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Hi everyone,

My current pair Hunter classics have again split above the first toe on both boots are are leaking! :/

This is not the first time I've felt let down by the durability of Hunters so I've decided not to buy anymore.

 

So I am again in the market to buy a pair of wellies. I wish to spend around £50 so the very best are out of the question. Up to now I learning towards Chameau "All tracks" which are just within budget, but I've seen the Garlands neoprene and a make called X3M1 neoprene lined wellies advertised. Having not seen any of these first hand or known anyone whos bought a pair I'm not sure how good they are.

Any of you guys bought a pair of them makes and advise how good they are? I need to know the built quality, how good the soles grip in wet conditions and durability!

 

Perhaps we could star rate the current available lines in budget wellies :yp:

 

Regards,

Impax.

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Hi Impax. I had exactly the same problem a few years ago, and after asking on here and consulting friends, I bought a pair of Le Chameau Vierzonord neoprene-lined wellies. The Garlands and XM versions look identical, and are also really good quality.

 

 

 

The neoprene lining is sublime during winter, but you need to wear good sweat-wicking socks if you'll wear these boots also during summer. Personally I wear them all year round.

 

 

 

You'll find the soles on all of the Le Chameau boots are hard to beat. Very grippy, and hard wearing.

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i'm still in hunters but no matter how many socks i put on in the winter, 20minutes after setting up the hide my feets are blocks of ice. i reckon if you can stretch to le chameau it could well be worth it, me old man has some as do all his mates and they love them, pricey but i reckon they last well. all the best,

 

BM

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I have a pair of neoprene lined Toggi boots, which I've had for three years, for the winter. They really make a big difference. They are still o.k. for wear.

 

I also have a pair of Hunter for the summer. They seem to be wearing o.k.

 

The neoprene lined ones I found too hot to wear all year round and the unlined ones make your feet too cold no matter how many socks you wear.

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I always use leather walking boots, comfy,waterproof and breathable i can easily walk miles on end with them on..If i need extra height stick on some gators....

 

I would say this though, you spend £150 on a good pair of boots and they last 3-4 years (or 4-5 for leather walking boots)

or buy some £50'ers and have to renew them each year and put up with the **** that goes with them (ice blocks for feet). You pays your money you takes your choice :yp:

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Thanks for your input guys.

Not sure what to buy get, would like to see the X3M1 range before I make a decision- They look very much like Chameau, but as with all things in life you get what you pay for!

 

Regards,

Impax.

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Thanks for your input guys.

Not sure what to buy get, would like to see the X3M1 range before I make a decision- They look very much like Chameau, but as with all things in life you get what you pay for!

 

Regards,

Impax.

 

go try some on? won't hurt will it

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Hi Impax. I had exactly the same problem a few years ago, and after asking on here and consulting friends, I bought a pair of Le Chameau Vierzonord neoprene-lined wellies. The Garlands and XM versions look identical, and are also really good quality.

 

 

 

The neoprene lining is sublime during winter, but you need to wear good sweat-wicking socks if you'll wear these boots also during summer. Personally I wear them all year round.

 

 

 

You'll find the soles on all of the Le Chameau boots are hard to beat. Very grippy, and hard wearing.

 

 

I've had a pair of Vierzonord wellies for about three years now and use them form beating, walking the dogs to pigeon shooting. They are like wearing a pair of slippers! Go and try a pair on, they're worth every penny. :no:

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I've had a pair of Le Chameau Vierzonord for about 5 years now, they are just starting to give up but if I had the money to spend now, I'd seriously consider a pair by the same company athough I have found (as has been already mentioned) that they are a bit warm at times.

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Bet you wish you hadn't asked now...everyone got their favourites but I will say Hunters always were rubbish, they seem to perish all too quickly, and I'd steer well clear of them as I don't think they've improved over the years. Many of the other brands have developed and are superb but again it'll all come down to personal choice in the end.

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