Men's Wellies Recommendations?

[Hackback]

As title - does anyone have recommendations for a comfortable, thick soled welly (or similar long waterproof boot) for dog walking in tough muddy conditions? OH has very high insteps and clearly very delicate feet as he seems to get blisters easily. He keeps buying cheap wellies (and keeps getting blisters) so I thought I'd get him some nice ones for Christmas. Thought about Ariats as I don't think you can beat them for comfort, but the wellies don't seem to have brilliant reviews.

PS Well done me for catching the autocorrect every time!

 

[Gloi]

I like my muck boot wellies they are very comfy. Grubbs too are good.

 

[tda]

My OH requested Le Chameau wellies for Xmas, leather lined with a zip ? he will be wearing them for the next 20 years ☺
I like Aigle because They are not heavy, but maybe not the best for walking.

Look for something with a Vibram sole

 

[HappyHollyDays]

David Marlin has just done a survey on the best wellies for almost every conceivable use. Have a look at his website for the results. The usual rubbish ones came out bottom but there were some surprising winners.

 

[Scotsbadboy]

My Grubbs lasted a year! I now stick to hiking boots from Go Outdoors and they are just easy, comfortable and versatile. I wear them for dog walking, in the garden and at the yard.

 

[Spotherisk]

Aigle or le Chemeau are both good for walking in. My OH is hard on wellies and they don’t last more than two years, he vacillates between neoprene and leather lined.

 

[VioletStripe]

I adore my Aigles, my partner and his dad are obsessed with Muck Boots!

 

[Ben2684]

Muck boots are amazing. Mine are on their 4th winter

 

[Hackback]

Thank you very much everyone for the good ideas. Some seriously nice looking (and expensive) boots - I hope he appreciates this!

 

[pansymouse]

Dunlop Puroforts - inexpensive but robust and effective with a great grip. I swear by them; I'm the only one that doesn't have designer wellies at my yard and the only one who hasn't fallen on her arse in the mud!