OK my last "what winter footwear to buy" post! Please help....

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Nicki85

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I just can't decide! It's driving me crazy!!! Criteria::

Sutible for getting very muddy
Can be hosed off
Good soles- not slippery in the mud/ ice
Comfy must be sutible for walking
Warm!
OKish for riding (talking about hacking not schooling)

Can anyone help me?

I've narrowed the list to--
MH Active Winter Rider
MH Fusion Winter High Rider
Muckboot Tyne
Ariat- Glacier tall boot

Any other suggestions??
I've treid the Grasmeres and found them too "saggy" and they didn't offer enough support. Conistons and Durberrys were to nice.. couldn't imagine trekking through mud with them on!

Thank you to everyone that helps
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Personally I love the Ariats and use and abuse mine dresadfully. There is little or no difference in the support offerd by the Glacier and Grasmere as they are essentially the same boot but in different materials.
 
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Ariat Wellies

they are the best, suitable for riding/walking can be hosed off and still fit if you wear them with jeans and don't have skinny legs.

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Ooh yes, I bought a pair a few weeks ago and can't believe I never tried them before! They are also lined with thin neoprene so quite toasty too. And a proper heel/tread for riding - I'm delighted with mine.
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Le Chameau

Bloody expensive although I bought mine from an ebay shop for £120 but as I wear them every day and they last for years definitely worth the investment. Tbh, i do see them as being an investment. I've had mine for nearly three years and there is no sign of wear on the treads.

My feet are warm and with having very dodgy knees, the anti slip soles are vital - and brilliant. The neoprene makes them super comfy and because these are made specifically for outdoor activities including stalking etc, they are great for walking in.

Alternatively buy some good gore-tex hiking boots and use proper hiking gaitors to keep your legs dry. Then you've got the flexibility of regular boots with wet weather protection only when you need it.
 
You have looked at the mountain horse boots, I have brown high riders and they are used like my old duberrys, hosed off and generally mistreated and are still great 18 months later.



Edited for bad spelling and general rubbishness
 
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