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ScaryFairy28 · 29/10/2011 19:23

My mum walks the dogs for two hours per day all winter so want to get her some good Wellies for Xmas what make is the best?

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DogsBeastFiend · 29/10/2011 19:40

Watching with interest... my Hunters are on their last legs (groan) and I understand that the brand are not now as well made as they were when I bought mine.

Don't want to pay as much as I did for my Hunters either if I can help it!

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ScaryFairy28 · 29/10/2011 21:58

I was thinking hunter, I've put the same question in the horsey page got a couple of answers.

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chickchickchicken · 29/10/2011 22:01

i got my hunters in the clearance sale from welly warehouse (i think)

i've had them about 2 or 3yrs. they are worn a lot and are still in good nick. i have heard lots of negative things about the quality now but as they were in sale then took a chance. i've been very happy with quality of them.

also got a pair for ds (size 14 adults size) he doesnt look after them at all and they are still in good condition

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DoesItWearingWellies · 30/10/2011 00:04

Get her some Muck Boots. They are neoprene lined, very comfortable and keep your feet toasty (much more so than Hunters!), plus being around £50, they are usually cheaper than Hunters.

If you get the non-equestrian ones, they have tractor tyre-like tread and are very grippy when it's muddy and slippery out.

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mozfest · 30/10/2011 12:51

I agree with Muckboots or, if you're feeling really flush, Le Chameau. Like wearing slippers and toasty warm.

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gothicangel · 30/10/2011 16:41

anyone know what the calf sizes are like on hunters? x

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DoesItWearingWellies · 30/10/2011 16:54

gothicangel this link gives the different calf circumferences in cm for the different sizes and styles for Hunters.

I've found they can be a bit snug if you have several pairs of thick socks on to keep your feet warm (which you need in the winter with Hunters or else your toes drop off!)

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TarquinGyrfalcon · 30/10/2011 17:00

Muck boots are lovely although mine have aren't very grippy on ice or snow.
I have Nora PU wellies at the moment and they are lovely - warm in the cold but cool on a warm day, very grippy and comfortable - I've walked miles in mine.

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LeoTheLateBloomer · 30/10/2011 17:04

Gothic I wear Huntress. They're slightly shorter but have a wider calf fitting.

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gothicangel · 30/10/2011 18:25

thank you everyone,

im a plus size girl and normal wellies are a little snug around the calf,

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