Can we start a 2012 winter boot thread?

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Recommendations and bargains please. My Ariat Mudbusters died on Saturday, bit miffed as only worn them lightly for last 6 months but hey ho. So bearing in mind that AOL think we will be getting snow and ice before the end of October (up North) can we start a this years thread with our best buys, best results from last winter for wellies and the like?
 
I'd be marching them back to where I got them and expecting them to return them to Ariat for an exchange or refund ! 6 months light wear ! they're having a laugh.

I did this with mountain horse, took a while but got a new pair and they've been fine, haven't worn them an awful lot but they seem ok. Not sure I'd buy another pair though, its put me off.

I've just got a pair of fuller fillies country boots, so will let you know how I get on with them.

Co I got them off couldn't have been more helpful, topgear equestrian, higly recommend and £10 cheaper than anywhere else I've seen them, plus selling a fleece for 1p with the boots ! Free delivery and they came next day !

I also have a pair of Avon muckboot co, I've had them before, AMAZING grip in ice and snow, I have a pair of the grippers you can get from bettaware on my other boots, I tend to keep them on a pair so I don't have to keep swapping from boot to boot !
 
I have been through several pairs of "posh" boots (not cheap), I have only 1 horse do they have a easy life, they never seemed to last more than a month or so. I bought a pair of "proper" wellies for only £14 from our local Cornwall Farmers and 8 months later, they are still going strong, I wouldn't wear them off the yard as they look cheap but they have lasted far longer than the trendy boots.
 
MyBoyChe said:
So bearing in mind that AOL think we will be getting snow and ice before the end of October (up North)
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^ What a joke :(

I have a pair of cheap Rydale wellies that I've had for years and are still going strong after several Northern winters!

I can't find my Dubarry-style boots, I'm sure they were Harry Hall but can't seem to find them online so think they might not make them anymore. But they've lasted years too, very hard wear, and still don't leak :D fab grip in the winter.
 
My Ariat Mudbusters lasted 6 weeks! They split really badly too. Gone through loads of wellies and none of them have lasted longer than 3 months. Going to try muck boots I think. Has anyone got Shires Charlbury's country boots? Saw them in my local feed and tack shop and fancy them but couldn't find any reviews online.
 
For winter, I won't wear anything other than muckboots. :)
They're toasty warm, still in fab nick and I've had mine for at least a year now.
Worn from Oct-Apr every day, plus several days here and there through summer - including hacking in them for several hours.
 
I have to confess after 3 pairs of mudbusters in one year and one pair of hunters I caved saved up and bought a pair of le chameaus they're thoroughly neglected had them for two years and love them with all my heart well worth the price tag. Only boots I've ever found that are worth the money :)
 
I bought the "mudruckers" riding boot last year and they've been fab! Still look like new, lovely and warm and the bonus that you dont need to change boots to ride :)
 
I'm going to try Tyne muck boot - last year got the mountain horse and it's been really good, I just want wellies! Can't decide between the Tyne boot or the Tyne sport so would welcome reviews!
 
I've got muck boot co wellies, they're the best. Heavy wear on my last pair and they were waterproof for 4 years, so comfortable that I bought another pair straight away and have had them a year now. The Tyne's are great, but be careful if you have short and fat legs :o they go too high up on me and cut into the back of my knee! Love my Esks though, more than words can say. :)
 
I'm very lucky in that here we don't get mud really so don't need muck boots. But for warm riding boots I can recommend 'Arizona' long leather boots off of Ebay, about £70, choice of lining and very comfy. They are a bit like Mountain Horse style boots.
 
HKM 'madrid' boots off ebay. soooo comfy & warm! only water proof to ankle but I have been putting leather/fabric proof on them and they are fine! love them so much
 
The ONLY wellies in the "can afford" range to buy is the Muckboot Company's boots. I have a pair of Tynes...
 
Had some muck boots which lasted quite a few years (& very warm) but the grip went on the sole and they were really slippy & dangerous, got my money's worth though as prob wore them every day in the winter. Best boots I've ever had are the Tuffa Suffolk - I don't ride in them but muck out 5+ stables a day in the winter and walk the dogs in them all year round - they are really warm & comfy. I'm needing to replace mine now but have just looked on their website & they're £175!!! Eeek!
 
Another with luck boots but the Derwent ones as they have better grip!

