I’m still in my Aigle wellies. Survived 3rd winter now!
However my wife has found wellies didn’t do her Achilles any good so has moved onto Hyland Muck Boots. Certainly bit of an acquired taste aesthetically but warm grippy and last. Don’t cover as high as a wellie though. T
Grub boots seem to have a permanent sale on their website at the moment. Their Fieldline boots are £30 at the moment (down from £80). Like other brands, I think the quality may of dipped, but at that price worth a punt
I'm currently rocking these beauties - the only welly I've found that I don't get floppy socks in - I hate that floppy bit of sock around the toe!... 🙂
https://www.grubswarehouse.com/product-page/fieldline-olive
...and at £30 a ruddy bargain. I might even buy another pair for spares.
EDIT: seem to be out of stock for smaller sizes!
https://www.charlies.co.uk/grubs-men-s-fieldline-4-0-wellington-boots-olive.html
Update: Well after using them for walking the dog pretty much every day for 5 months my Cotswold boots have started leaking, both of them.
So will look through this thread for alternatives.
Spookily, walking the dog this morning and striding through an icy boggy bit, I thought my Decathlon wellies had started leaking after daily winter wear for two years as I suddenly had a cold, wet foot. However, hallelujah, it had somehow splashed up and over the top, and I confirmed their continuing waterproofness by standing in a small pond for a few minutes 🙂
So, again, highly recommended
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/warm-tall-wellies-brown/_/R-p-135928?mc=8395627
I bought the Decathlon ones when this thread first popped up (thanks for the link). So I guess that's five months ago now and no complaints so far.
What's the smallest calf diameter for Decathlon boots? My shapely calves slop around in most wellingtons, despite the cycling (36cm circumference and size 43/9). Just got rid of a lovely pair of neoprene wellies that were very comfortable in the feet, but the slapping shins made them too uncomfortable to walk in. None of the main brands were slim enough, and ladies boots tend to stop at a UK 8 (I tried).
Dubarry Galway slim do, however, fit. Leather takes some looking after.
I don't know exactly, but I'd say probably not tight enough for you. Mine are fine for tucking jeans into but certainly aren't a snug fit on my chicken calves 🙂
I've just measured my calves, and they're about 37cm nekkid. I have the boot legs in the Decathlon wellies (size 44 I think) at their tightest, which I'll be honest isn't massively tight, but I don't find that my shins slap around by the time I've got a pair of jeans tucked down inside them
My Muckboots still keep my feet dry after twelve years or so, although they don’t get worn that often, tbh. Still think they’ve been excellent value for money.
My muck boots derwent 2s are so comfy and warm I sleep in them.
But seriously, I love them, so comfy.propper tread so good for several hours.
Highly recommended.
grubs snowline here. cant get em on now with my fused ankle.
but they are bloody awesome. even good for winter bike riding.
Aigle Parcours 2...I was issued these for my job where I spent all day on farm walking about and they were so comfy and survived for years. Dont do the role anymore but I eventually replaced them for exactly the same for personal use and now everyone in our house has a pair and I wouldnt buy anything else
