Hi
As a dog owner near fields I often wear wellies. I had some nice Dunlop ones (£70) which split at the back after a few months. Got them replaced under guarantee and they've done it again. Previously I had Hunters which the heels wore out after a year.
Any recommendations
Thanks
Andy
A few threads on this, but for me I would heartily recommend aigles, all day comfy/dry.
mike
Thanks. I thought I'd done a search but just re searched under wellies and found another thread.
Cheers
Well done that chap,Originally Posted by awright101
I've had:
entry level hunters - lasted well
Entry/mid level le chameau - comfy but split after about 5-6 Years
Dubarrys - very comfy and warm - but also started leaking after about 3-4 yrs. sent them back - but they were having none of it which is disappointing.
For xmas I got shiny top of range hunter balmoral things. Comfy and warm and dry thus far :)
Try some with Vibram soles, should last a little longer than moulded rubber soles.
Aigles.
There is only one....
http://www.lechameau.com/gb/mens-boo.../chasseur.html
Ta
Paul
Buckler Wellies are great, comfy for walking miles and really warm due to Neopreme, around £65 I think.
Got to be Aigles....I have had many types over the years and by far the most comfortable and hard wearing wellies are the Aigles....From memory a fellow TZer demonloop has some connection to the company and often sells them at a good price with top delivery times.
Regards
Hunter Balmoral for me. Ive used them for a couple of years now and they are still good as new. The footbed is as comfy as proper walking boots as it the grippy sole and the neoprene liner keeps them warm.
Neoprene lined Aigle for me, can't go wrong in my opinion.
This - mine are 10 years old now and still going strong.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
had exactly these boots for about 5 years now, unfortunately just split the second pair on the upper tripping over an upstanding root (also the shame of falling on my face at the same time in front of friends who's sympathy was non-existent!)
great boots, need to find another pair in the sales now.
I had a pair of Hunter Balmorels for two years or so and was gutted when both boots uppers split. At first I thought I had caught them on a sharp branch or similar, however, it became apparent that following some running repairs another two splits, then three in one boot proved I should move aligience from Hunter as the wife's normal Hunters also continually split.
I have moved on to a pair of Aigle Parcours Outlast Vario. Best walking Wellington so far....
The difference is the rubber and sole are so more fleixible...and lighter, so much easier to walk all day if required.
Outlast lining is a tad warm though!
Uttings replaced 2 pairs of hunter neoprene wellies after splitting, strangely enough they gave up stocking them.
+1 for Le Chameaus.
I had a pair for years, and they were excellent.
First season with replacement pair, and still unbelievably comfortable and warm. Can't comment on build quality beyond this, as they are still being broken in.
Never had any trouble with my Dunlops , but i do only wear them about 10 times a year!
Aigle all the way for me, my last pair lasted for 12 years. Uttings have most of the range with good prices too
http://www.uttings.co.uk/c466-footwe...i/brand=aigle/
I have a pair of muck boots. I use them for dog walking on mixed terrain and they have lasted 3 years with plenty of use left in them. I am usually quick to wear through shoes and so im happy with these. Very warm which is great in winter but would be hot for summer use.
Check out LeChameau. Very well reviewed by the country set down south
Le Chameau with Vibram soles excellent .
Another Aigle fan here. Just added some neoprene lined ones to go with my regulars. This, of course, is the reaon why winter temps have been so unseasonably mild...
Also a very happy customer of our own demonloop.
I killed my Muck Boot Avons by wearing out the inside heel lining, started rubbing and getting sore - got a good few years out of them though.
Just replaced them with these: http://www.lechameau.com/gb/mens-boo...r=Vert+Vierzon extremely comfy and the first pair of wellies I've felt like you can actually drive in if needed they're so flexible. Thumbs up so far.
