rimfire4969 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I am going to get some new wellies. Is it worth spending the extra money for leather on the inside or is neoprene good enough? What make would you buy? Is it worth spending the extra on Le Chameau or simular? I only want to keep my feet warm while standing around roost shooting or in the hide decoying. I have some good boots but also want wellies for the very wet days and for a bit of beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussman Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=65882 This thread might be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I've just ordered my replacement wellies having been through the same dilema. I quickly dismissed the leather option as a few chaps on the shoot either have them or have had them; all vow, never again. They look great at first, but either leak or fall apart or both. I suffer from cold feet, and have gone for the Aigle ISO. My previous Le Chameo have served me well over 10 years, and still have some life in them, but dont look too good now. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Get the cheapest rubber boots you can , just make sure they are well fitting. The cost will be about £8.-9.00 a year. I had a pair of £50 hunters that lasted a week and have got through 5 pairs this summer ( exchanges ). All went on the seams with the exception of one where the heel fell off. A couple of years ago I got a expensive pair of neoprean boots. My feet were always sweating in them and they lasted just one season ( well 5 months realy ). Prior to this I got the cheapest pair i could. All lasted a year and some went for 2 years and i wear my boots hard , maybe 300 days a year and often for 8 hours for a streach. Back to the cheap ones again and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Neither... I like my Hunter Neo Galloways for knocking about but wellies don't give decent ankle support if there's any real work to be done, buy some decent boots and gaiters - Meindl Dovre Extreme's or Le Cham Mouflon Plus will keep you dry to near enough the same height as wellies (how often are you actually in water to the top of your wellies), they are warmer, more comfortable, give more support and cheaper than Le Cham Chassuers. WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 muck boots best things sinse sliced bread need i say more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 What is the top of the Muck Boot made from looks like a kind of neoprene? Does this get snagged when walking through brambles and think cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I wear a pair of Le Chameau Viezornord neoprene boots near-constantly from October through to March. They provide more under-foot than Hunters, and have outlasted my Muck boots (which got destroyed by a variety of sprays and farm chemicals). I had the leather Le Chameau Chasseurs, byt they aren't as warm as the neoprene-lined versions. In fact I can't think of a single farmer I know that doesn't wear Le Chameau wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am wearing Grubs and they are ace. I do have neoprene socks to wear in normal wellies too which is a cheap alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) I wear a pair of Le Chameau Viezornord neoprene boots near-constantly from October through to March. They provide more under-foot than Hunters, and have outlasted my Muck boots (which got destroyed by a variety of sprays and farm chemicals). I had the leather Le Chameau Chasseurs, byt they aren't as warm as the neoprene-lined versions. In fact I can't think of a single farmer I know that doesn't wear Le Chameau wellies. Your farmers must be doing well wearing them I have the same boots, lovely and comfy, would never change brand now. Next time i will get leather lined and full zip though as i do get too hot and sweaty wearing neo. . Edited October 20, 2008 by Hot-Shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florida1 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I spent the extra money for the leather lined Le Chameau 10 years ago , still look and feel good to this day the only problem is justifying the price to the wife ha ha ha . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Your farmers must be doing well wearing them I have the same boots, lovely and comfy, would never change brand now. Next time i will get leather lined and full zip though as i do get too hot and sweaty wearing neo. . Well, we were after the 2007 harvest. You can roll the wellies down, for that amusing if impractical 'Captain Jack Sparrow' look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thats the only thing i would say about the Neoprene, It does get hot and very sweaty, but its better than being cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ive just got some aigle outlast ones . Outlast was developed for use in space and keeps your feet at a constant temp wether its icy or sunny. Le chameau do a pair to. Im very pleased with mine and have far less sweaty feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I couldnt get my head around the question if Outlast was as good as, better than, or less effective than neoprene? So I went for neoprene again. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I couldnt get my head around the question if Outlast was as good as, better than, or less effective than neoprene? So I went for neoprene again. webber Thats true there is no real reviews on them but i supose i got had by a sales pitch,the chap had some and said there great. Im pleased with them so far and will let you know when we get some frost on the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabr Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I couldnt get my head around the question if Outlast was as good as, better than, or less effective than neoprene? So I went for neoprene again. webber Thats true there is no real reviews on them but i supose i got had by a sales pitch,the chap had some and said there great. Im pleased with them so far and will let you know when we get some frost on the ground Can you believe i joined up to ask this question (kit freak ) A year later can you give the world finally a review of those Outlast boots and ideally a comparison to the neoprene lined. I like the idea of the outlast if it is anything like as warm as the neoprene but can wear them all year, and would love to know how the lining is lasting. Many thanks if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 The outlast boots are better than neoprene. With neoprene if i put them on cold ,my feet seemed to stay cold all day but with outlast they warm up quick. They also seem more comfortable in summer. The big test was last week in the snow and while walking they were ok but sat in a hide for a few hours with ice and snow on the ground they were a bit chilly but not frozen and far better than neoprene. To sum things up i will definitely always buy outlast from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 think I'll be shelling out for some Aigles over the next two days. This has swayed me towards the Outlast over the Iso, but suppose it may come down to which feel best when on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabr Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 The outlast boots are better than neoprene. With neoprene if i put them on cold ,my feet seemed to stay cold all day but with outlast they warm up quick. They also seem more comfortable in summer. The big test was last week in the snow and while walking they were ok but sat in a hide for a few hours with ice and snow on the ground they were a bit chilly but not frozen and far better than neoprene. To sum things up i will definitely always buy outlast from now on. That's good enough for me, outlast it is. Sounds ideal, i'll just vary the socks for the season. Thanks for the quick reply as well i'll be off to get some tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I love my Neoprene Muckboot Wellies-i would`nt change them for leather ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 have tried a few on today. Liking the Parcours Vario Outlast and also the Parcours Iso Open. Cant decide!!! Liking the zip entry of the open but found the Outlast a good, comfy fit. Anyone got any views on the zipped variants.......are they prone to failure/problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I love my Neoprene Muckboot Wellies-i would`nt change them for leather ones! Although I was mighty hacked off when the soles peeled off and I had to stick them back on..... other than that, the warmth is a good feature. My glue is still going strong which cannot be said for the original! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabr Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 have tried a few on today.Liking the Parcours Vario Outlast and also the Parcours Iso Open. Cant decide!!! Liking the zip entry of the open but found the Outlast a good, comfy fit. Anyone got any views on the zipped variants.......are they prone to failure/problems? It's a tricky one isn't it. Ordered the outlast ones today though, ASAPs review and the fact that as it is i can just about get away with unlined boots and big mohair socks did it for me, i'd expect to need another summer pair if i got the neoprene ones. Got them for £110, i always ask for a price match with the cheapest website if i don't get them from there and i can't remember ever being refused that :blink: No personal experience of the zipped ones but i'd expect them to fill with mud pretty quick and it takes away the adjustability at the calf, my german army winter trousers will need that i expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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