Also a pair of hkm belmond boots that have lasted a good year of solid trashing. Just bought myself another pair!
 
Work - Nora Dolomites with sheepskin insoles - will last years.

Riding - Ariat Glaciers - prima loft insulation = toasty toes and flexible lacing system means they fit large calves too :D
 
I bought a pair of Aigle Wellies last year after much research as I was fed up with wet feet.

They are made from rot proof and wee proof rubber which was a definite selling point.

Any they have totally lived up to the job.

They do come up a bit big and are typically cold but I wear a thick pair of fleece socks over my normal socks and my feet are lovely and warm.

Cheapest place I found them was Molevally farmers. Managed to find a free p&p banner add on H&H too!
 
My Tyne boots from Muckboots rub me when I walk around on the ground much in them :( I think they must be shaped toe up slightly for riding in?!
 
Definitely contact them & ask for an exchange/return! - Ariat customer service is really great.
My original mudbusters also fell apart quite soon with very little wear, I contacted them and they got back to me within 3 minutes, I sent them pictures the next day & they sent me a replacement pair free of charge which were with me the next morning! I wasn't expecting anything other than an apology so was over the moon. Fingers crossed these ones seem to be lasting well!

I've heard very very good things about the le chameaus if you're looking for an alternative, haven't tried them myself but everyone who has them seems to love them.
 
I'm going into my 3rd winter with my muck boots - love them but the grip is appalling and often end up on my a**e.

They are so warm though I forgive them.

I have ridden in them a few times but don't like it as the sole is too thick.
 
I'm glad I read this thread, I was going to buy some Ariat Mudbusters because they look robust. Sounds like they fall apart as quickly as Hunters. My current Hunters just sprang a leak - I bought them in April, less than 6 months ago! I checked their website and there is a 12 month warranty on them, which I hadn't realised, so I'll contact the online shop I bought them from to ask for replacements. Every single pair of Hunters I've had only lasted between 5-10 months, so I have no given up, and am also on the search for a truly reliable comfy long lasting pair of wellies / mud boots. The Aigles seem to have good reviews. I tried on Chameaus (several different models) in a shop today, they felt really flimsy, the rubber is quite floppy and soft around your ankles, so no support at all in that area.
 
Nicnac said:
I'm going into my 3rd winter with my muck boots - love them but the grip is appalling and often end up on my a**e.

They are so warm though I forgive them.

I have ridden in them a few times but don't like it as the sole is too thick.
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Are you Bambi? lol! :D

I found the grip superb on the muck boots. Girl, you need to be better balanced!!

Yes, I agree about riding in them, the support is almost too much and doesn't allow much ankle movement. I like ankle movement so they don't get ridden in unless I'm bareback bringing in/turning out.

Oh, while I remember one other good thing about them is that because they are "fitted" and not gaping open at the top, my age old problem of hay collecting in wellies and also losing them in deep mud has been eliminated because they are firmly suctioned to my leg :)
 
I have the Muck Company boots too. Worn every single day for the last year on the count of our crappy weather. Still going strong. Keep my feet toasty too which is next to impossible. 2 thumbs up!

Terri
 
I bought a pair of the Muck Boots for riding in (Tyne?) and while I like the concept they seem a bit small sized and narrow for my feet so I tend to curl my feet up and get cramp so they've only been used a few times and I find them too stiff to ride in so I'm back in chaps and short boots. So if anyone wants a pair of 5s in black at a bargain price, I'm the man(woman) to talk to. They're great boots, just not for me; I'm still looking for something else and think it'll be cheap wellies for now.
 
NOT Toggi Blenheim yard boots. Bought mine in jan this year and loved them because they were warmer than wellies and comfortable. But the only thing that makes them waterproof is the lining which wore through quite quickly and now they leak like a sieve (even walking through wet grass). They only have light use as I only have one horse that I visit twice a day so I'm not in them all day.
I'll be looking at the muck boots as a replacement then.
 
Had a pair of Tyne Muckboots for over 4 years. Used for riding, dog walking & all stable chores so didn't have an easy life.Wore them daily from September to March/April, in all weathers, each year. I suffer from chilblains & didn't have a problem since wearing them.

I think they could have lasted another year but my hubby bought me a new pair as a surprise. Hope they last as long.
 
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