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02-03-2007, 03:52 PM

Wellies

Well after less than a year my newest pair of Hunters have given up the ghost and split I have bought Hunters for years and some seem to be really good quality and last for ages, and then other pairs last far below what you would expect.

So, I am looking for a new make of wellies to try. I wear them A LOT so they need to be good quality, durable with a decent sole.

Any wellie experts on here?
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02-03-2007, 04:44 PM
I buy a cheap pair of £9.99 ones they last about a year and then just go and buy a new pair. I find it works out the same cost wise as buying expensive ones or walking boots.
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02-03-2007, 04:47 PM
Joules, are quite good and funky as well.
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02-03-2007, 04:50 PM
le chameau

lovely and warm and very light an comfy to wear.

www.lechameauwellingtonboots.co.uk/
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02-03-2007, 04:53 PM
Originally Posted by thandi View Post
le chameau

lovely and warm and very light an comfy to wear.
Which type do you have? I have been looking at the Vega ones.
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02-03-2007, 04:54 PM
Originally Posted by Fudgeley View Post
Joules, are quite good and funky as well.

Just had a look at those, but I am looking for something a bit more traditional.

Thanks for your reply - and yours Mahooli, but don't really like the style of the cheaper ones.
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02-03-2007, 04:56 PM
mine are the Vega - i wouldnt swap them for the world!
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02-03-2007, 05:01 PM
I always thought barbours and Hunters were the best, quite similar in style etc as well. I dont have a clue about any others im afraid
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02-03-2007, 06:05 PM
I have had 2 pairs of the Vega and they have both split on the sole. I do put a LOT of wear into them and have found them to be incredibly comfy. I am always tempted to buy a new pair as I just think it's the amount of wear I put into them, plus the heather which is really hard on them.

Saying it again as it is true - they are soooo comfy and warm. lol

I have just bought some le chameau mouflons so maybe those and a pair of wellies would be a better option than just wellies as it would spread the wear out. I really do miss my vega's!

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02-03-2007, 06:08 PM
If you do a search on various Horse suppliers sites, you might find an equivalent to Hunters and maybe not quite so pricey! Mountain Horse, Robinsons Catalogue, Stockley Trading Co. are some I can remember from my horsey days. Try those

I remember my first pair of Hunters lasted 12 years and that was using them every day even for riding! I wouldn't dream of buying a pair now, far too pricey for what they are imo. I now pay £10 and no more!
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