kinsk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Late to this but I swear by Dubarry. I have had mine since 2004, I walk the dogs in them, ride in them, garden in them, fanny around with the pigs, horses and hens in them. Obviously they are showing their age now, but (touch wood) they haven't split and are still 100% waterproof. I put a pair of fleece insoles in mine and just a decent pair of socks and rarely get cold toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 After another thread about wellies a couple of years ago, I bought a pair of Easy Wellies. They've been great, very comfy and have lasted well so far. Also got free welly warmers which are brilliant (good that they're sending out black not cream, much more practical!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Late to this but I swear by Dubarry. I have had mine since 2004, I walk the dogs in them, ride in them, garden in them, fanny around with the pigs, horses and hens in them. Obviously they are showing their age now, but (touch wood) they haven't split and are still 100% waterproof. I put a pair of fleece insoles in mine and just a decent pair of socks and rarely get cold toes. My muscle bound calves don't fit in them, Had to get a pair of Cabotswood ones which aren't as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 If yer after a regular look welly then try Lowthers, they never crack (I've had my current pair for more than 5 years and that's with regular paddling in the sea!) great wellies, but for warmth I'd go for neoprene muck boots any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 The Muck Boots are definitely warm! I've been out for 3 walks in them so far (very comfy) and my feet have been toasty! I think I can leave the woolly socks until it gets really cold and just stick with normal cotton socks for now as it seems to be a bit milder. Thumbs up (so far ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Late to this but I swear by Dubarry. I have had mine since 2004, I walk the dogs in them, ride in them, garden in them, fanny around with the pigs, horses and hens in them. Obviously they are showing their age now, but (touch wood) they haven't split and are still 100% waterproof. I put a pair of fleece insoles in mine and just a decent pair of socks and rarely get cold toes. Just looked on the web at Dubarry and mi they are expensive so would be quite an investment - fine if I was to get the right ones and if they last as long as you say they might even be a cost saving, but they look as if they are leather which surely is not waterproof is it? I'd also worry about mud and earth ruining them but that can't be or they would not be so popular. Which ones do you have and do you have to put something special on them to keep them mud / water proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 My friend wears the leather ones and anoints them with a leather wax or balm - she says that they are really waterproof and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
