Which wellies to buy?!

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I'm fed up of my wellies cracking and getting wet feet. Nothing worse!
Which wellies would you recommend? Currently I'm between Aigle Parcours and Ariat Mudbusters.
Opinions please 😀
 
I'm watching this because my 2nd pair of Caldene Westield ones are letting in water - they sold me the 2nd pair for half price because the original ones didn't last, but there are no better. I do walk half a mile in mine to and from the yard every morning so need some that will stand up to that, and I want neoprene lined for warmth.
 
Muck Boots, waterproof, comfortable, warm AND you can ride in them (if you get the right ones). My only criticism is that the tread isn't terribly deep so grip in slippy/icy situations isn't brilliant.
 
Seelands, All rounders.

Neoprene lined, my last pair cost me £54 from our local Equine store/feed merchants and have lasted me 4 1/2 years, in use virtually everyday. I ride in them, walk miles in them and can`t fault them. I`ve just been and bought a new pair, Gone up a bit now, £64 quid lol, but worth every penny. I`m usually a size 5, but get a size 4 in these as they`re roomy.
 
Le Chameau, first pair lasted 6 years until lining starting to go a little so just bought my second pair. I have the neoprene lined ones which are lovely and warm. Fab boots and quite light to wear as well, very comfy ☺️
 
I've got the Aigle Parcours. Worn several hours every day and currently 3.5 years old. They're a bit chunky to look at but so comfortable to walk in and don't feel heavy at all. Keep my feet warm in winter pretty well too. I'd definitely recommend them.
 
Look in an agricultural merchants rather than tack shop. I have a pair of Dunlop Puraforts that have been great, particularly this winter when they have had to be used for most of the day everyday. A few pairs of cheap skiing socks do grand for very cold days though the soles of these wellies seem pretty well insulated.
 
The only wellingtons I buy are Toggi Wanderer Plus unisex. The comfiest and warmest I've ever worn and last ages. I've just bought only my third pair in 15 years. Paid £70. Great for larger calves too and a good height
 
I went for Aigle , they are clumpy but the foot bed is great ( very important as I must have good foot support ) and they are very very warm but they are too wide for me .
The chameau ones looked nicer legs fitted better but the footbed was terrible .
 
Agree with Goldenstar, if you have smaller calves Le Chameau will probably fit better. However, if like me you have big calves LC won't fit and the Aigle are great.
 
If you wear them to drive to the yard just get cheapie & resign yourself to replacing frequently. If you don't it's worth looking at the expensive ones provided your horse doesn't habitually stand on your foot.
 
catkin said:
Look in an agricultural merchants rather than tack shop. I have a pair of Dunlop Puraforts that have been great, particularly this winter when they have had to be used for most of the day everyday. A few pairs of cheap skiing socks do grand for very cold days though the soles of these wellies seem pretty well insulated.
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This, I have found them very warm too though actually. They advertised as -20C or something because of their construction.
 
Why waste money on names? Just buy normal bog standard Dunlops; retail at £12 usually, stick a pair of insoles in them for extra comfort. Mine are on their third season, still loads of grip and no sign of cracking in spite of being used on rough tracks and deep clay. Not suitable to ride in though but brill for everything else and you don't wince at the cost too much if you stick the fork in them as I did my last pair!
 
I've always bought cheap wellies (have to be neoprene though, as I'm in them so much of the day) but they sprung leaks so quickly! Had a recent "big" birthday and was given Le Chameaus. Nearly had a heart attack at the price hubby paid but they really are bliss! Very comfortable, warm and light on the feet, close-fitting so no slopping about in them. It's not the name, it's the quality!!
 
I bought the Aigle parcours,neoprene lined wellies Autumn 2014. Very pleased with them,worth every penny. Always used to have muck boots which I did like but after 3 pairs in a row only did 2 winters each before starting to crack & wear out I splashed out on the Aigles. Look great still,little signs of wear,warm & comfy. When/if! they wear out I'd buy the same again.
 
I have nver paid more than £10 for wellies, and never had problems with my choices. My new pair this winter are Dunlop at £8.95 and they are comfortable and warm an usually last three years including long walks for the dog in them. Not suitable for riding in though if you want to do that.
 
aigle parcours for me, expensive but very warm and comfy, plenty of room for my calves...my seelands only lasted 1 winter before leaking so although about a third of the price I wouldn't buy again. my aigles have now done 2 winters and still look new if I wash them, my feet tend to be cold and even with thick socks in cheaper wellies they get frozen so now I know how good aigles are I will keep with them..
 
I've gone for Hunters (Norris)I have read poor reviews of them since they started to manufacture abroad, but I find them comfortable.
I found Muck boots warm, comfortable and hardwearing but heavy they made my leg swell terribly behind the knee.
My first pair of Hunters lasted 18years. I have only had this pair a few months but I'm pleased. I bought my OH a pair of Le Chameau for light work - meeting clients on site, they lasted a week before they started to leak he is back in his Administrators!
 
I've got a pair of Hoggs wellies which are inexpensive but extremely durable, comfortable and I think look decent too. I've worn mine everyday to tend to the horses for several years now and have also taken long walks in them and they are still in excellent condition. I do have very wide feet and find them good for that so might not suit someone with narrow feet.
 
HollyWoozle said:
I've got a pair of Hoggs wellies which are inexpensive but extremely durable, comfortable and I think look decent too. I've worn mine everyday to tend to the horses for several years now and have also taken long walks in them and they are still in excellent condition. I do have very wide feet and find them good for that so might not suit someone with narrow feet.
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Me too. I've recently gotten these ones and the guys at my work who spend a lot of time out in muddy fields wear them too:

http://www.hoggs.co.uk/prodcut_details.php?catid=121&product_id=312
 
I've just bought the Aigle ones from the shop I bought the Caldene ones from a couple of years ago. He no longer stocks them, said they were forever being returned and in fact he said he doesn't stock any neoprene lined ones for under £100 nowadays, they just aren't any good
 
I have tried a few of the expensive wellies and they last no longer than cheap ones from my local farm suppliers so I now buy cheap wellies and use thermal wellie liners.
 
Maesfen said:
Why waste money on names? Just buy normal bog standard Dunlops; retail at £12 usually, stick a pair of insoles in them for extra comfort. Mine are on their third season, still loads of grip and no sign of cracking in spite of being used on rough tracks and deep clay. Not suitable to ride in though but brill for everything else and you don't wince at the cost too much if you stick the fork in them as I did my last pair!
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Yep I've given up on equestrian wellies and bought a pair of dunlops and put insoles in. I can't afford the top of the range ones, and muck boots etc just split
 
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