oh_chunky_one Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hi lads and ladies, I'm after a pair of Hunter Balmoral 5mm neoprene wellies. Just wondered if anybody had come across any offers or deals online or in magazines? I do suffer from cold feet, and as the wild fowling season is just starting now is the ideal time to buy a pair. Any other brands or suggestions on keeping me feet warm are most welcome. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hunters really are not what they used to be , for toastie feet have a look at the muckboot muckmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Totally agree with Fenboy. I have Buck boots, the steel toe version. Like wearing slippers, warm and robust. About £75 on amazon and last years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Try John noris of penrith,they usually have deals on hunters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hunters are now Chinese carp . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Ive got a pair of Hunter Balmoral and love them, bought them from John Norris as slight seconds a few years ago and theyre great, don't know why they were seconds as I can't see anything wrong with them. They are made in China but so are muckboots and prob many other makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdab Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I've had hunter balmoral didn't last that long due to taking a spaniel on long walks bought a pair of Aigle parcours ISO really toastie and snug a lot warmer than the hunters and have lasted a lot longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Last 2 pair of hunters made in China were rubbish. Dipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Same here, barely a season before they split. Aigle parcours iso lasted 4 and have just started to crack. Trying harkila foresters this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I have used Le Chameu and wouldn't say they are brilliant but much better than hunters My cousin has the Harkila neoprene and reckons they are brilliant Archi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasabi Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hunters are total carp now. Bought a pair last year as my old ones gave up. Last pair were made in Scotland and I got them from the factory shop in Dumfries. New ones are pathetic in comparison. I've recently bought some cheapish seeland boots. So far so good, comfy and no leaks or splits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_chunky_one Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Okay fair enough, might look into a few other brands! I may be going to the Frampton on Severn game fair so hopefully there will be a good selection to look at ( well maybe not if it was like last year) thanks for the replies ps. Any tips on keeping toes warm other than decent wellies? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Rum or Whisky does the trick, enough and you do'nt feel anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Get aigle. Loads better value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry c Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 +1 for Aigle, worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Aigle, Aigle, Aigle, just bought a new pair of Aigle Parcours yesterday (£120) the neoprene lined ones. My last pair lasted 4 years and the only reason they started leaking was my own fault. I wear them 6 days a week, 10 month of the year, and have tried dearer and cheaper brands, but always buy Aigle now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_chunky_one Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 £120?? From where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) DONT, they are now made in a far off land using cheap glues,my local stockist sold all his stock Balmorals full zip where £75 he said he would never stock them again.Apparently 80% he sold came back with in a few months.I don't know what it is with these big brand ( probably greed) I bought a pair of Musto's they parted from the sole within 7 weeks. Edited September 10, 2015 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I was told by a major retailer not to buy Hunters or Le Chams for reasons discussed above. Harkilla recommended and whilst only 2 seasons old are doing a good job. Warm and a god fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubble Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 +1 for Aigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Got a pair of seeland allround neoprene boots for 70 quid they are nicely put together with a decent tread pattern on the bottom had for a year with no problems. My wife's last pair of hunters (Chinese made) wore through on the sole within 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Have a look at Hoggs of Fife wellies - £150-ish - sooo comfortable! You will need to go for at least a size larger than you normally wear. Edited September 10, 2015 by MrM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teal27 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I've had a pair of muddies for 6 years and there still going strong, Warm and comfortable. Best boots I've bought, had hunters and they lasted 18 months, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have had three pairs of Hunters in three years and only paid for the first pair , the other two pairs were replacements as neither of the pairs lasted more than nine months before the sole started coming away from the boot . On the plus side they are comfortable to walk about in and before they leak they do keep your feet warm , but with them being around £115.00 a pair I find them poor value for the money . Also I would like to thank Uttings of Norwich for the way they dealt with the problem with the boots , they changed them with no fuss and offered to send them f o c to my house , excellent service and good people to deal with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lawn Ranger Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 First night at the duck last night and had my new full zip Hunter Balmorals on, walked 400 yards then crossed over some shallow water (about 6" deep) within about 10 yards I felt my right foot getting wet, by the time I reached the other side of the river my other foot was soaking too, this is probably the wettest my feet have been in a long time, so much so I had to wring my socks out when I took the boots off. The water came through the seam at the back of the right boot and the zip on the left. I returned them this morning and the shop exchanged them without question, luckily they didn't have any replacements in my size so went for the Aigle, fingers crossed these will last longer than 15 minutes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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