Wellies

[anonymous-user]

I have done a search but couldnt find it..

Recently there was a thread about Wellington Boots and peoples preffered choice, there were some superb examples of Wellies in there, does anyone know the thread or can people recommend a fine set of boots for me?

[mat13]

've allways got on with hunters, the soles seem very flexible, makes them a lot more comfortable to walk in.

[The Curn]

http://www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk/wa/1/63/1891-...

These are the absolute nuts.

I was given a pair for Christmas last year. Supremely comfortable, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, even with normal socks.

Best boots on the market. End of.

[anonymous-user]

The Curn said:

http://www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk/wa/1/63/1891-...

These are the absolute nuts.

I was given a pair for Christmas last year. Supremely comfortable, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, even with normal socks.

Best boots on the market. End of.

£252 for wellies? I admire your taste sir, unfortunately I do not have the money to match

They do look rather nice though....

[mat13]

The Curn said:

http://www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk/wa/1/63/1891-...

These are the absolute nuts.

I was given a pair for Christmas last year. Supremely comfortable, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, even with normal socks.

Best boots on the market. End of.

I've never tried there welies, but there boots are brilliant.

[Plotloss]

Le Cham for quality and style.

Bullseye for duty.

[schmalex]

Do not under any circumstances go for Hunters. They are cold, un-comfortable, not particularly waterproof & make you look like you live in Wimbledon. Or Richmond. Or Hampstead.

If you don't want to stretch to Le Chameau, go for Aigle. Specifically these

[The Curn]

anonymous said:

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TBH I wouldn't have shelled out £250 for wellies, but had mentioned in passing that I needed a new pair and my sisters and parents stuck in £50 each to buy them for me for Xmas.

My best mate (who doubles up as Brother in Law) bought me a boot bag to carry them in. (Looks great in the back of the Rangie!)

They are lovely! Great present.

[anonymous-user]

schmalex said:

Do not under any circumstances go for Hunters. They are cold, un-comfortable, not particularly waterproof & make you look like you live in Wimbledon. Or Richmond. Or Hampstead.

If you don't want to stretch to Le Chameau, go for Aigle. Specifically these

I thought hunters were ok?

Hmmmm, how about the cheapest Le Cham these would they still be good?

[Justayellowbadge]

schmalex said:

make you look like you live in Wimbledon.

And?

[The Curn]

schmalex said:

Do not under any circumstances go for Hunters. They are cold, un-comfortable, not particularly waterproof & make you look like you live in Wimbledon. Or Richmond. Or Hampstead.

If you don't want to stretch to Le Chameau, go for Aigle. Specifically these

Agreed.

Hunters used to be great, but I believe were bought out a couple of years ago and the quality has taken a nose dive.

[andy400]

Depends what you need 'em for. If you don't want to spend too much and just need a pair of well made wellies that are comfortable and will last a long time then I would recommend Hunter Classics. I've had my current pair for seven years and have done many miles in them and they are still 'as new'. Only real need to spend more money is if you need to stand around in frosty fields for any length of time in the depth of winter, in which case you'll probably want something with a neoprene lining and this will cost a fair bit more.

Le Chameau are undoubtedly excellent, but they sure are expensive and the price would be a waste of money to the average 'welly-user'.

[The Curn]

anonymous said:

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Not sure about these ones but my mate says avoid the Neoprene lined ones. Apparently they make his legs sweat so much you may as well not wear any.

[anonymous-user]

Justayellowbadge said:

schmalex said:

make you look like you live in Wimbledon.

And?

I live in Epsom not Wimbledon

[anonymous-user]

Ok to maybe help, I am mainly buying these for festival use, but I want something half decent and comfortable, I have 2 festivals so far next year, they may be used for some walking as well as I dog sit on occasion

I am comfortable spending up to £100 I would say for the right boot as I assume it would last longer

[schmalex]

anonymous said:

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I was being tongue in cheek. Round our way, Hunters are just viewed pretty badly, as they trade off their brand name, not their quality.

[Mr MoJo]

I have always gone for Aigle boots over Hunters due to the comfort, warmth and durability (or lack of) on the standard Hunter wellies. However I've just discovered these which IMHO are far better boots. I give you the Hunter Balmoral:

http://www.hunter-boot.com/2/Shop-Online/Products....

I currently have a pair of these :

http://www.hunter-boot.com/2/17/Shop-Online/Balmor...

If I was spending £200 + on wellies I'd be going for the Le Chameau's though over the Hunter Balmoral Sovereigns. There is no better welly.

[Lefty Two Drams]

fking poncy townies

I use these:



Proper boots for, you know, men.

http://www.dunlopboots.com/agriculture/index.php?d...

Edited by Lefty Two Drams on Thursday 3rd December 11:59

[anonymous-user]

Mr MoJo said:

I have always gone for Aigle boots over Hunters due to the comfort, warmth and durability (or lack of) on the standard Hunter wellies. However I've just discovered these which IMHO are far better boots. I give you the Hunter Balmoral:

http://www.hunter-boot.com/2/Shop-Online/Products....

I currently have a pair of these :

http://www.hunter-boot.com/2/17/Shop-Online/Balmor...

If I was spending £200 + on wellies I'd be going for the Le Chameau's though over the Hunter Balmoral Sovereigns. There is no better welly.

Now those I like

[TimCrighton]

I've got a brand new pair of size 12 Hunter Classics (in Green) which are still bagged. I bought them a year or so ago, but have never used them. I pretty much live in Wellies and Hunters are pretty good, but for me not really 'stiff' enough in the sole and I use Le Chemeau Chasseurs now, but as I said it depends on how much you use them as to how much you can justify on them.

Let me know if you might be interested in the above. Would obviously be much much cheaper than buying new from a store