sitsinhedges Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 After getting a hole in some wellies I am going to buy some more. I also have two pairs of the Hunter short welly but was thinking of buying a neoprene pair for the warmth. My O/H has a pair of Muckboots but the soles are very thick and they look like Frankenstein boots on her delicate little pins so I think maybe something a bit lighter for me. Any suggestions bearing in mind that I like cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think this is a tricky one and I have had this dilemma myself. Depends on a lot of things, are we considering all weathers and freezing ice, snow, frosts, etc, are we beating or simply walking, is the terrain rough and do we need support, etc etc etc. I don't get on personally with walking type boots, but many do, so I always use wellies. I have some really cheap, DIY store types and some low end expensive types, none of your £200-300 wellies. I seem to get by but often feel there may be better, the problem I find is £100+ wellies puncture just as easily as £10 wellies and there is always a Hawthorn, Barbed wire, etc just waiting for me to turn up. It will be interesting to read other contributions here, I may well pick up some tips myself! ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think this is a tricky one and I have had this dilemma myself. Depends on a lot of things, are we considering all weathers and freezing ice, snow, frosts, etc, are we beating or simply walking, is the terrain rough and do we need support, etc etc etc. I don't get on personally with walking type boots, but many do, so I always use wellies. I have some really cheap, DIY store types and some low end expensive types, none of your £200-300 wellies. I seem to get by but often feel there may be better, the problem I find is £100+ wellies puncture just as easily as £10 wellies and there is always a Hawthorn, Barbed wire, etc just waiting for me to turn up. It will be interesting to read other contributions here, I may well pick up some tips myself! ATB! Of course you are right about the puncturing and one of my Hunters has dweveloped a squelch in the heel, which is great for lamping I certainly wont be paying big money for whatever I get because I see wellies as disposable after a lifetime of leaks regardless of price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BISON-NEOPRENE-WELLINGTON-MUCK-BOOT-6-7-8-9-10-11-12_W0QQitemZ390236524056QQcategoryZ23824QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6020716900266698768 http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_detail.asp?productID=3823 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 After getting a hole in some wellies I am going to buy some more. I also have two pairs of the Hunter short welly but was thinking of buying a neoprene pair for the warmth. My O/H has a pair of Muckboots but the soles are very thick and they look like Frankenstein boots on her delicate little pins so I think maybe something a bit lighter for me. Any suggestions bearing in mind that I like cheap le chameau verzinod got mine for £114 there comfy ans very warm you wont go wrong with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) I had this dilemma in September and saw a pair of these on a stand at the Burghley Horse Trials, tried on the Classic wellie and promptly bought a pair. The neoprene is nice and thick, lovely and warm, the only problem I think you may find is the thickness of the sole since you mentioned it in your post. These have a big thick vibram type sole that you'd find on a hiking boot, I love them as you get great grip and extra warmth with your foot being that bit better insulated. I'd definately recommend them, but as with everything I'd rather anyone considering a purchase try to find a stockist and try them for themselves rather than taking my word for it! ATB http://www.gumleaf.com/categories/gentlemen/wellington-boots/ Edited January 1, 2011 by Ian750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Personally I like Muckboots, I have the Derwent Mids (as I prefer them not to be all up round my knees). Can wear them all day, every day. Nice and warm and at about £50 not too dear either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Have looked at all the wellies about and couldnt decide which ones to take a mortgage on so bought a pair of karrimors form 'sports direct' £19.99 reduced from £50 inc a bag,they have padded insole and adjustable calf and are plenty warm with tog 2.3 socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJLeslie Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 just ordered some seeland estate neoprene lined wellies today from deepblue clay and field. not bad for £49. there £99 in bushwear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodywonka Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 had various wellies over the years and this year bought a pair of tay sport muckboots the best i,ve everhad better than slippers Woody :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point and shoot Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Just got some neoprene wellies £39. They're GREAT! and Soooooo warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawfordjohn Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 After getting a hole in some wellies I am going to buy some more. I also have two pairs of the Hunter short welly but was thinking of buying a neoprene pair for the warmth. My O/H has a pair of Muckboots but the soles are very thick and they look like Frankenstein boots on her delicate little pins so I think maybe something a bit lighter for me. Any suggestions bearing in mind that I like cheap Best solution: Pair of hard soled boots matched with Berghaus Yeti gaiters.Keep you bone dry and much easier for the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby -doo Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) long legged boots and gaiters are the bees knees ! Edited January 7, 2011 by scooby -doo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I got a pair of Grub Boots for £20 off Ebay 3 years ago and they have been ace . I have planned to wear cheap wellies with neoprene socks when they wear out . Only a thought being budget conscious myself ( skint ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghilley Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I know they are exspenciv but le Chameau all the way if you shop around you can get full zip neo for 150 like wearing slippers with good grip and I have never punctured a pair. Ps have punctured hunters agile and they fall apart. My current Chameau boots are five years old just purchased a new pair as I have worn the soles out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 In my honest opinion, which I know others will no doubt disagree, if you want wellies just buy a pair from TOOLSTATION for £8.99. A welly is a welly at the end of the day not a flippin' fashion accessory. They are good enough, I wear them for work and they stand up to it but for £8.99 who cares. Their boots are very good as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanders Pigeon Murderer Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I have had a pair of green Muck boot Esk for the last 3 years and they are awesome. The Esk has ammoisture whicking lining which stops you getting so sweaty, and the rubber lowers are bomb proof. Will set you back £70, but I will never wear anything else again. I use them for fishing as well and have not cleaned them since I bought them.... Work boots. They are instantly warm, grip your ankle so you don't get blisters, and have a good grip. I used to have a pair of Le Chemau gortex "wellie" boots with vibram sole, but a vibram sole needs to be laced to your ankle as it does not bend, and they gave me horrific blisters.. Binned them in the end, and could have had three pairs of muck boots for the same price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynergy jason Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Muckboots you wont look back Edited January 9, 2011 by cynergy jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 In my honest opinion, which I know others will no doubt disagree, if you want wellies just buy a pair from TOOLSTATION for £8.99. A welly is a welly at the end of the day not a flippin' fashion accessory. They are good enough, I wear them for work and they stand up to it but for £8.99 who cares. Their boots are very good as well Yup, that's me sorted Two pairs for £18 and I don't care if they don't last for years or get punctured like the Hunters I bought last time around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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