Wellies

[scattymare]

I need some decent wellies! I seem to have real issues and any pair I get always split. Even a heavy duty pair from the garden centre I bought. I am prepared to spend a bit if they will last. Anyone got any ideas?

[fleabitten]

not sure what make mine are but they have been around for years - i have only ever had one pair but then again i maybe havent been doing as much wear and tear as you lol

what about those muckboots - they seem to get good reports?

best bet i think is to ask a farmer! ;D

[kitcat]

The Le Chameau wellies are supposed to be quite good but are very pricey - you could buy a nice pair of country boots for the same price. www.bestboots.co.uk/

Don't bother with Hunter wellies. They are nowhere near as good as they used to be.

[rainbow]

Yeah im quite gutted that my hunter wellies are on there way out after probably about 8 years of having them!
Although back then i didnt where them as much as i do now. but i have heard bout new hunters and i dont knw what to go for next either!

My water proof coat though has only just worn out after i had it when i was 7 and im now 22! thats 15 years it was still too big for me

[duckles]

I have seen the adds for Le Chameau and was tempted but the price put me off. I don't think Hunters last long and Joules definitely don't. My old dunlop wellies lasted for years and I have now a new tougher version which seem equally hardy. However - not very trendy and quite wide and not as long as you would like. Having said that I know I am not meant to ride in them but often do in winter as changing from work boots to wellies to riding boots and reverse can take up too much time.
Muck boots seem a good option. But the dunlop farmers wellies that I have are hard wearing if that is your criteria.

[haffyfan]

I don't like wellies but I do like Woof wears long yard boots or whatever they are called. However they are only plastic to the ankle and neophrane upwards.

[spotti]

I've got some B&Q wellies that are greennd kind of boring looking but they've been in work for about 6 years now and still feel like new

To be fair they're not the greatest over stoney paths etc, but in mud and generally around the yard they are comfy, dry, and warm (especially with welly warmers in them!). I think they cost about £15 and they've out-lived many other pairs who have been doing the same job!

[Jen]

my dad and two brothers spend most of their lives in wellies out on the farm and mum just gets them cheap green wellies, i think they are about £15 at the most and they seem to last ages and then seuddenly go after about 18months but ehy really hammer them.

[Blonde Donkey]

I have Ariat mudbusters. Had them for three years and barely a scratch on them. My mum buys teh cheap ones and they do last for a long time but they're not really cool

[racaille]

Do Aigle wellies exist in the UK? They really are the dog's ... er, .... thingies; soft rubber around your ankle but strong sole. Bit pricey though, even here. But if you wear something all the time, I reckon it's worth getting the best/comfiest/most robust.

[scattymare]

I don't mind spending a it if they last. Mine always split where they bend on the foot (sort of near the toes on either side of the boot)
LOL just seen these. What d'ya reckon
www.thewellyshop.com/Wellies/Wedding-Wellies/c-1-108-136/

[racaille]

Har har har

[zara]

I have a pair of Tyne Muck boots and they are great! Super warm, comfy and designed to ride in although i find them a bit too thick and stiff. Certainly been a better option than my Hunter's which are soooo cold in winter Zx