brett1985 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Buckler buck boots for me. 4 years and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3jackwhite3 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Another vote for aigle, I had a pair that I wore almost everyday for 3 years on the farm and the tread wore flat that's how much they got used and didn't split,on my second set now but I've given them an easier life but still like new after 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I hate wellies . A good pair of waterproof leather boots and gaiters . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 My le shams are now 3 years old and still absolutely fine and they have had plenty use with no issues at all, I reckon I will wear out the grips on the sole long before the uppers fail. I bought a pair of Aigle short/ankle wellies at the Highland Show in June this year and I am not very impressed at all, the structure in the sole is fairly weak and they wouldn't stand up to heavy use and being worn all day. They were still £80 so not cheap by any measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowdie2013 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 My Dunlop wellies fell apart within a year. I've been wearing Grubs since and no failure so far (must have had them a year and I wade through brambles in them on a regular basis) +1 for the grubbs. Have gone through hunters, muck, barbour and others in no time but grubbs doing fine after daily use for last 9 months. Only draw back is that they feel quite heavy after a long day compared to others but are at still intact and waterproof. Mucks were the comfiest but didn't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 My le shams are now 3 years old and still absolutely fine and they have had plenty use with no issues at all, I reckon I will wear out the grips on the sole long before the uppers fail. . My last ones did two years before splitting where the soles join the upper. I do however use and abuse my boots. 3 miles plus a day with the dogs for most of the year, beating in the winter and shooting 2-3 times a week. The reason for not going with dunlops is I like to be comfortable with the amount of time I spend in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 My last ones did two years before splitting where the soles join the upper. I do however use and abuse my boots. 3 miles plus a day with the dogs for most of the year, beating in the winter and shooting 2-3 times a week. The reason for not going with dunlops is I like to be comfortable with the amount of time I spend in them I am the same Alex, other than during the summer when it is sometimes dry enough I am in my wellies a lot which i why I opted for comfortable and supportive ones. The shams are great in that respect and suit my feet. I really hope they don't give out as they are nicely settled in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Just ordered a pair in khaki,good deal £124 delivered from Easy Wellies. You wont be disappointed dave, I wear mine 6 days a week all year and they last me about 3 years. Buy cheap, buy twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 You wont be disappointed dave, I wear mine 6 days a week all year and they last me about 3 years. Buy cheap, buy twice! Same here,wear wellies every day for a couple of hrs round the allotment & all day over the weekends.Chuffed with the price with free delivery,DPD I think and delivered to a grocery shop less than 200mtrs away.As I'm off down the shoot in the morning I don't have to wait for them being delivered,just collect them when I come home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I am the same Alex, other than during the summer when it is sometimes dry enough I am in my wellies a lot which i why I opted for comfortable and supportive ones. The shams are great in that respect and suit my feet. I really hope they don't give out as they are nicely settled in now. Mine stood up to a lot, beating gives the uppers a pasting but they were fine, the splits I got were a little odd at the rear where the sole meets but I do drive in them a fair bit which may not help. Whatever I reckon I'd done a good few thousand miles in them in comfort so had no qualms with buying another pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) The best pair I ever had was the green Eiger they lasted 10 years and I only paid £40 for them. Unless something has changed, I can't seem to find them anymore. Eiger do have a new style out, but aren't as good. Cheers Aled Edited September 25, 2015 by Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I bought some le Chameau wellies about 9 or 10 years back and still wear them. Comfy, warm and good grip. Like many things, the newer ones don't seem to be as good. When it comes time to replace, I'll probably go down the Aigle route as they do seem to have kept up quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Aigle Parcours iso every time, had mine 8 years now and are still going well. I keep a pair of Dunlop Purofort( farmer wellies) for the boat, easy to get off, not so good on the hill, they are not rubber but polyurethane, very light and warmer than rubber. Chiefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 My Aigle Parcours iso's game today, tried them on & they feels so comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Had my Aigles for about six years and they still look like new. The newer versions have a better sole pattern as I slide and skate around in wet mud in mine and have slipped over going down muddy banks more time than I like. Very good ankle support in these wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minghis Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Another vote for Aigle Parcours. Try Mole Valley for prices and at least you can try them on to get the right size unlike the on line sellers. I have seen others with Le Chameaus that always seem to split around by the heel. Tried Muck Boots but too heavy and the upper bit ripped as soon as it caught a bramble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 My supplier recommended Harkilla - said Le Chams and Hunters carp. I'm on 2nd year of a lot of use for Harkillas (wife has big feet and uses them too) and no issues but I'm getting kind of paranoid from all comments above. By the way does anyone making wellies pay any attention to us and our comments??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spot.ontheroad Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Dunlop Protomaster full safety wellingtons in green £13.40 inc P&p. Very comfy. Cant go wrong. Even if they only last 12 (they last much longer) - you can buy a lot of them for the price of a pair by one of the "fashion" brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Wear mine most weekends in the winter. Like wearing a pair of trainers! Wouldn't hesitate to get another pair. A bit pricey, but worth every penny. Completely agree with this, I went through various different brands before forking out for Aigle. Still going strong and really comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lawn Ranger Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Posted on a previous thread that Hunter Balmorals are complete gash, mine lasted about 500 yards!!! Happy with Aigle...so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Well I had my new Aigle iso's on all day yesterday and as others have said "it is like wearing trainers".A little on the warm side,but really impressed with the comfort so the only worry I have is durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I have 2 pairs have Aigle Parcours. One pair neoprene and one leather lined both full zip. Both are very comfy but unless it is extremely cold the neoprene stay at home. The other pair I have had about 4 years, many miles dog waliking, beating, shooting and working in them. To me the comfort alone is worth the price tag, at the end of a long day I take them off and it's like a comply pair of trainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Had old le chameau - 4 hard years Hunter Balmoral - less than one season Sealand - 2 years then split on side of foot. Aigle parcour - 4 years but beginning to crack where my foot bends, and full of bramble cuts so got a pair of Harkila BEFORE I get wet feet. Harkila full zip, first impressions are good, took a few days to break in but now very comfy and look smart. To everyone saying get a pair of plastic Dunlop or whatever, if you wear them all day, most days they are horrible, sweaty in summer, freezing in the winter and a good neoprene lined pair are like trainers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm an angle convert from le chameau and really like the aigle for comfort and durability. To my mind you can't compare Dunlops - they are uncomfy and freezing in the winter! Nothing spoils a day more than being cold so for me buying the best clothing I can afford is the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I bought a cheapo pair (£25) of neoprene lined wellies from Winfields, Haslingden (Lancashire) and Ive had them 2 years, wear them regularly and no signs of splitting or anything else.. no way am I paying for a brand name. I could buy 4 pairs of these for what you would pay for a "hunters" brand and get more use out of them. They are only bits of rubber with soles... If they could make them breathable then that might be worth more cash but then they would probably leak lol... #cheapwellieswork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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