What wellies?

Can I have recommendations for some decent wellies? Just been out in the slush and my 20 year old Hunters have sprung a leak so time for some new…

Decent quality and warm ish for all year round general household use/ pottering. Not too rugged/heavy. Knee height rather than ankle type. Helpful if they could be worn walking to the shops and back without dragging the heel.

Not keen on more Hunters, these were a gift and they’re all far too expensive for my liking.

Ta.

Really like my Muckboots.

Neoprene upper so nice and comfy. Seem pretty good for walking. Done some country walks with them. Supple.

My muck boots perished after one year.

I have grubs now,  but would go for le chameau if you can afford

I have Hunters and Le Chameau. The Hunters are less comfortable, less grippy and overall lesser !

Aigle or Decathlon.  Or Toggi.  Look for the neoprene lined ones and try theme on with some decent long socks/stockings.

decent long socks/stockings

Recommendations ?

Aigle Parcours. Decathlon have some reduced.

Got issued them for my job and they have been excellent…hardwearing and comfortable on long days. Rest of my household all have them now

My Aigle Parcours ISO are around 11 or 12 years old and in daily use from October to February.  They are still in superb condition and look likely to last as long again.  My wife has a pair too. The only issue is that the neoprene lining is very warm – fine in cold weather, but if it’s warm and muddy, they can be a bit too warm.  Highly recommended.

If Hunters are too expensive then so are Aigle and Le Chameau

Hunters too expensive for what they are IMO – paying for the brand. I like the look of the Chameau and Aigle …

I don’t have a pair as they weren’t in stock in my size in the shop I visited, but these Goodyears from Grisport looked good for a reasonable price

https://www.grisport.co.uk/gifts-for-him-c85/stream-navy-wellington-p4505

Yellow Dunlops if you identify yourself as Hebridean 😉

Hunters used to be good quality, but it took a real nosedive a few years back.  I don’t know if they were bought out by some chancers who kept the name but downgraded quality, but it smacks of that.  Enshitification I think it’s called.

In which case, Aigle Parcours of some variety. Decathlon usually stock them if you have one nearby.

Bekina, all those Belgian dairy farmers can’t be wrong….can they?