Decent yard boots like Ariat Terrain (but cheaper!)

[Cinnamontoast]

My Ariats are really wearing out, I have to admit defeat, my feet are wet. I love these boots but I'm loathe to spend £130 right before Christmas. Does anyone have recommendations? Waterproof, supportive, lace up, strictly no zips, will be doubling up as dog walking boots.

 

[pippixox]

To be honest I have tried different boots and so far Ariats have been worth the money. Bought slightly cheaper mark Todd and mountains horse (not much cheaper though!) and they have barely made one winter.
I have got some aigle wellies which are really comfy even on dog walks.

 

[splashgirl45]

i have also got aigle wellies and am now on my 4th winter, really comfy and warm and still waterproof....

 

[neddy man]

Try www.tuffaboots.com i have the dartmoor laced front rear zip,(not your choice) but sprayed with their waterproofer dry for over 2 years, hard wareing comfy from day 1, see website for a big choice of styles/ designs well within budget price.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I had the Tuffa pink laced boots, also died a death, saw me through the accident! They don't do them anymore or I'd be buying multiple pairs.

 

[Gazen]

Steed boots from Kramer. About £70, very similar in comfort levels to the Ariats.

 

[View]

If you don't need to be able to ride in them, I recommend Bates Boulder 4 1/2 inch tactical boots teamed with the waterproof spray from Tuffa. About £75 for the boots. I use them for yard work, teaching duties, walking, and my full time job around buses.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Steed boots from Kramer. About £70, very similar in comfort levels to the Ariats.

Thank you so much! These are lovely. Do you know if they're true to size?

 

[MrsMozart]

Sports Direct for a variety of very well priced waterproof walking boots. I used a pair for a good part of last winter. Found the grip very good on muddy fields.

 

[Kaylum]

Steed boots for me as well i bought a size 7 i am a 6 but wear thick socks.

 

[Old Speckled Hen]

Have a look at Eileen Douglas, they always seem to have good prices for Ariat

 

[tankgirl1]

Cheapo wellies for me!

 

[albeg]

Sports Direct for a variety of very well priced waterproof walking boots. I used a pair for a good part of last winter. Found the grip very good on muddy fields.

I bought a pair of Gelert ones earlier today for about €35 including delivery. I'll update on what they're like when they arrive (though this pair are for walking to my bus/work)

 

[Xanthoria]

You can get Ariat Terrains for $75-85 in the US (59-67 pounds) - surely delivery can't be that crazy?

 

[Red-1]

You can get Ariat Terrains for $75-85 in the US (59-67 pounds) - surely delivery can't be that crazy?

You have to be careful, I visited America with a saddle for a friend to try English riding, with saddle pads, girth etc. I forgot one of the girths, and I thought no matter, I will get it next year, but she tried to helpfully post it to me.

It was not expensive to post, but the customs fees they wanted were extortionate, I think there could have been an appeal, but it was only a cheap, old girth, so the most cost effective thing to do was refuse delivery. I lost the girth and she lost the postage.

 

[Steerpike]

I've brought a couple of riding hats from America for different places, one I got charged for the customs fees the other I didn't, both were the same price. I think it's a bit bit and miss with custom fees.

 

[Xanthoria]

Here's something I found on a very quick search: https://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/internet.htm

If you buy goods online from outside the EU for delivery to the UK, you'll have to pay Customs Duty (if over £120 value) and Import VAT (if over £18) on top of the purchase price (including duties), though Customs Duty is waived if the amount of the calculated duty payable is £7 or less. In addition, there may also be a handling fee to pay to the carrier. [At the time of this guide, the Parcel Force fee is £8.)

So for a pair of boots at $85 you'd pay VAT but no customs, plus whatever shipping.

You don’t pay VAT or Customs Duty when your things are sent back to you – they must be described as ‘personal belongings’ on the customs declaration. So that girth could have been sent that way

 

[webble]

I have a cheap pair of wellies from Charlies that have survived two horrid winters so far and managed not to get pulled off my feet by the mud, worth a look if you have one near you

 

[Scarlett]

Have you seen/tried the Woof Wear Horizon boots? I bought them as I wasn't willing to pat Ariat Terrain prices but needed something similar. Waterproof, sturdy, comfortable and I have walked miles in mine quite happily.

I found mine for £50 on Ebay. Sizing does come up big though.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I bought these and have only tried them on I n the house, but they're lk,e gloves for feet! So comfy, thank you for the recommendation. I bought the riding/crossover boot, so slightly more expensive than the yard boot, £89. Brilliant, thank you @Gazen.

Steed boots from Kramer. About £70, very similar in comfort levels to the Ariats.

 

[MagicMelon]

I live in my Dubarrys. My last pair lasted about 8 years of daily abuse and am now 3 years through my second pair. Yes, they're pricey but I just have the regular slip-on ones which are totally waterproof, I poo pick the yard and field, ride in them daily and walk the dog in them. Have even hiked up hills in them no problem. Love them.