anyone have le chameau wellies? worth it? best place to buy?

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Are they worth the money and where is the best place to buy? I was thinking of ebay,

also are they sizes on the small size?

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I have them, they are very comfortable and last well. I bought mine from a tack shop, I'd be concerned about buying from eBay in case they were seconds or something like that.
 
Mine are 8 years old and only now in need of replacement! They're really warm and comfy :) I got mine from a tack shop.
 
I've had to return two pairs of the basic cotton lined ones as the lining as rubbed off and sort of rucked up which was a shame as they were very comfortable up until that point. I've now upgraded to the neoprene lined ones which seem Ok so far although I find the lining grips my socks as I put them on which makes them a little uncomfortable until I've managed to uncurl my toes LOL
 
Got a basic pair in France and had them about 10 years now, Still waterproof but looking a bit dull now (though they have had a tough life). Despite that, they've still outdone a pair of Joules wellies that didn't last 12 months before they sprung a leak. Definitely recommend. :-)
 
OH loves his, which are the leather lined ones.

I had my Aigles for years and when they were finally dying I tried on the new version and the le Chameaus. I went with the Aigles again as they were more cushioned underfoot, but I think the le Chameau were more comfortable to my foot. Not disappointed with the Aigles though!
 
I love mine, this is my second pair. Neoprene lined, got a great deal at the CLA game fair last year
 
My husband has a pair - imo they are not worth the money tbh.

They only get light use, he has had them a couple of years now, so can't really comment whether they are particularly hard wearing.
 
bought mine 10 years ago when they cost me £69 thought that was breaking the bank, looked to replace them & they are now nearly £120 ! :| i wanted to cry ... not sure I will be getting another pair at that price but they are fantastic
 
Another fan! Had my basic ones about 5 years now and they are still going strong. Liked them so much I bought a neoprene pair about 3 years ago too. They kept my feet toasty warm this year on a winter riding holiday to Austria. Definitely worth the money
 
first pair lasted nearly 11 years,second pair the same but have heard quality has diminished recently so went with neoprene lined aigles..................they are an uglier shape of welly but got better reviews than newly manufactured le chameaus when i asked :)
 
My friend gave me her old pair when she bought some new ones (my boots were leaky!).

Was told they wouldn't last long as she had worn them to death over several years, but they would at least tide me over. I have been wearing them for nearly a year, almost everyday and they are still going strong! Super comfy too.
 
Fab boots! My first pair lasted me over ten years, currently 3/4 years into my second pair. My OH still has the pair he bought about 13 years ago and they are still going strong. For me they are well worth the ££!
 
Had my all tracks ones three years now and love them - Hunters never lasted this long. They clean up like new with a good scrub and some of the Hunter rubber spray too, not a single perishing crack.
 
I love mine too! I agree with a previous poster that the Aigles seem a bit squishier underfoot but I've never been uncomfortable in my Camels, even after long dog walks. I have the neoprene ones and they are toasty warm. Size-wise, I think the foot size is about standard, but the calf is fairly slim. Aigles have a wider calf, I believe.
 
What's the grip like? I'm fed up of sliding through mud in my cheapie wellies :,( Suppose a certain amount of mud skating is inevitable, lol
 
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Oh that's what I meant to say, the grip is fab, nothing like Hunters or cheaper ones, more like walking boots!
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Ooh, you've sold them to me based on that! I'm sick of hanging on to my poor ponies to keep me upright :P the mud is bad enough now in 'summer' let alone as we get closer to winter.
 
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