Country/yard boots

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holeymoley

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Completely done to death I know but I’m wondering if there’s any new recommendations lately for country style yard boots for daily wear? For general yard duties and bringing in from field. I’ve been buying the KTY boots annually, I think they’re fab for the price but need renewed every year. I’ve had Dublin river boots before but I didn’t rate them they cracked over time. I have Dubarrys which are excellent but I can’t wear them on a daily basis at the price of them. Recommendations please!
 
Thanks, I meant to add I suffer from Reynauds in the colder months so it really has to be a lined boot instead of welly. I’ll have a check of the ones mentioned, I’ve not heard of them.
 
Another vote for bareback boots, I've not looked after mine at all and they've lasted about 5years and still going strong. For longer boots I really like cabotswood boots - expensive (for me) at full price but they have excellent sales. The only problem I find with them is that I destroy the insides, but they normally last for a couple of years of yard / allotment work.
 
timefort said:
Another vote for bareback boots, I've not looked after mine at all and they've lasted about 5years and still going strong. For longer boots I really like cabotswood boots - expensive (for me) at full price but they have excellent sales. The only problem I find with them is that I destroy the insides, but they normally last for a couple of years of yard / allotment work.
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I had 3 pairs of cabotswoods in a row I think, they were NOT lasting me multiple years 😂 but I was very bad to them and also waited for a decent seconds sale. I also wore out the lining in no time! But given I re-purchased multiple times I'm not NOT recommending them.
 
I have Tuffa suffolk boots for yard- sheepskin lined, waterproof, can fit to your legs so no hay goes down
Last pair lasted from the wet badminton of 2014 to last year
They were about £260 I think so double a cheap pair but I got 5 x the amount of wear
Go a size down if you're any way in between sizes as they size big
 
Hiking boots all the way. They give good ankle support (essential for me since I smashed my ankle) but are light and comfy. I have some Karrimoor ones from the Factory Shop that have seen me through all winter without wet feet and I also bought some second hand Salomon Goretex ones which are brilliant too.
 
I have Mark Todd country boots, v comfy and lasting well so far. Also have neoprene lined wellies, and also use a sockett/boot thing on my feet that helps keep them warm and wicks away any sweat - could not be without them now!
 
holeymoley said:
Thanks, I meant to add I suffer from Reynauds in the colder months so it really has to be a lined boot instead of welly. I’ll have a check of the ones mentioned, I’ve not heard of them.
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I also suffer and add sheepskin insoles to Aigle Iso Parcours (which are neoprene lined). You might have to size up half a size or so (I didn't) depending on thickness of insole, but mine have been amazing. Wellies are on their 6th year at least and I've replaced the insoles twice, I think. I use hiking boots for dry weather/mild mud!
 
This isn’t much help to you but my mum bought me a pair of country boots from Fast Tack Direct back in the day, I think they were about £60. That was more than 10 years ago and they still look pretty alright! It’s wild! They’re not as watertight as they once were but they’re still comfy for walking, can ride in them, wear them in the mud etc. I wish I’d bought more back in the day!
 
I sent for some Bareback boots. I have a high instep and wide feet. Unfortunately I couldn't get my feet into them past the ankle area of the boots.
 
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