Need to get some decent wellies for walking the dog and gardening.  I've tried all sorts from cheap to expensive and they all seem to have a very short life. They usually split or perish or both and I've had enough!! Anyone out there who is actually pleased with their wellies? Look forward to hearing from you :-)

The ones I have just bought are, on paper, ideal. Good cleats on the sole, supple and long. However, they are heavy and clumpy and I don't like them. Don't feel I have wasted too much money as they were about £30. They are called Town and Country

Now if anyone can come up with a pair of short waterproof boots with good grip in the mud, do let me know. Proviso is that I have large feet 8.5 to 9 and funny shaped feet so need to try them on rather then order directly off the Internet.

Hi Wendy

I tried lots of different wellies without much success.  Eventually invested in a pair of Aigle Parcours.  Very expensive but, to me, worth every penny.  Very good grip, comfortable, good support and excellent for walking, even long distances.  I have had them for two winters so far and last year wore them constantly and they are as good as new.  I really love them.

If you search for an earlier thread (in the general section of the Board Index) you'll find lots of comments and recommendations about various makes of wellies which you might find useful.  The thread was called 'Which Wellies?'  (Sorry - not sure how to link it).

Hope this helps.  Certainly eventually finding a pair of good wellies which met my needs was wonderful, especially after years of putting up with discomfort, blisters and leaks!

Good luck with your search.   X

I'd had MuckBoots (the Derwent type) for years, but the quality seemed to have deteriorated and they didn't last very long at all. Having "bigger" calfs the neoprene stretch suited me well but I didn't want to keep having to buy new ones. The boot itself was fine, I just found I was wearing the soles out very quickly (previous boots had lasted around 2 years but the recent ones only lasted about 6 months). So I asked the question on here about recommendations and the Aigle Parcours got a good report. I did buy them but really haven't got on very well with them, they just aren't as comfy as my old MuckBoots. So on doing yet another search I came across Grub boots and have had mine for about a month now (http://www.grubsbootsonline.co.uk/shop/4580619657/Grubs-Frostline). Same comfort as the MuckBoots, if not better, but the soles are MUCH better and will hopefully last a bit longer. We shall see......

What do you think of the sizing of the grub boots are they good for people with wide feet and fat calves? :)

My regular shoe size is a 5 and I always took a 5 with MuckBoots, so ordered the same with the Grubs. I don't have particularly wide feet but if I wear thick socks I suppose they are a little snug in the foot area, but you really only need thin socks as they are warm enough. In the calf area I'm not huge, but "normal" wellies are way too tight, I always need the adjustable type, and these are lovely.

Just read a review of the Grub boots frostline that said the upper cracked where the foot flexes after only 3 months daily wear..... not good

Well we will have to wait and see, but so far so good :)

> Just read a review of the Grub boots frostline that said the upper cracked where the foot flexes after only 3 months daily wear

This is where all my boots seem to wear. Is there any way to stop it happening with leather boots? I find my leather walking boots only last a maximum of 3 months. Are more exensive boots less likely to crack? I don't want to sen £200 on a air of expensive boots only to have them crack in a few months.

Heard really good things about Aigle Parcours, out of my price range though so I have Muckboots (Derwent style) after much research! Comfy, warm, and dry. I love them :)

I too have Aigle Paracours which are fantastic and been a brilliant investment.
I'd of got Le Chameau had they of fitted me, either or and they should last a good 10years with the neoprene inner and walking boot soles!

Another who recommends Aigle parcours, into their 5th year, comfy, very warm & the soles wears well even with a heavy walker such as myself.

Originally had Dunlop Wildlife another great boot that laced up the front, comfy, not quiet as warm or heavy. Unfortunately it went out of production but has been replaced by Dunlop Purofort which if it's still around when I wear out present boots could well go back to & they're on offer at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331037997598?var=540250502203&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_440wt_1190

In reply to Newyork
Leather does need looking after, but if your boots are cracking after just 3 months I would take them back as being " not fit for purpose " .
Most of my boots are leather and I have found the more expensive ones have lasted the longest, I clean mine if they have gotten very muddy as mud will dry out the leather , I also use a leather conditioner every four months or so, you shouldn't use it too often as that can also cause leather to crack.
When you come in from a wet walk, don't put them in front of a heat source either, another cause of cracking, they need to dry slowly at room temp.

Not wellys but have done the same job for me all winter long and I can wear them as normal boots as well (once i've cleaned the mud off from walking the dogs).  Kanyon Boots, waterproof (do have to redubbin after a while) insulated and sooooo comfy!! http://www.mastershoe-sportshoe.co.uk/extended_search_result.html?keyword=kanyon&search_in_description=1

Do come up a bit big, I'm normally an 8 but have 7's in the Beech

I think there are some Aigles on amazon lightning deals today if that's any help. I love mine!

A good old thread here...

I've now had my Aigle Parcours for over a year now and I'm really pleased with them - they are amazingly comfortable for walking (I previously only ever wore proper walking boots).  They cope well with long dog walks over uneven country paths and fields most of which have been under water for much of the last two months!!  My feet, however, are warm and dry :-)

They aren't the cheapest BUT you only really have to buy them once, you can get excellent deals online or you might find them on ebay too

Flippin -'ek    That's not buying Wellies, that's making an INVESTMENT.   Me, I buy bog standard Wellies which qite often last at least two seasons.    Once they give up the ghost, they get chucked for a new pair.   Clearly I live in a different (financial) world to you lot!!!

