Any of you good folks know where I can find these?  I've googled (used to have a direct link but lost it) but the ones showing up aren't what I'm after and I'm not sure of the brand name.

Basically the ones I want are above ankle (mid-calf) in height and have a rubber 'shoe' with a nylon 'leg' which fastens with two velcro straps ..... anyone got any ideas where to find them on-line?

Thanks in advance,
Teri :)

Are these the sort of thing?

http://www.gardenxl.com/acatalog/Town-And-Country-Charnwood-Navy-Lined-Boots.html

or these are cheaper

http://www.gardensupplydirect.co.uk/cnb/shop/gardensupplydirect?productID=2750&op=catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=108

A STAR AMONG US :) :) :)

That's EXACTLY what I wanted - whhoooo woooo., off to spend some cash.

Thank you SO much!
Teri

Glad to help!!!

Just had a thought - are these 'regular' fit, as in order exact size or move up or down a size because they're neat or wide fitting etc. ?  Do you know?  Have you got them?

(I can make a drama out of the simplest things :-D )
Teri

Different makes of 'mucker' boots have slightly different widths, can make the difference between a thick wooly sock or a normal thickness one. having one foot a little wider than the other due to a previous break I prefere to try them on first, but don't usually have to go any higher than my normal foot size. The quality varies too, some have good thick rubber with a nice padded insole, some thinner with a thinner insole also, same for the tread as some can be slippy (yes, silly thing to say of rubber soled boots!) Most country style warehouses/shops sell them, as do saddlers, if you don't have a make you trust maybe finding a local supplier would be better for you?

Teri; Chill :-) Your brain must work overtime to think of all those tiny little things :-) :-) :-)

Hi calmstorm - I'm almost certain the ones in the first link (dearest type) are the brand I want.  I'd rather pay a bit more and get quality ones that will last than end up saving a bit only to never wear them (I know myself too well LOL)

Thanks for suggestion about physically going to a supplier - how bad am I that going out to hunt for something doesn't even come into my thoughts????  (crumbs, the internet is a BAD thing sometimes :-D )  There's  a riding school visible from my lounge window so not far to go and inspect their shop - then if they have something like them or same I can be sure of fit and compare price at the same time.

Sometimes the most obvious solution is under my nose!

Thank you :)

Chill ??????

Heavens wummin I lived in the wintry north - how much more chill do I need   - summer was baltic, autumn upon us and winter just around the corner :-D  I need cosy, dry, comfy (and help LOL)

I may be wrong but I believe these were endorsed by our own sled riding Huskygal.

My feet aer in heaven - I just had my first pair of Muck Boots delivered about an hour ago. They're so comfy I can't wait to take them to the fields on Monday. They're like wearing scuba diving booties crossed with a hiking boot. The top bit is comfy, stretchy neoprene :)

Ooooh, now you've gone and got me all confuddled Lori   I think HGs were probably the ones I lost the link to - so I may have to do some lengthy rethinking............. 

OK, done that, I'll have to buy both of them, one for home and one for beach retreat (this was supposed to be a cost cutting exercise :-D )

Still cheaper than buying two pairs of Hunters!

Good lass, always better to be prepared in all locations. Think of the time you'll save packing for the retreat.

and..
Who could resist a name like Woof Wear - it screams walkies!

Goggle muck boots and buy on line, there wellie bottoms and neoprene legs or they see on ebay.

I took a pair to Antartica on an ice breaker for a month in -26 then off to the Arctic in Dec at -24 no problems at all in fact OH dumped his boots and wore his muck boots last year!! in the Arctic.

Crumbs - this is just getting more confusing (I can def see it getting very expensive too LOL)

I'm thinking I can probably buy 4 different types now (1 x home, 1 x caravan, 1 my car, 1 x OHs car)   I think maybe I need to go back to my shopaholics anonymous classes :(

Steady on, I thought you were from oop north! ;-) LOL How about a 2 fer 1. You can wear them full length or roll them down to have mucker style. These have a screaming orange interior (same as mine but a bit more colorful)

I'm with Lori, I'd go for the muck boots Teri. So comfy and very warm, just make sure you go for the Derwent (?) version with a decent sole (as in Lori's link), as the original ones have a very slippy sole - lethal in the wet!

