, beaches, many walks & even their intended use…sailing.
I’ve hammered them, never taken care of them & they’ve managed 15 years until needing repair.
They live in the car & gets used as all round work boots, mucky boots & boat boots.
Edited by CaiosH on Friday 18th October 20:17
Hoggs Field 365 if they go down to that size.
I have had Le Chameau for decades but they have turned to s
t by dropping the vibram soles and making the rubber walls thinner. I am on my second pair of Hoggs, first pair lasted a year working on my yard daily. They have a vibram sole that makes them very comfortable for walking and give very good grip in the mud. Not as light or "styled as Le Chameau". A true British countryside boot and all that means good and bad, about £85
I have had Le Chameau for decades but they have turned to s
t by dropping the vibram soles and making the rubber walls thinner. I am on my second pair of Hoggs, first pair lasted a year working on my yard daily. They have a vibram sole that makes them very comfortable for walking and give very good grip in the mud. Not as light or "styled as Le Chameau". A true British countryside boot and all that means good and bad, about £85W12GT said:
My Mrs needs some new wellies. Decent ones. She’s very petite and a slim size3-4boot.
She’s had Le Chemeau that years ago were great but the last two pairs have been rubbish and split in under 6months.
Hunters- many pairs and also split very easily and even the strap fasteners broke off on a couple.
Aigle - comfortable but again they split in less than 9months.
Just ordered her a pair of Skellerup Quatros but they are too big around the leg even though the fit her feet well (I’ve gone from Le Chemeau to Quatros and think they are as good as Le Chemeaus from 2decades ago when they were still made in France.
Any recommendations for a lady with slim calves? She uses them mostly for country walks and walking the hounds on the farm and around the lanes for 1.5-2hours a day so pretty tough on them given her tiny frame.
Have you considered Dubarries?She’s had Le Chemeau that years ago were great but the last two pairs have been rubbish and split in under 6months.
Hunters- many pairs and also split very easily and even the strap fasteners broke off on a couple.
Aigle - comfortable but again they split in less than 9months.
Just ordered her a pair of Skellerup Quatros but they are too big around the leg even though the fit her feet well (I’ve gone from Le Chemeau to Quatros and think they are as good as Le Chemeaus from 2decades ago when they were still made in France.
Any recommendations for a lady with slim calves? She uses them mostly for country walks and walking the hounds on the farm and around the lanes for 1.5-2hours a day so pretty tough on them given her tiny frame.
Not wellies, but very good, last well and cool. They don't split.
For ladies with little feet the ones with elastic criss-cross at the back work well.
I wear wellies most days for most of the day. Have done for 40 years now.
Bought Muck Boots ( for non work) 'cos folk rated them. Soles were slippery. they smelled, generally NOT good.
Use Dunlop Purofoot for work which I find a decent allrounder.
When they no longer are good for work they are demoted to dog walks.
Buy proper work wellies. NOT fashion nonsense
Bought Muck Boots ( for non work) 'cos folk rated them. Soles were slippery. they smelled, generally NOT good.
Use Dunlop Purofoot for work which I find a decent allrounder.
When they no longer are good for work they are demoted to dog walks.
Buy proper work wellies. NOT fashion nonsense
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