Dubarry Boots

[SirJohn]

Hello, I'm considering whether to buy dubarry boots to replace rubber boots, who has experience with them, are they really as good as rubber boots? are they really waterproof to the edge? what about mud, are there any problems? I would be happy to receive some information and pictures.

 

[milliepops]

i've had a few pairs, because I wear them for hours every day I only get a couple of years out of them but for me they are much nicer than wellies. not AS waterproof I'd say but I've happily sploshed through deep water without getting soggy feet. they clean up well with a bit of TLC. eventually mine crack across the top of the foot but I've normally worn thru the sole by then nearly anyway.

 

[teapot]

My first pair lasted ten years, my second look trashed after two years and I'm someone who religiously looks after boots.

Never had a problem with mud, mine have leaked but that was after standing in sea water for 90mins...

 

[AmyMay]

I’ve had two pairs. Went back to wellies.

 

[Tihamandturkey]

No experience with Dubarry but have several pairs of Cabotswood - a fraction of the price & fabulous ?

 

[AmyMay]

No experience with Dubarry but have several pairs of Cabotswood - a fraction of the price & fabulous ?

Now Cabotswood boots are fabulous.

 

[Tihamandturkey]

Now Cabotswood boots are fabulous.

It was your recommendation on a previous post that encouraged me to buy the first pair ?

 

[AmyMay]

It was your recommendation on a previous post that encouraged me to buy the first pair ?

I’m so pleased they’ve been a success xx

 

[Abby-Lou]

No keep my dubarry boots for best, I do like them, but could not bring myself to use them on the yard

 

[Tihamandturkey]

I’m so pleased they’ve been a success xx

Thank you ?

 

[Lunavix]

I have had my dubarry boots for 7 years. They are fab and I highly recommend. You do need to look after the leather though

 

[SirJohn]

Thanks for the Replys

 

[MrsMozart]

They need looking after, which makes them a No in my books as a daily yard boot. Very nice for just riding or mooching about in though.

 

[MrsMozart]

I haven't tried these but they're a good price at the moment. Says they're waterproof and breathable.

https://www.houseofbruar.com/x-banb...oUu-wPVH8NkqJzExFyP4yk1DLcLBn6bRoCZy4QAvD_BwE

 

[SirJohn]

what else have you done with your dubarrys, seen once that a woman was hiking in the mudflats with her boots on, i would like to know what they can stand because i want to get some too

 

[AmyMay]

what else have you done with your dubarrys, seen once that a woman was hiking in the mudflats with her boots on, i would like to know what they can stand because i want to get some too

Well, they’re supposed to be able to withstand pretty much anything - but they certainly don like salt water of any kind. And after a couple of weeks don’t like any water....

 

[SirJohn]

Well, they’re supposed to be able to withstand pretty much anything - but they certainly don like salt water of any kind. And after a couple of weeks don’t like any water....

so do they leak quickly?

 

[AmyMay]

so do they leak quickly?

In my experience, yes.

 

[SirJohn]

In my experience, yes.

that's not good, they are advertised as replacement rubber boots. did the manufacturer react?

 

[brighteyes]

that's not good, they are advertised as replacement rubber boots. did the manufacturer react?

I bet you'd find lots of reviews if you Google. Not just by horse people.

 

[Hero**]

I have dubarrys but spend most of my time in Aigle parcours wellies. They're practical, comfortable and appear to be indestructible so far! The dubarrys are more my fancy day out boots.