sambu13 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Im after some new wellies and i wondered if anyone could give me any feedback on the hunter soverign or royal?are they good, will be for general tramping about and shooting. or can anyone recomend any other makes? cheers sambu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I asked the same question a few days ago with no reply. ordered some, waiting for them to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I asked the same question a few days ago with no reply. ordered some, waiting for them to come. whats wrong with muckboots...... :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Savage Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Had a pair of hunter balmoral classic for a couple of months, I could walk all day in them - great, just make sure you get some thick sock when its cold.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hunter Sovereigns are great boots. I had a studded soled pair and they lasted for 5 years. They are stiff in the ankle so you won't go over on uneven ground (unlike the bloody Aigles I have now) :wacko: You will need a couple of pairs of good warm socks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Had a pair of hunters and they fell to bits after 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laksenlady Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I recently replaced my old wellies with a pair of Hunter Balmoral bamboo and carbon ( like neoprene) and i wore them for 1 day and they started to fall to pieces, i returned them and got a replacement pair and the same thing happened! I was not very happy. Try Le Chamau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 had an old set of Hunter neo galloways lasted 5 years which for me is great, bought a new pair and the ******* are leaking after 6 months so not too impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I do a lot of shooting on the shore so I bought a pair of Hunter waders and they are simply the most uncomfortable things I have ever worn on my feet. I get a pain in the arch of both feet and they rub/burn my heels to bits (yes they fit correctly). On the other hand I have a pair of decent Dunlop wellingtons and they are very comfortable and hard wearing. Now I am not saying all Hunter products are bad but my natural inclination is to avoid the brand based on my experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironduke Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Ive got a pair of Hunter Neo-Galloways, great boots...i often wear them at work and even after 8 hours they are still comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 You can get Hunters (if your size 9 or 12) for £25 at TKMAXX but they are not very good (dont hold out the cold and fall to bits ...aparently). Go for Lacrosse Alpha burly sport camo wellies - top boots - neoprene with fleece lining. Awesome for the money £54..... Take a look here http://www.ukcovers.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of...thing.html#a202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 well i got Toggi's and they are fine but when i replace them i like the look of muckboots... the ones that keep you warm down to -45 degrees... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hunter Sovereigns are great boots.I had a studded soled pair and they lasted for 5 years. They are stiff in the ankle so you won't go over on uneven ground (unlike the bloody Aigles I have now) You will need a couple of pairs of good warm socks though! Been wearing studded hunters for years and agree warm socks, recently advised to go up a size to 11, thought sod it I,ll treat myself to a pair of neoprene zip up, chameaus..... well now done a fair few miles and they are great, warm as toast and comfortable even with thin socks and they come with a warranty. I know they cost more but deffo get what you pay for. Rgds D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysp2 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Just ordered hunter sovereigns for me an royals for girl friend i got the wide fit fantastic and only £169.98 inc postage for both bargain in my eye's. Edited February 1, 2009 by jollysp2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy1800 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 i like the le chameau range, hunters are renowned for giving you cold feet i thought, maybe not with the more expensive ones. also aigle make some nice boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 ive had a pair of le chameau for several years and they are superb, i wear them at work, shooting, fishing, every where you need wellies, walked hundreds of miles in them and they are still in good nick, they are the neoprene zip up ones which are a bit pricey but when you get that much use out of them and how warm they keep your feet they are well worth every penny, I would never buy any other make again mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Hamburger Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I recommend to buy a pair of second hand ex-Special Forces boots (Gore-Tex lined) from: http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/ Mine cost £15 + £7.50 P&P - they are hardly worn, looked as new, very confortable, warm and dry. Use the money you save to buy a nice Valentine's Day present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukecarpenter123 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 le chameau Neoprene are the ones. My dad had his for 8 years and there still good. £128 is a bargin for good wellies. Watch your carf size tho, there a bit tight if you got big leggs like me. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Sounds like Sportsman Gun Centre has been doing a roaring trade in Hunters I've got 3 YO Neo-Galloways, no complaints and I've just bought a pair of Sovereigns - the sole alone makes them worth buying over Le Chams at the SGC price (double for the equivalent LC boot). I 've had LC boots, they're nice but you pay for the brand, no doubt. For serious cold weather neo's Muck Boots at 50 odd quid take a bit of beating I believe. WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon2008 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 whats wrong with muckboots...... Ill never go back to Hunters after my Muck Boots! Warm and comfy as slippers. Love Hunters but my feet are better suited to muck boots. Best £48 ive spent in a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Dog won Hunter Neo Abernethy's at Glamis a couple of years ago - can't fault them :lol: & I hate wellies with a vengance Prize was just the Hunter Classic's for 2008 my mate's wearing these :good: :yes: Other half also has Classics won at Dunfries & Galloway & she gets on OK with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 i've just got a pair of Lacrosse Alpha burly sport camo wellies to replace my Hunter Classics, they're a million times better and only £55 - neoprene and fleece lined with great ankle support and proper rugged soles. ebay link here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillkeeper Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) i've just got a pair of Lacrosse Alpha burly sport camo wellies to replace my Hunter Classics, they're a million times better and only £55 - neoprene and fleece lined with great ankle support and proper rugged soles.ebay link here! can second that just bought my second pair i like them so much only thing is you have to put up with dip ****s asking where your feet are lol very warm with the thinsulate lining Edited February 14, 2009 by hillkeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 haha how true - they do them in flat green if you want to avoid that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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