I have had Hunters for years and still love them but mine are nearly done in so I dropped a gentle hint and the other half has ordered me a pair of these. They are pre-order only but I cant wait for them to arrive. Worth having a nosey at the site if you like that sort of thing.
http://www.sportinghares.com/fieldsport-boot
I have a pair that were issued to me when I was a 19 year old postman, 36 years later they're still going strong with no leaks! I'll try and see if there are any manufacturer marks on them when I'm next in the garden shed.
Interesting, thanks. What colour do you think they are; they show up as either blue or turquoise depending on how I adjust my monitor?
I am expecting blue/turquoise as that's what they look like on my monitor as well. Should be here any day now.
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Meh...
After a couple of weeks they will be covered in Poo! so I don't mind............................
Aigle seem to be the favourite where I live. My wife's are 6 years old and like new. Mine are a few years old and I'm sure would be like new if I cleaned them. Used daily for muddy dog walks.
Thanks to those who replied on the sizing front.
My Aigle parcours arrived today and they fit spot on. UK9/EU43 in shoes and the same for these was exactly right.
Superb I’m glad they fit right
Update on my new boots received today.
Ordered these on the 17th November as I like to support local businesses especially new ones. Just going to have to wait and bite the bullet as I want something not many others have.
www.sportinghares.com
Thirty-odd years of fieldwork, shooting etc. I gave up on Chinese made Hunters years ago. Le Chameau are top notch (if you have deep pockets) and you get what you pay for. They are brilliant but value for money I settled on Aigles years ago and they've never let me down.
Just treated myself to some aigle parcours ISO today after my muckboots have worn through the lining at the heel, they've lasted 6 years doing circa 4-5 miles most days so I can't complain but fancied a change this time.
after a short bimble in the aigles I'm very impressed fit is slightly smaller than muckboots too so less movement when walking for me, let's hope they last as well.
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What ever you end up with remember to get some odor eaters.
Why?
Not bad looking field boots and at £75.00 a bargain.
http://www.rydale.com/collections/ja...09-malham-sale
Aigle for me - not sure of model, but they're rather good.
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Just bought a pair of Aigle Parcours 2. At £115 they were more than I wanted to spend. But without a doubt the most comfy wellies I have had.
I just hope they last!!
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Last edited by SiSetts; 24th February 2020 at 15:09.
They will, and the warranty is solid if they don’t.
I bought a pair of Aigles over three years ago, not least due to the recommendations and encouragement on here (see above/below), with no problems to date. Like you I was a trifle startled paying out that sort of amount for 'just a pair of wellies' however after a short breaking in period I barely notice wearing them all day now.
Great for countryside walking when it's soaking wet and muddy underfoot.
Have tried lots of "wellies" over the years for walking the dog , fishing, general out in bad weather and these Toggi Columbus boots beat of them hands down IMHO of course....
https://www.onlineforequine.co.uk/to...s-country-boot
Cheers
Have always used Muckboots in the past and found them really comfortable for walking. Needed a new pair when my last ones sprang a leak, after about 10 years, and couldn't find any locally so bought a pair of Aigle. First ones I've had in that brand and so far they seem pretty good.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I have had a pair of Muckboots for about 10 years and they are really very good. There is a 15% off offer currently.
My leather lined chameau arrived today £179.99 at tk maxx is a fantastic price when everyone else is circa £300+++ and £380 direct, must say I’m very pleased
Thanks for the heads up now to find a good boot bag ;)
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/sho...8199?rrec=true
Last edited by R0bertb00th; 6th January 2022 at 23:55.
I have these same boots, bought them from TK Maxx also, albeit I happened upon them in the store. Given the great value of the boots, I was comfortable going direct to Chameau for their boot bag. I'm sure you can get a cheaper alternative, but it's a decent bag and the delivery was super fast.
https://www.lechameau.com/gb/boot-ba...n.html?s=72792
Many thanks order placed
Another big vote for aigle. You can often pick them up in sales. I bought a pair of parcours a couple of years ago and working well.
Bought my wife a pair for Christmas and she loves them.
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