Wellies....

[CHR1S]

I need to invest in some new wellies and am totally unsure what to buy!

 

Hunters are now made in China and not what they used to be and I would be happy to spend a bit to get some that will last.

 

What would you guys recommend up to about £50 maybe a little more?

[dubbish]

What about muck boots Home

[Timeout]

Try Screwfix.com - Power Tools, Electrical, Plumbing Supplies & more for nice ones with steel toe caps or the local B&Q

[hardtailstar]

I bought a cheap pair from Millets with a cartoon design over them about 4 years ago,

 

They have been out in all types of adventures and still look good as new once cleaned.

[HaleStorm]

+1 for muck boots...neoprene lined for warmth, had mine about 3 years and they are still as sturdy as the day I bought them

[bushby]

if you have a scats near you pop in there they have many a type of wellies in there.

i get family discount also

[CHR1S]

if you have a scats near you pop in there they have many a type of wellies in there.

i get family discount also

 

Scats?

[bushby]

Scats?

 

SCATS Countrystores - Home

 

thats them above

[Danp]

Got a Countrywide - equestrian clothing, horse riding equipment, country clothing and pet supplies near you?

[kearton]

I wear Red Bands gumboots for 'back home' Edited November 18, 2013 by kearton

[laserblazer]

I wear my sailing boots, they don't have a raised heel, which I prefer.

 

MUSTO CLASSIC DECK BOOT (SIZES 42-47)

[teejay]

Muck boots are great in mud/snow etc, not so good on smooth surfaces like tarmac/concrete especially if it's wet. Still really good though, I go trolling off in very muddy, hilly fields most days and the difference compared to my old wellies is incredible. It's just when you get on pavements and the like they can be a bit slippy.

[elsiegee40]

A trip to the local farm store is usually the best place to buy affordable, robust wellies.

[AMLinington]

Pretty much anything designed for use around boats or horses is going to be good although I have a pair of Hunters with the adjustable calf strap as Wellies are never wide enough for my fat calves and I adore them - not sure what you mean when you say they aren't what they used to be?

[CHR1S]

Pretty much anything designed for use around boats or horses is going to be good although I have a pair of Hunters with the adjustable calf strap as Wellies are never wide enough for my fat calves and I adore them - not sure what you mean when you say they aren't what they used to be?

 

Hunter sold up and moved to China.

 

now made in Serbia (really) after Hunter closed their Dumfries operation and moved production to China. Tigar bought the plant and equipment + the unique latex sock dipping process which made Hunter's so good. They are available in the UK under the Century Dip-Tech brand

[Timeout]

I agree with elsiegee40 but as you are in Brum you may have to drive a bit to find a farm store

[plexer]

I have a pair of these:

 

Le Chameau Chasseur Boots - Standard Fit › Footwear Wellingtons and Boots › Page 1

 

Although I didn't actually pay for them I did a learn direct course and they were the incentive that was about 11 years ago and they are still going strong.

 

Have a look at the neoprene lined ones as they are a bit cheaper.

 

Ben

[plexer]

Seeland Allround Rubber Boots Neoprene Lined › Footwear Wellingtons and Boots › Page 1

 

Don't look too bad.

 

Ben

[HaleStorm]

My other suggestions are my "farm boots" when Im off helping milking cows and lambing/sheering sheep on one of our friends farms

 

The Dickies Landmaster....awesome boots Dickies Workwear Landmaster Wellington Boots - Dickies Workwear from Workwear Express UK

[CHR1S]

Thanks all for your advice, seems the ones I like are the expensive ones! Typical.

 

Time to hunt ebay haha

[Danp]

I saw some nice ones in TK Max last week.

[CHR1S]

Went for these -

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008XB8YME

[Martin]

I bought a pair of these at Aldi a few weeks ago - prolly none left now though?

 

mb

[MatthewL]

Have a look on eBay for something along the lines of these, or these.

 

Never heard any complaints about Jollys.

 

I have a couple of ex Fire Service rubber wellies great for the snow, rest of the time I just wear a boot, although for comfort the Jollys are good and I believe they do a boot version too.