OK, conclusion eventually reached ................. 

I'm postponing decisions until I see "Lori - the video" and on the strict proviso she remains upright throughout

> on the strict proviso she remains upright throughout

Ah, so I'll have to leave the flask behind on Monday then. :-p

Can't see than an ickle hip flask would have you totally off balance (rather depends on the contents of course :-D )

Ok...confession time...my shoe obsession extends beyond the hopelessly impractical-but-gorgeous to dog-walking boots...

I have had....
the WoofWear ones: generous sizing, comfortable but lasted no length of time before a tear appeared between the rubber at the heel and the neoprene foot bit :(  Also, fabric under the velcro strap ripped very easily.  I think I got 6 months out of them which is fairly rubbish IMO. I am tempted to try them again just in case the pair I had were a rogue pair because they were very comfortable.

Muck Boots ('Derwent' & 'Ribble')...fantastic stretch leg so even those of us who are not blessed with a svelte calf can tuck our jeans into them :-)  Super warm on even the coldest of days...even when wading through streams & puddles so massive that they really should be named Lough Something-or-other.  I find the Derwent a little heavy (and the left one is very tight but that's just my weird feet I think) and prefer the Ribble which is shorter in the leg and is therefore lighter.  However, the grip on the Ribble is rubbish in muddy conditions and wet grass (this is Ireland...we ONLY have wet & muddy!) but are perfect in the dry (which they have seen precious little of!).  The sole on the Derwent is much better in terms of grip on most terrain.  I'd really like them to make a Ribble with a Derwent sole :-)  The stretchy leg bit is pretty water resistant too :-)

Hunters: Really comfortable but my feet always get cold in wellies, no matter what socks I wear.

I've had numerous other brands along the way but can't remember them all of the top of my head.  I'd love a pair of leather lined Le Chameau but can't justify the expense at present as my Hunters and both pair of Muck Boots still have loads of life left in them yet.

*edit* Oh my!  Strike that last comment! Just seen those orange lined Avon Muck Boots that Lori posted a link to and, on second thoughts, I really could do with another pair....and orange is really my colour......

Well - even more points to ponder  - totally and thoroughly confuddled now

Can see my maxing out my maxed outs and then some more maxing required before I know which way to go..... 

Requirements in order of pref:- they MUST be non-slip in mud, wet gress, rocks (think anything to do with beaches), snow, slush (OK, just think Scotland and 3 basket-case dogs dragging me here there and everywhere >frettful frown smiley< ) ps. why do we call them 'smiley' when they have such definately UNsmiley connotations .....

Anyhoo, being watertight and non slippy (as described above) are the mainstays I reckon - keeping warm TBH isn't too big an issue (I can happily wear crocs in the Dec in the North Sea LOL) and would prefer they do up with velcro because I can't be bothered with laces or boots that need 5 hands to remove them ...... had beautiful Aigle (sp) full length boots that I paid a fortune for and threw out recently for that reason :(

So what do you all recommend????

I'll have to wait until Monday to give the slip report (if we go to the beach on Sunday I'll wear them for a kelp test)

I found the Muck Boots very easy to get off. Maybe you can find a local dealer to try them out. I did see some Hunters or Aigles with full length zips to make them easy to remove. I'll have to pour through my history files to see if I can find them. Sorry Teri, you're going to be in limbo a bit longer.

Jules, have you tried neoprene lined Hunters? I've heard that it's the neoprene that keeps your feet warm. Might be something to add to your substantial collection. :)

Limbo - in that anyway as have one in post op recovery (not serious) for another week so not getting to go far until OH or daughter arrive in from work.

The kelp test is a good 'un - you go for it hun :-D  Even the crocs have let me down on that one (not gently either LOL)

ps - Stop helping Jules boost her collection when some of us haven't even got an incling yet - I dunno, can't get the staff these days at all!

>ps - Stop helping Jules boost her collection when some of us haven't even got an incling yet - I dunno, can't get the staff these days at all!

Seriously, Lori...listen to the woman...I really don't need any encouragement!

Now, where would I find a link to those neoprene Hunters? :-D

The Balmoral neoprenes were the Hunters I was thinking of buying. They look good.

