Wellies!

[James_m246]

I prefer a good pair of boots to wellies, maybe if i was in really wet and muddy conditions all the time i'd get some.

 

[scoops_uk]

I have some macgaiters which are an interesting alternative.

Unless I'm actually standing in water for a prolonged period they don't leak. Certainly fine for keeping mud etc out and I get the advantages of wearing a decent boot on my feet with the added protection of wellies.

Scoops

 

[mark a.]

If I'm walking any distance then I'll use my boots, perhaps with gaiters if needed. But for pottering around, and the occasional trip to the nearby woods, something that can just be slipped on and off (without faffing around with laces) would be great.

I'm sure that for my purposes cheapo boots will be just fine (especially if I'm just in the garden and whatnot), but I won't be paying so I may as well get the most of it and go for nice comfy fancy ones!

 

[anthonyyy]

As a member of the upper classes I have two pairs: One pair, a size too large; which are easy to take on and off, for short distance travel and another better fitting pair, which I use whilst roaming my estates on my groom’s half day off.

 

[Adi]

I cant believe on a bushcraft forum full of active outdoor people, Soldiers and adventurers, many being of the old school no one has mentioned Bog Trotters.

I know the humble bog trotters fell out of vogue but has it really been forgotten in history.

 

[Dave]

Well this is an old thread worth ressurecting. Be interesting to hear some of your longer term reviews after 8 years of wear!

Id like to know how your wellies have held up, especially the muck boots/neoprene types, after a few years of wear now? Still going strong? Fallen apart?

I got some ROK boots, which were made by the same company who make muck boots, but they split over the toe within a year, also had a pair of £300 Le Chameau skadi leather and goretex boots, and the stitching has just fallen out of the right foot. So they are going back.

Ive now just ordered the cheapest ones so far, surplus, which are the swedish nokian 275 handmade in finland, for under £40 delivered.

Hopefully they'll last.....!

 

[British Red]

I get over five years out of Grubbs stalkers Dave and that wearing most days. Great value for an item that gets worn a lot.

 

[Dave]

I get over five years out of Grubbs stalkers Dave and that wearing most days. Great value for an item that gets worn a lot.

Five years sounds like it doesnt owe you anything. I'll keep them in mind if the nokians fall apart.

What about the muck boots, hunters etc, mentioned on here, are they still going strong?