ubereglu Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Well I've been desperately trying to find a pair of wellies as my old ones are too small and crocs aren't particularly practical when cleaning out hens in the rain. I went to Mole Valley yesterday and I tried on most of the ones they had in my size and none of them fitted as I have really narrow heels so my feet would just slop straight out of them. Not much use when I get stuck in some mud as that would mean my wellie would get left behind. Here's a list of all the brands I tried on: Peter Storm Cecelia Birtwell Argyll Hunters (the normal ones) Huntress Border Safemaster Now, does anyone have any wellie advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 not really but lots of warm thick socks may do the trick and keep the tootsies warm too - or a fleecy insole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 On my work experience at farms etc, people seem to prefer Hunters as they are so well made and last a long time. Cheaper wellies can split open. You can buy heel insoles for normal shoes, and they should work, or if not, like SusanK says, thick socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi This really depends on how much you want to pay my son who is training to be a game keeper buys Le Chameau to keep his feet toasted, warm & dry as he is wearing these most of the day. But the are expensive starting from about £80. The grip is fantastic as he can walk up a muddy slop without sliding down or falling. Old, old story you pays your money you takes your choice. He goes to a hunting store to buy them. Hope this helps. best regards Ian Ian & Valerie William & Harry Missy & Millie dogs 9 lovely hens Henian Castle with inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Crocs Georgie Boots. Get them a size bigger then you can wear them with thick socks in winter. They are fab....and easy to get on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I love my B&Q wellies!!!!! I bought them because they were cheap, now they are thebest ones I have had, I wear a pair of normal socks and a pair of good wool wellie socks and I can wear them all day in I need to. Never tried expensive wellies I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 You can buy heel insoles for normal shoes, and they should work, or if not, like SusanK says, thick socks Hadn't thought of that. Will have to look out for them. I really liked the hunters, but they are a tad pricey-however Lookatmycrazyshoes have some of the festival ones in the sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 My dad has some green Hunters, which are 1 size too big. But if it saves £50, I'll just buy some thick socks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I have similar problem, narrow every part of my foot and shallow too, so most wellie I swim in. My last pair of proper wellies, (which I have on at the moment! ) are from Hawkshead http://www.hawkshead.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category1_11051_12627_-1_12623_10551_12623. Not sure this is much use to you tho', mine are plain black & look very boring (except the crimping around the top, made by one hairy monster!!), and I think I must have got them before Hawkshead changed and cut their stock range considerably! I wear them with a pair of welly warmers, also from Hawkshead - lovely & snuggly! I have also got a pair of Ryedale leather "wellies", which I have had to return as the inner lining has ripped, however they are so comfy and can be worn at any time (including a funeral - with a skirt rather than "uniform" jeans!!!) they are soooo cool! http://www.rydaleclothing.co.uk/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=81&idproduct=7340 Hope they are returned soon - or replaced I should say, I only bought them in August & they should not have ripped so soon after purchase, in my humble opinion Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 How about Tayberry? I have their short wellies with the elasticated top (fat legs!) but I think they do normal wellies too. They seem excellent quality and I am pleased with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I got a pair of the Hunter Festival ones from look at my crazy shoes. I find that putting a decent insole makes them fit much more closely - I have narrow and shallow feet and it does the trick nicely (and they were much cheaper than the original price) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I would have loved a pair of Hunters but my hubby wasn't that keen on the price ( Having said that, my nice and cheap Dunlop wellybobs from Scatts are excellent. They are the first pair I have had since I was about 12 I think and I love wearing them! I will be getting some warm insoles soon now that winter has blasted in with a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Talking of insoles, I see that they are now doing Crocs ones on Jellyegg. They are pricey,but if it made all shoes as comfy as crocs,worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have a lovely pair of wellies, unkindly refered to by OH as being my "special wellies".... they're red with strippy lining and many repairs (use a puncture repair kit, sadly you only get those in black!). Either a cheap pair or hunters, though, if you're not into the daft bright red kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have stormwells wellies and they fit my narrow feet perfectly. Happy hunting Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 my sister will only buy hunter wellies.... I on the other hand have some from Hawkshead...which I wouldnt recommend, as the grips go across the foot, instead of in a chevron pattern. I also bought a pair for husband, and his split, where they creased..... (So I bought him some cheaper dunlop ones, and they are much better...) hence my wellies slip, and so are useless..the hawkshead ones.. my advice would be to ensure they have the chevron style grip (arrow shaped) and then put on thick socks... hope this helps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) I've got Tayberry ones which I've pretty much worn daily and they've had a hard life. I've had them about 18 months and they've now split and need chucking. If I had the money I'd go for Hunters as they apparenly last well and aren't too affected by a 'hard' life. As I am unfortunately brassic, I'll be going for cheap wellies from the garden centre and wearing them until they fall apart! Edited December 4, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thank you for all your help so far, so, where can I get fleecy insoles from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 They sell them here, on the Hunter website. They are £15, but I'm sure you could get them somewhere else for a bit less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Can I just use them to line my wellies with, without actually having to put them on properly like socks...need to know for ease of chucking them on and off! Really want a pair of hunters now... They can be my christmas pressies from Mum and Dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Ive got a pair of Hunters which last forever when your working in them , but discovered Cotton Traders snow boots last year and lived in them and ditched the wellies, fleecy lined, really comfy and good grip, buy a size smaller than your normal size as they are big . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hunters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Will hopefully try on some again at the weekend and make my mind up from there. If I do get hunters I have found a site online where I can get them for £30...will ask for them for christmas from Mum and Dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've just ordered these pink pom-pom mucker boots, not quite wellies but they have a waterproof bottom half and I thought they were a bit different without being too pricey. http://www.robinsons-uk.com/products/ProductList.asp?topGroupCode=001&parentGroupCode=0103&groupCode=01304 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hunters for me every time. My current ones have a neoprene lining (Balmorals) and they are toasty. I don't mind paying extra for the neoprene as I have TERRIBLE circulation and they help keep me warm. Cordelia I love your avatar, it makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