Full zip Aigles here. (but don't look at the price faints .... thump )

>(but don't look at the price faints .... thump )

It's only money Lori - didn't you notice you get a half price boot bag!!!!!!!!!???????  :-D

OK, picks self up from floor, seriously, Is that nora still flippin or what?   I ....... flung ....... mine ......... out 
(shoud've had them on ebay aaaaaarrrgggh!)

>(shoud've had them on ebay aaaaaarrrgggh!)

Or sent them to me :-D

Now, if I'm spending hundreds on footwear, I'd prefer it to come in a Jimmy Choo box....

I tried HERE too but they didn't have them with quite enough road/sand/rock.seaweed/snow/mud/grass or slush grip :(

Onwards and downwards - wonder if Poundstretchers have their winter collection in yet ..... :-D

Ooooooooh Manolos *drooling*

(BTW, I picked my Hunters up in TKMaxx for absolute peanuts....think they were £15!)

> (BTW, I picked my Hunters up in TKMaxx for absolute peanuts....think they were £15!)

NooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  It's an injustice

Daughter off to Dubai in a few weeks - the land of the perfected hooky wares with that touch of JiNiSayQwa no less.  methinks I'll tell her to forget the Guccis and Diors and get onto the Hunters (I can have LOTS of pairs then :-D )

She'll have fun packing those for the journey home :-D  I can picture the scene at customs...

'And are these 15 pairs of wellingtons for Madam's personal use....? :-D

15 pairs????  No way kiddo - At those prices Lori's been scaring the whatsits out of me with I'll be getting a shed load - ebay here we come :-D

Aaaah..I see....then you'll be able to afford the Manolos (and someone to walk the dogs for you so you don't scuff your heels ;-) ) :-D

Caught LOL :-D

Just to make a few more people green with envy, we have a Barbour factory shop not far form here,  where the Barbour wellies (very like Hunters) are half retail price or less (some are slight seconds, so prices vary, and they recently had a buy 2 items get a 3rd free!)  They had pink ones for £20 - and they had waders for £5, a bit excessive even in the recent wearther, but what a bargain! 

> Just to make a few more people green with envy, we have a Barbour factory shop not far form here

I swore I wasn't going to get involved in this thread - no cash, no time, fat legs and "ooh is that orange?"  THEN to add insult to injury I start seeing factory prices!!

Could you give us a teensy hint about location,  pleeeeeease :)

Lori, I have Aigles (not the zip up ones) and they really hurt !! I'm thinking of getting another pair...think I'm going to opt for Hunters, there's a really good outdoorsy horsey shop near us and it's my birthday soon....:-)

> Just to make a few more people green with envy

It worked Gwen, it worked ....................... aaaaaaarrrrrgggghhhh :-D  Destined to wear crocs forever, hail, rain or shine LOL!

I got the cheapest Le Chameau's you can get and ok they're knackered now but I've had them for 5 years which I think is pretty good going and works out at peanuts per year.  I could really do with good walking boots that remain waterproof, the last pair (Regatta) have only lasted a few months and have more perforations in them now than a Tetley teabag.

I think I am going to have to invest in some of these as well. I had a pair of Hunters that I had not worn for some time, wore them at Richmond show for a while and they gave me blisters. I think I was the only numpty there with my wellies in a carrier bag.

> they gave me blisters

That's my probs too with most wellie type boots :(  Hence why I'd rather go for yard type ones - I think it's the weight of full length durable boots that causes the friction whereas ankle (or above) is a bit easier.  The only ones I liked before from a comfort POV were my Aigles but they were riding boot style so although looked pretty cool were actually heck of a slippy and made worse by the fact that getting them off when alone was back breaking >sigh<

Had a look at some Muckers yard boots earlier and was a bit disappointed with them (they didn't have my size so no help on assessing for comfort).  I now think the woof ones are coming out on top (visual appeal anyway).  I need to search out more equestrian outlets it seems or garden supplies as someone very kindly suggested :)

Just a word on the WoofWear ones, Teri...turns out my pair weren't a rogue one after all and someone else has had the same experience with tears in the fabric (in exactly the same place too).

