Hunter wellies - which ones?
Discussion
Zippee said:
A bit of an odd and rather trivial subjct I know but with the amount of potential mud and sludge theres likely to be at Goodwood this weekend I've decided I need some wellies. Hunter are the only make I know that are decent but I hate those floppy wellies that cramp your feet and blister your calves. This in mind what Hunter wellies do I need as theres a multitude of types/styles for a bit of comfort (walking around all day) along with grip.
I've got a basic pair of green Hunters from 1980 which are still going strong and a new identical pair from 5 years ago which are equally good and seem to be made of similar quality materials.With regard to Aigle, I had a pair of their thermal ones and the lining wore through on the heel after a few months, after which they blistered my feet every time I wore them. Aigle was not prepared to accept them back and just said, "wear thicker socks". So I will personally avoid Aigle products in the future.
So, to answer your question, go and try some basic Hunters. When I last checked they were £40-50 and good enough. I wouldn't go on day-long shoots in the snow wearing them, but for occasional sploshing about in muddy car parks and winter walks, fine.
I need some warm wellies for winter shooting. So unlike actual field 'work' I'll not be moving/walking about much - generally there will be a lot more just standing around waiting to shoot. As such I need a very effective and WARM pair which provide more insulation than ones aimed at active wearers. I'm currently looking at the Grub Boots Snowling 8.5
Any others?
Any others?
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
Yep, but I find my Aigle Varios conifer an better for walking in. A much better fit.
Both pairs I have are size 9, my parcours my feet are swimming inside
Interesting, as the only complaint I have about the Parcours is that they're a little wide in the foot, meaning 2 pairs of socks are needed for a snug fir. I may have to try some Both pairs I have are size 9, my parcours my feet are swimming inside
I have always found Aigle, le Chemeau(?) etc too tight too, Personally I would suggest you try some more agricultural ones, such as Bekina, Dunlop, Nora etc, seriously they are brilliant, neoprene is a must have. I wear wellies out every year or so but my new Dunlops are great, much lighter and PVC, which is more flexible. I wear steel ones (cows are heavy!) so I'm rather limited for choice. Cheaper though!
Good innersoles and thick, padded socks are a must have, I spend about £10 on a pair of socks but it's a real nessisty when you can be standing for 10 hours a day, and very nice and warm especially needed when your relief milking at 4am in January!
Muck boots are heavy, like walking around in 1940's diving boots, and they are incredibly slippy, and didn't last very long in my experience.
Good innersoles and thick, padded socks are a must have, I spend about £10 on a pair of socks but it's a real nessisty when you can be standing for 10 hours a day, and very nice and warm especially needed when your relief milking at 4am in January!
Muck boots are heavy, like walking around in 1940's diving boots, and they are incredibly slippy, and didn't last very long in my experience.
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