Aldi riding wear, any good?

[henmother]

Hello all, long time lurker first time poster. Dad has just rang to say aldi are selling jods, high viz reversible bodywarmers, riding thermals, riding socks and hoodys on Sunday. Should I avoid like the plague or pick up some bargains to see me through the winter? Have you bought any of their riding wear before? Was the quality ok? What about sizings, jods come in small medium and large? Thank you all.

 

[Natch]

I think quite a few people on here buy them. Might have a look myself this year

 

[Bobbly]

I bought some jods last time but they are very thin....

 

[FfionWinnie]

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week42Sunday12.htm

 

[nat_1]

Only had the jods,come up slightly big imo,but are thick n warm

 

[Carefreegirl]

The socks are good.

 

[henmother]

Oo, sounds positive, 12.99 for a kids is a good price!i'm a bit worried about the sizings tho, I'm kind of 12 legs but hips 14, can't stand baggy jods so might have to put up with a medium and an unattractive overhang, thank god for baggy jumpers thank you.

 

[henmother]

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week42Sunday12.htm

thankyou, am rubbish at linkys.

 

[TrasaM]

Oo, sounds positive, 12.99 for a kids is a good price!i'm a bit worried about the sizings tho, I'm kind of 12 legs but hips 14, can't stand baggy jods so might have to put up with a medium and an unattractive overhang, thank god for baggy jumpers thank you.

I'm a size 12 with narrow hips and i got their medium they are quite generous. Don't think there will be an overhang I got mine in summer and they are quite thin so maybe they do a heavier type now with winter coming?

 

[true dragon]

must make a trip to aldi on sunday! im a hi viz addict! so anything new and cheap is a must!!!!!

 

[B_2_B]

Thanks for the heads up! Will have to get my mum to get me some cause I'm at the yard from 7 on Sundays all day! Hope she will

 

[Carefreegirl]

Slightly off topic but whilst you're there, their own brand of Baileys is very nice and only £3.99

 

[geegee1959]

Thank you for letting us know,i might go and have a browse

 

[VikkiL]

I brought a pair of Jods last year and have been very impressed with the quality. They seem hard wearing and are quite comfy.

 

[alwaysbroke]

Bought a very reasonably priced Hi vis exercise sheet last year very impressed would def buy again

 

[stencilface]

I quite like that gilet - might have to pop there on sunday - and Baileys for £3.99, is that even legal?

 

[henmother]

Slightly off topic but whilst you're there, their own brand of Baileys is very nice and only £3.99

their own brand of amaretto slips down a treat too

 

[henmother]

I'm a size 12 with narrow hips and i got their medium they are quite generous. Don't think there will be an overhang I got mine in summer and they are quite thin so maybe they do a heavier type now with winter coming?

they say they are winter jods so hopefully they'll be a bit thicker, they also have a set of riding thermals for under ten snots so I'll be investing in those. I'll go for a 12, thankyou, damn my child bearing hips that will never bear a child!!!

 

[PoppyAnderson]

I've had a gilet from there, a good few years ago now and it's been great.

 

[katherine1975]

I bought jods and socks last time they had horsey stuff. The jods are quite thick and socks are really nice too.

 

[TrasaM]

they say they are winter jods so hopefully they'll be a bit thicker, they also have a set of riding thermals for under ten snots so I'll be investing in those. I'll go for a 12, thankyou, damn my child bearing hips that will never bear a child!!!

Great then I will invest in another pair or two. I've had six weeks of box rest and unrestricted grazing so the extra stretch will be appreciated as I don't think I'll fit into any of my other ones and I want to start back riding next week.

 

[Double_choc_lab]

In the past I've bought jod boots for £14.99. They're leather and lasting well.

 

[FlaxenPony05]

Sounds silly but is this stuff guaranteed to be in every Aldi shop? Don't want to go all the way there and find nothing

 

[B_2_B]

Do they ever put the stuff out early, like tomorrow late afternoon?

 

[henmother]

Sounds silly but is this stuff guaranteed to be in every Aldi shop? Don't want to go all the way there and find nothing

as far as I know its national but you might be best off ringing your local store, I know there Sunday specials can go pretty quick so might be worth getting there early doors.

 

[Kat]

I've never had bad stuff from aldi. The Bailey's is good, so is the pimms, and the wine, and the cheese, and the chocolate etc etc etc

 

[TigerTail]

Does nobody else refuse to buy horsey gear from non horsey shops?

I support my local, small tack shop - I get specialised advice, fittings and decent products.
I refuse to feed the supermarkets that have crippled our farming industries and are now trying to branch out into equestrianism, golf, swimming etc.

 

[Bobby&me]

I got the jods and socks in aldis the last time they had them in and they are alright they do the job but i got a size large (im 12/14) and they are too big always falling down lol will def be in the line at the door waiting when they open on sunday morning for a hi-vis body warmer, a pair of jods and a btl of baileys

 

[Chunkie]

Does nobody else refuse to buy horsey gear from non horsey shops?

I support my local, small tack shop - I get specialised advice, fittings and decent products.
I refuse to feed the supermarkets that have crippled our farming industries and are now trying to branch out into equestrianism, golf, swimming etc.

I buy my food locally, but cannot afford to be so idealistic all of the time - I have a limited amount of money.

Also, I am already supporting my local farmer (livery), vet, farrier, dentist, back lady, riding instructor, etc.

If Aldi have gloves in - buy them, they are fab!

 

[flirtygerty]

Does nobody else refuse to buy horsey gear from non horsey shops?

I support my local, small tack shop - I get specialised advice, fittings and decent products.
I refuse to feed the supermarkets that have crippled our farming industries and are now trying to branch out into equestrianism, golf, swimming etc.

I have 3 pairs of Aldi jods 2 black 1 cream, the cream are slightly thinner material but more than adequate, all have long legs, I also bought 2 pairs of jodpur boots, black in case I ever get to show my lad, still in box and a brown pair I never have off my feet, the gin is nice.
I do support local tack shops, probably because Aldi doesn't sell feed, tack etc and yes you do get good advice, but what's wrong with saving money, it pays for a trip to the coast that we and the horses enjoy.