Right, results of the walking tests are in - brilliant! I love my Muck Boots Derwents! The tide was in so I couldn't do a kelp test but first walk and they were very comfortable for the full 90 minutes. I get blisters from just about everything, certainly regular wellies, so was very pleased with that. My normally 12" calves are 14 1/2 now and the boots fit nicely over jeans or my sweat pants. I wore them to the fields today in the muck. Every bit as comfortable as my hiking boots and feel quite similar. Good traction up the slimy slopes and rocks. Lots of support (I have high arches), my feet didn't slip out at the heel so no blisters or discomfort. They don't eat socks.

That's worth repeating - they don't eat your socks. My last yard boots were sock munchers so this is a real bonus.

Drivability - (new word ;-)) The soles while supportive, aren't so thick you can't drive. I don't like fussing around with changing shoes.

Removal - the kick plate on the back does make the first boot easy to remove. However you then have one wet boot and one foot in a dry sock so it's out with the hands. A bit of a pull but I wasn't rolling around on the ground for five minutes swearing and turning blue in the face. Slightly harder to get off than a hiking or yard boot but worth it to come home with dry trousers - I'm usually soaked from the knee down.

Big thumbs up from me! :)

Thanks hun - inasortofakindofamishmashed way :-D 

OK, Woofies gone from wish list coz if they tear easily they'll not last a crack with me and mine (MadAss bites my feet as I put shoes on then has a good old gnaw at them in situ :-D )  So back to drawing board!

Teri
(behaviour expert (?) - yep, lived/ing with every quirk foible and frustration they can throw at me ;)  )

Oooh Lori (isn't that a song?)

They sound good, indeed FAB and these will very possibly join my collection (OK, the poor relation here because that's all of slippers, crocs, a few killer stillettos for high days/holidays (A&E) and 4 pairs of reeeaaaaallly pretty boots that will never be allowed to see mud, grass or sand - the only action they've seen is the violence required to rip them from the hands and over heads of others in HoF Christmas sales :-D)

However, I really want to stick with shorter length and velcro fastening, especially for when at the beach in winter - easier to pull on and off when I have to make mini  late night trips - think 2-00am) in PJs to let the hounds from hell relieve themselves in gale force winds and rain (gives a whole new meaning to the importance of "busy" :-D ) and storage too which although huge and airy is always a prob in a static >sigh<

Sooooo, pleeeaze help me :( (sulking coz I keep thinking I'm sorted and I'm not!)

I buy a lot of boots from Landsend, these look really comfy for midnight toilet runs and walks at the beach. I bought these and they are comfortable but a little stiff and the soles are quite thick so I don't like driving in them. They'd still be good for a quick boot up to the back garden.

Sorry, I've only bought one pair of short mucker style boots. I got them from Cotton Traders last winter but they soles split so I had to replace them.

Check out the Aigle Ladies Bison on this page - would those do? "Sturdy multi-use ankle boot that is easy to slip on and off"

Look Teri, get a grip!!!

GO WITH THE MUCK BOOTS!

Depending on the weather and conditions underfoot, I quite often roll the neoprene top bit down and walk with them like that (ankle length). Very comfy and relatively easy to get on and off. I've also gone out with no socks on and there were no blisters or rubbing, so I'm sure you'd be fine to throw them on for midnight trips.

Now pay attention! One pair of boots that can be worn full length AND ankle length. What more could you want!?!

Lori - you're my sole mate :-D 

I'm gobsmacked at the Landsend reductions (boots looking good too) - always drawn to a bargain.  I think the Aigle ones are a bit utilitarian (OK, that's what I need but would prefer a sharper look LOL) especially since my previous ones were sooooo cool looking (if impossible to pull off :( )

when OH comes home I'll get him to do an Excel sheet of options and variables (complete with PP presentation of course) and start getting plans into action.  Off to the coast this weekend and I'd really like to be sorted by then but could hand off another week (on selection, not from mini-break) if necessary.

Thanks so much everyone - you really are the bees knees when it comes to tips and feedback :) :) :)

Cruuuuuuummmmmbs - sorry Peds :-D :-D :-D  (It's the choc connection - I'm so easily swayed by fellow sweet tooth sufferers :-D )

OK, (kinda scared to ask but .... ) and the muck boots were where?????   I can't even scroll down the amount of links saved to faves without getting cross-eyed - heeeeelp :-D