Me too! I get the £9.99 ones (always 'reduced' from £12.99, but I've never seen them for sale at 'full price') from Sports Direct. They last two or three seasons before they split, but that's no problem at that price.

Several years ago I bought some £10 wellies, when I binned them a few years later they were still in good condition because I'd only worn them twice, they were sooo uncomfortable!
4 years ago I bought some Muck Boots for about £50, still in perfect condition despite being worn a lot, and are very comfy and warm!!

Another vote for Aigle Parcours, comfortable to walk in, good grip.

Another vote for Muck Boots here - but they are probably the older ones, very warm and comfortable and in perfect order still. I, also, couldn't justify paying £100+ for a pair of boots (any boots), but I too find cheap wellies useless for dog walking - cold and uncomfortable. I can't wear walking boots as our road is often flooded and I need to be able to wade :). So, if/when my Muck Boots wear out I may be forced to pay what it takes to replace them :(

> That's not buying Wellies, that's making an INVESTMENT

Yes it kind of is - walking the dogs is both necessary and important and I'm not prepared to do it in ill fitting leaky boots!  I walk too many miles to want to be uncomfortable and a blister can really ruin my walking week

That said, I shopped around to make sure my Aigle boots cost me less than £100 (Mole Valley Farmers) and I also saved money by extending the life of my walking boots.  I now only wear my walking boots in dry conditions and they've lasted me much longer than usual.  Aigles Parcours are based on walking boots so are really supportive and comfortable and I wear them all winter and on every wet day throughout the year. 

Incidentally I opted not to have the neoprene lined boots as I thought they'd be too hot for everyday use.   Mine are these and are plenty warm enough as long as I'm not standing still for ages and I'm really pleased with them.

Agree with Dogs a babe, I also wear wellies every wet day of the year they are my main walking shoes/boots for local sodden conditions. Aigle are supportive & so comfortable for the miles we clock up, agree they're not inexpensive but an investment lasting many years if looked after & like all comfortable footwear become a good friend. Initially found the neoprene lining almost too warm & have not needed to use thick socks so could say I've made a saving there.

Boots ( and coats ) are something I don't mind shelling out for, I'm out in all weathers, up hills and forestry, flat walks are a rarity in this part of Fife, so good supportive footwear is really a safety requirement .

I wish I could find some supportive long wet weather boots, I have small feet and wide calves.....

The wide calves wouldn't be a problem if I took a size 9 shoe!

How I envy you all having a choice, I'm stuck with hiking boots and wet, muddy trousers :-(

> I'm stuck with hiking boots and wet, muddy trousers

Try the Aigle Parcours Vario - they have adjustable straps on the side to accommodate a wider calf.  Hunters do a wide leg version called Huntress too.  The other alternative which I used to use before finding wellies that fit is to wear waterproof gaiters like these.  They still get muddy but can be washed or just wiped down pretty easily and they really protect your trousers :)

Having said that about the cost of those wellies, I do have some really good and comfortable walking boots - Northwest - which I've treated and are water-proof.   Not long like a Wellie however!!   I guess if the expensive Wellies last, there's time to save up for the replacement when needed  LOL

Charlie have a look on equestrian sites, they often have boots with wider calf fitting. I have quite a meaty calf, and a lot of boots don't fit me either, and I'm a size four.
Try Toggi or Dublin boots, I have just bought a pair of Toggi's which are fine in the calf,and not too tall either.

Just had a quick Google and these came up [url=]. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kanyon-Gorse-Black-Leather-Waterproof-Long-Riding-Boots-Reg-Wide-X-Wide-Calf-/271285201594  [/url]
They are only truly waterproof up to the elasticated  part though .

Thanks for the suggestions....strangely enough I saw some gaiters this morning and wondered if they were any good.

I think I'll treat myself! :-)

Try Bogs wellingtons I have used Muckboots in the past but the quality is not as it once was.My supplier Easy Wellies are very good and suggested Bogs this time.

It's another vote for Muckboots here.  I'm on my second pair since 2006 and wear them almost every day and find them warm and comfortable.   Haven't anything negative to say about them at all.

Cheap and nasty wellies for me. I find they are comfy and I can wade into deep water if needed.... and it is needed at the moment !!! a pair costing about £10 lasts me at least 2 years so I have no complaints.
Aileen

I've got the Aigle Parcours. Yes they were over a hundred quid and no I m not rich, but  I wear them upwards of 2 hours every day and they re extremely warm and comfortable. They ve  got fancy cushion technology and warm lining. They're brilliant and they have a 2 year guarantee.

Where do you get cheap wellies from that last for two years??? I'd go and get some today if this was possible!! I wear them for at least two x 1 hour dog walks each day.

>Where do you get cheap wellies from that last for two years???

I get mine from Sports Direct. :-)

I've got a pair by my back door ready to go back to Sports Direct! I bought them in October 2013 and the rubber has perished and they have split along the band round the foot part. Not impressed. The were Golddigger brand.

Mine are the bog-standard £9.99 ones. :-)