Adrianstruthers Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I have a pair of classic hunter wellies with one of the heals hanging of, emailed hunter their not interested as their over a year old, I wondered if any one has glued rubber that will take some punishment successfully. Had my first pair that were seconds from the Dumfries factory for 13 years, now there made in a foreign land can't last 2, won't be buying them again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I don't know if it will work but you could try Aquasure, sold in a small tube in fishing tackle shops to repair waders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 i used to send my hunter sovereighn to somewhere in birmingham for soling and heeling and studding.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) I have a pair of classic hunter wellies with one of the heals hanging of, emailed hunter their not interested as their over a year old, I wondered if any one has glued rubber that will take some punishment successfully. Had my first pair that were seconds from the Dumfries factory for 13 years, now there made in a foreign land can't last 2, won't be buying them again.. You are lucky to get a year out of them mate.All the top shops stopped selling them due to poor quality since Hunter sourced manufactur else where.My Musto's lasted 7weeks before splitting,its not just Hunter who are penny pinching. Shop in Durham last year was getting rid of all their stock but with a no return policy.Hunter Balmoral neopreme down to £45 from £150.To be fair thats how i found out about the quality issues, as i asked why they where so cheap.They where keen to say the quality was now pants and they wanted rid of all old stock.They also stated that they would no longer sell the the Hunter brand. Edited September 9, 2016 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 You are lucky to get a year out of them mate.All the top shops stopped selling them due to poor quality since Hunter sourced manufactur else where.My Musto's lasted 7weeks before splitting,its not just Hunter who are penny pinching. Shop in Durham last year was getting rid of all their stock but with a no return policy.Hunter Balmoral neopreme down to £45 from £150.To be fair thats how i found out about the quality issues, as i asked why they where so cheap.They where keen to say the quality was now pants and they wanted rid of all old stock.They also stated that they would no longer sell the the Hunter brand. I don't believe it's lawful for a shop to refuse the reurn of a faulty item they sold, even if it is in a sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Foss 12/22 Neoprene adhesive will do the job ,it butt joins wet suits together, highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Used Storm seal on hunters lasted for a short time then a new crack would appear .Bottom line is steer clear.The rubber they use is rubbish Dipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I don't believe it's lawful for a shop to refuse the reurn of a faulty item they sold, even if it is in a sale?The difference is they are selling them on the condition of informing the purchaser so the purchaser makes yo their own mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastdevon Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I've a pair of MuckBoots, have lasted me the last at least 8 years and only now does the inside heal rear pad need changing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hunter copies ( maybe the same as ) About £10 in china. after seeing so many people have expensive boots damaged out on shoots with barbed wire and sticks ect and dogs chewing boot leg tops ( I've got two pairs) I've taken to these >> http://www.greenham.com/Personal-Protective-Equipment/Safety-Footwear/Safety-Wellington-Boots/Tuf-Safety-Wellington-Boot-with-Midsole~p~165022 You can have a lot of these in comparison to one pair of chameau or similar. About £20. ok for building site work. Warm and waterproof + good grip in the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Two pairs of Seeland wellies, my wife's only go for walks down the wood and back and mine just to my peg and back on driven days. Did not last six months, split all round seams and mine went a funny colour and also split. Contacted Seeland direct and they didn't want to know, in fact I had an almost threatening letter from their legal department when I was only trying to be helpful. They are off my list of 'go to' companies now. I have a pair of Bogs now which have done almost a full season and still look like new. Very comfortable and almost too warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Two pairs of Seeland wellies, my wife's only go for walks down the wood and back and mine just to my peg and back on driven days. Did not last six months, split all round seams and mine went a funny colour and also split. Contacted Seeland direct and they didn't want to know, in fact I had an almost threatening letter from their legal department when I was only trying to be helpful. They are off my list of 'go to' companies now. I have a pair of Bogs now which have done almost a full season and still look like new. Very comfortable and almost too warm. How were you being helpful that lead to a threatening letter from their legal department? Were you offering to put the wellies where the sun doesn't shine?Doing gymnastics in your wellies doesn't come under the fair wear and tear or manufacturing defect clause of the warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenergp Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 The best Wellies at the moment are Aigle, they are the only ones not made in the far east, they are made in france, i hav'nt heard of any problems with them they seem to last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 The best Wellies at the moment are Aigle, they are the only ones not made in the far east, they are made in france, i hav'nt heard of any problems with them they seem to last Thats what i went for after my Muck boots i got the ISO Parcours 2,brilliant boot like wearing slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Dan (youngest offspring) is studying gamekeeping and wildlife management at collage he wears Dunlop wellies I think I paid around 50 quid for them just over a year old and not showing signs of failing as yet Edited September 10, 2016 by jonny thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 How were you being helpful that lead to a threatening letter from their legal department? Were you offering to put the wellies where the sun doesn't shine? Doing gymnastics in your wellies doesn't come under the fair wear and tear or manufacturing defect clause of the warranty Firstly telephoned their Scottish office to be told curtly it wasn't their business and to refer the matter to the retailer. My approach was friendly and in a way to draw their attention to a possible flaw in the manufacturing of that particular batch. I then wrote a letter to them in a similar vein and got this sharp reply in return. I was not impressed by their tone. Now, we had a small problem with some Dubarry boots for my wife, they just where a bit too loose around the ankles. They invited us to their store/offices down near Chipping Camden and we received a totally different response. Kind, helpful, friendly people keen to see satisfaction in a customer and found just the right size and shape boot. What a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 my wife has a pair of Hunters she bought with the money she saved up from her saturday job 37yrs ago ! she doesn't wear them much these days but they are still waterproof and no cracks or splits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Tried this and it WORKS.. STORMSURE. It is on well known site,fairly cheap too, needs overnight dry,Well I did anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Toggi. Reasonable price and last for years. Diver Dave of Aberdeen could possible do repairs but that would be throwing good money after bad. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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