Aled Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) OK folks, out there i am in the process of looking for new outdoor wellies. I've decided i quite like the Hunters. Quick question to those of you who own a pair, do you need to go up a size to accommodate thick socks? e.g If you are size 10, do you need size 11 to wear thick socks inside em. Advice much appreciated. All the best. Aled Edited July 24, 2014 by Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzyvilla Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I have some hunter balmorals with full length zip. I'm a size 12, and the boots are a snug fit in size 12, thick socks included, but no worse than my old le chameaus. My wife however also has hunters and struggles with calf width when wearing thick socks. I think the ladies boots are shaped slightly differently though. My advice is try before you buy. Good luck Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I have the balmoral neoprene in a size 10 and i am a size 10 and they are comfortable with thick socks,you do get two insoles one thin and one thick,i have the thin ones in,i have no problem with calf size as they are adjustable, and i have large calfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I use Hunters ... two years old and still as good as new ... highly recommended ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I had a pair of hunters and to be honest for the kind of shooting I do they were rubbish. I do a lot of rough shooting and often scramble through brambles and they were ripped to shreds. I then went to MUCK boots which were a little better but weighed a ton. Now I use ex-army walking boots and thick canvas gaiters and they are snug, dry and tough as anything..... my words are free and worth what you pay :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Be aware that the new hunters are now manufactured in China , my local stockist no longer sells them due to glue defects and sold all the remaining stock off cheap as chips. Full zip balmoral a where as cheap as £65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Be aware that the new hunters are now manufactured in China , my local stockist no longer sells them due to glue defects and sold all the remaining stock off cheap as chips. Full zip balmoral a where as cheap as £65 I have heard little but bad reports on Hunters now , a shame , not the first company to take manufacturing abroad and lose a grip on quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo9t9 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I haven't got a pair but the little lady indoors does and all she complains about is how cold they are, the new ones are made in China so may not be the same quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 My first pair lasted nearly 15 years of constant use-my second pair fell to pieces in less than 2-absolute carp now made in China and a lot of dealers wont stock them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thank you all for your replies. I struggle with footwear in general as i snapped my achilles tendon back in 2001 which needed an operation, so when i find something (shoes, trainers,wellies, waders etc) that fits they get worn to shreds! I found Eiger size 8 fitted really well and were comfortable, however they are no longer available. Fair play to the chap at Glasgow Angling, who found me his last pair some 7 years ago! Like most of you on here though, my wellies get a hammering. Oh well back to the drawing board.... Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo9t9 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 My last boots were musto shooting boots leather/gortex and they are like slippers, very warm waterproof and have a full size zip to get on and off easily. But you do need to proof them regularly to keep them waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam8223 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Try this; http://www.gumleaf.com/ I have a pair of the wide fit and they are superb. Looked at all the top makes but still bought these, I'm well chuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
more lead more dead Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Sound in the Summer and very cold in the Winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Cheers i'll have a look. Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Brilliant wellies so they are most of my family has them really nice and comfortable and they are a snug fit with thick socks as already said but you get what you pay for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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