Hunter wellies? Are they all they are cracked up to be?

[dwardo]

Ayup all,

Our kid swears by these wellies, particularly the point that they are comfortable for walking long`ish distances.
Now at £79 they are by no means cheap but if it means they will last and are comfortable i will invest in a pair.
I am hoping that these will give my boots a break from the daily coating of mud from walking the dog and so should save my proper walking boots some wear n tear.

So owners opinions please are they that good? Or are they a toff accessory?

 

[Bushwhacker]

Countryside tourist boots!
Can't go wrong with a pair of Dunners for £8 and a decent pair of socks.

 

[rik_uk3]

I'll get a pair when I eventually wear out my five year old Dunlops (£10) and let you know.

Look on eBay Hunters start at about fifty quid.

 

[dwardo]

Countryside tourist boots!
Can't go wrong with a pair of Dunners for £8 and a decent pair of socks.

I did try a cheapo pair a few months back but the fit was horrible around the calf. That and they barely moved at the ankle which was ok for pottering around but for a couple of miles they were awful.

 

[Rockmonkey]

I loved the Hunter balmoral neoprene zipped wellies, bit hot unless it was really cold!
I now own a pair of http://www.lechameau.co.uk/index.ph...5&gender=neutral&category=2&prodname=Chasseur.
Being leather lined, they are comfy for all day walking, and are very soft, they don't flap about cos they do different calf sizes for a snug fit, and i have used them during the summer, and even when it's been snowing and icy!
Much more expensive, but in my opinion, well worth the extra money.
Cleaned with water and using a special spray once in a while they should last for ages, my friends have lasted him years, and still look as good as new!
Hope this helps

RM

 

[EdS]

The normal ones? No.

Worst wellies I've ever owned - cold, poor grip in mud / wet clay, soles too thin to allow digging etc and easily holed. Alright for poncing around a stables in but useless when working in fields etc.

 

[cave_dweller]

The normal ones? No.

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Agreed. I got some (cheap). The thin sole means you'll feel every stone and twig underfoot. They are quite cold to wear and don't offer any kind of support for your feet at all. As EdS said, ok for mucking around close to home, but I wouldn't contemplate going for a walk in them.

I don't like them. Might try muckboots next time, I hear good things about them.

 

[dwardo]

So is there awt in-between cheap and uncomfortable and shockingly expensive?
These will be for doing a few miles a day in so comfort walking is the main aim.

 

[cave_dweller]

You could have a look at Muck Boots. Around the same price as Hunters I think. Worth trying 'em on before you buy though, as with all foorwear.

Muckboots

 

[mountainm]

Buy cheap wellies - invest in good insoles.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I have toggi boots. not sky high price but very comfortable and very warm. Walk the dog two hours a day in them and never had any discomfort

http://www.outofthecity.co.uk/toggi-lady-wanderer-plus-wide-p-3318.html

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[Prawnster]

Another shout for Toggis. I've got some really comfortable pigskin ones and even when I'm getting in and out of the canoe they've never let me down.


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[Bowlander]

My little un had 3 pairs of the neo original hunters and wore the heel out of all three pairs in no time. He has the kids Balmoral now and they've lasted over a year.

The original hunters aren't up to much. John Norris has neoprene galloways seconds on offer sometimes which are ok but heavy.

I'm sticking with my Seeland for daily wear and le Chameau for Sunday best!

 

[mace242]

I use these - http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf/store/products/border-adult-wellingtons-green - and some good socks. Not a single problem at all - been used for eveything and are really grippy.

 

[mountainm]

I tend to wear this kind of boot instead of wellies if I'm walking any distance:

 

[treetop57]

i had a leak in my hunter balmorals (no not that sort of leak)i do that behid a tree anyway i sent them back freepost and got a new pair you won't get that with cheap one'sfound mine i think on ebay got them a few quid cheaper than hunter them selvies don't know how that works but who care's

 

[treetop57]

My little un had 3 pairs of the neo original hunters and wore the heel out of all three pairs in no time. He has the kids Balmoral now and they've lasted over a year.

The original hunters aren't up to much. John Norris has neoprene galloways seconds on offer sometimes which are ok but heavy.

I'm sticking with my Seeland for daily wear and le Chameau for Sunday best!

an't thay french!!!!!!!!!

 

[British Red]

Muck boots or Grubbs stalkers with the vibram sole for me. I wear wellies 12 hours a day and often seven days a week. DOn't much care about brand but neoprene legs with a good sole gets my vote, cold feet, boots slopping about when doing proper work is miserable!

 

[Bushwhacker]

This thread has reminded me of a farmer who has a porch filled to the brim with old wellies. Proper full.
I imagine he could only ever dream of finding a matching pair, but so long as he's got a left one and a right one, he's good to go.

 

[dwardo]

Muck boots or Grubbs stalkers with the vibram sole for me. I wear wellies 12 hours a day and often seven days a week. DOn't much care about brand but neoprene legs with a good sole gets my vote, cold feet, boots slopping about when doing proper work is miserable!

The stalkers look good red but suppliers are few and far between up this way.