What's the longest lasting pair of wellies...

[MochaDun]

..that you've purchased? I mean ones which can cope with having to wade through v wet muck heaps without rotting the rubber and getting holes/cracks but also be good in deep muddy fields (ie, good grip) but are also comfy (not much to ask ). I have been buying very cheap wellies for years (under £10 a pair) but they last me 6 months tops I reckon before they split. So wondering if I should bite the bullet and buy a pair that will last and last

 

[BeanyG]

I have a pair of argyll wellies that are at least 20years old n not looking even slightly like they might give up soon. They are very comfy and fairly warm as far as wellies go, not sure if new ones are as well made though :S
N&F

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Muck boots - Derwent I think the 'style' is called. I wear mine all year and I also walk the dogs in mine They are also warm and toasty when no matter how cold and the neoprene gives you a cushion so they are comfy. They a have a chunky sole with a decent tread with no slipping and sliding Despite my best efforts they last me at least 3 winters of turning out, mucking out and dog walking - so very good value for money IMO

 

[hayinamanger]

Aigle Parcours (sp) with red neoprene lining. They seem expensive initially, but they are so comfortable and long lasting, I have had them at least 6 years without any leaks. I can't recommend them highly enough.

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

The farmers swear by Dunlop Purofort but I havent tried them, good for the chaps.

I have been wearing Le Chameau neoprene ones and they have lasted 2.5 years in the Cairngorms 24x7 altho they are just beginning to degrade. For comparison, crummy Hunters lasted 3-6 months here.

 

[flipthelid]

Another vote for Aigle Pacours!! Love them Sooooo warm in the winter which is unusual for wellies. They seem expensive but had mine nearly 2 years and when not covered in mud, they still look new!

 

[FairyLights]

green cheap "farmers" wellies from the agri store.

 

[MochaDun]

green cheap "farmers" wellies from the agri store.

That's what I buy so I must be doing something wrong with them!

Slinky - thanks for the reminder of those muckboots.

Aigle Parcours look lovely..but pricey...

Ho hum decisions decisions...

 

[NativePonyLover]

When I was trying on wellies, the sales assistant told me that the manufacturers tend to recommend that wellington's should last between 3-6 months

I then decided not to buy terribly expensive pair (have had Muck Boots, Hunters, Woof Wear and Joules in the past) and went with a £40 Toggi pair. So far, a few months in and they are proving to last longer than some I've had!

 

[Bestdogdash]

Husband and I bought each other a pair of neoprene lined Chamois wellies 20 years ago. Still in excellent condition (and v hard used) and exceptionally warm. Worth the extra investment !

 

[Star_Chaser]

nearly 4 years worn daily during winter and wet weather (walk the dogs) cost £10 from the local garden centre much more comfy than my hunters which despite the cost lasted a couple of months before falling apart! Finally died thanks to a couple of small holes made from clambering over the barbed wire fences now make great flower pots

 

[Zerotolerance]

Le Chameau are just so much better than any others I've had- definitely worth the extra cost!

 

[Jnhuk]

Certainly not hunters any more

My muck boots only lasted one year, Dublin ones only last one winter before splitting and my OH's lining died although his didn't split

Heard good things about Le Chameau but some of their £ are but does anyone have the cheaper ones (at £65) and how do they compare?

 

[katherine1975]

My Le Chameau wellies are 10 years old and still going strong, I wear them everyday at the stables. Expensive but worth the investment.

 

[Piglet]

I've been asking myself the same question as I have gone through 5 pairs of Welles (some expensive) in the last 9 months and the only ones which have lasted costed me £14 cheap ones from our local farm shop.

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Certainly not hunters any more

Heard good things about Le Chameau but some of their £ are but does anyone have the cheaper ones (at £65) and how do they compare?

I have some of the cheaper Le Chameau (without the neoprene lining), find them extremely comfortable and warm (extremely unusual for my feet to stay warm in wellies). Not worn hard and only about 8 months old but still look like new. Very pleased with them. Girl who works for me has the neoprene ones, wears them hard every day and hers are nearly two years old, still good.

I tried muck boots but they make my feet really sweaty and I did not find them particularly comfortable as they were quite heavy for me.

 

[CrazyMare]

Reading this with interest....

Killed several pairs of Hunters, so bought a pair of Muck Boots - Only to develop 10p peice size blisters in one wearing. Persevered for 4 weeks but still no luck. Have given those to my Mum now, and on the look out again!

 

[texel]

My mum bought me a pair of Hunter wellies at the start IMF my BHSAI course and they lasted 15 years I was very pleased with them

 

[texel]

Aaaaargh IMF should be of !!! Blasted iPhone

 

[charlimouse]

I have found Muck Boot Derwents the best, although I have yet to have a pair that have lasted over a year without going into holes. I just resign myself to having wet feet!

 

[Boulty]

I personally love my Ariat mudbusters had them 4 or so years now and still going strong (great for dog walking in the snow in winter as well warm feet and decent grip). I even used to ride in them in particularly rubbish weather when I didn't want to change boots as they are apparently designed to be safe to do this in. Only fault is that have a bit of a gouge out of one of the heel, totally self inflicted due to repeatedly using that heel to boot a stiff kick bolt with! I am going to cry when they eventually break! I did have a nice pair of Toggi ones too before these and they were really comfy and warm but the neoprene lining made my feet sweat too much so had to replace them

 

[cremedemonthe]

Dunlop

 

[woodlandswow]

Aigle Parcours (sp) with red neoprene lining. They seem expensive initially, but they are so comfortable and long lasting, I have had them at least 6 years without any leaks. I can't recommend them highly enough.

yes! apart from mine are only yellow lined … had them at least 6 years and still good enough to wade through water jumps

 

[I See Clover]

Toggi wellies. Had them 8/9 years and still going strong. On the other hand, I bought a pair of Hunter wellies last year and have numerous holes in them. Won't be going near them again!

 

[elbee]

Aigle Parcours (sp) with red neoprene lining. They seem expensive initially, but they are so comfortable and long lasting, I have had them at least 6 years without any leaks. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Agree Argyll parlours are great, mine have lasted 2 years so far, worn every day. All other wellies died after 6 months, if not before. Argylls are definitely worth the extra. You get what you pay for.

 

[elbee]

Agree Argyll parlours are great, mine have lasted 2 years so far, worn every day. All other wellies died after 6 months, if not before. Argylls are definitely worth the extra. You get what you pay for.

Aigles...sorry

 

[Toast]

I managed to wreck 2 pairs of muck boots each in 6 months. My sisters hunters lasted 14 years!