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Help me find wellies to wear everyday that aren't gaping!

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Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 19:54

I've searching for wellies for ages now. I'll be wearing them most days for muddy walks etc, nothing major but want them to be good quality as I'll be doing a lot of walking.

I have very slim calves and most wellies I've tried on are really gappy and loose on me which I hate as I want them to be stylish and a tighter fit.

I like the look of Le Chameau but too pricey, and Aigle but are these gappy?

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DrJoanAllenby · 02/04/2024 21:43

I forgot the link!

www.fairfaxandfavor.com/collections/lalliance-wellington

DrJoanAllenby · 02/04/2024 21:43

These are durable and you can choose regular or narrow calf.

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Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 21:36

Mumofyellows · 02/04/2024 21:21

I love my aigles, I have 3 pairs and slim calves. They aren't happy. I wear them daily for dog walks and horses, on the beach as well and they have never let me down!

Which ones do you have please?

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 02/04/2024 21:28

Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 20:18

The quality is no longer the same as they're now made in China. Shame as I love the look of them!

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I've got a pair of Hunter's. Had them just over a year. No issues. Use is rainy walks, some mud and walking around farm visits when raining. My issue is the buckle at the back. If I crouch down it presses into the back of my thighs (knee-high boots).

Mumofyellows · 02/04/2024 21:21

I love my aigles, I have 3 pairs and slim calves. They aren't happy. I wear them daily for dog walks and horses, on the beach as well and they have never let me down!

Cheeesus · 02/04/2024 21:16

Cheeesus · 02/04/2024 19:55

Wellies are just like that aren’t they? Do you need a waterproof horse boot maybe?

Yeah I meant a horse yard boot rather than a riding boot.

PermanentIyExhaustedPigeon · 02/04/2024 21:02

Grubs wellies. They're neoprene ones so stretchy round the calf, meaning they don't need to be as flappy. Really warm (without being sweaty), supportive, comfy enough to walk miles in, lightweight and flexible enough to drive in, and truly waterproof (I was in a stream with the kids and dog the other day and my feet stayed totally dry). Mine are Frostlines because I wanted the grippiest sole.

Amber345 · 02/04/2024 20:59

Merry People wellies are great. I have the ankle ones and wear them everytime I go out the house, including for dog walks, but they also do taller ones with adjustable fit for different calf sizes.

Loopsielou · 02/04/2024 20:54

Hunter. I wear mine every day with the horses and they haven't let me down

LouisePlease · 02/04/2024 20:51

Muck boots, had them for years and worn at least twice a day in very muddy woods with the dogs. Love them.

PlaygroupWoe · 02/04/2024 20:40

I'm on 8 years with my La Chameaus. They've been through everything with me! I am also big footed with skinny calves, and chose them as they were least gapey. Best thing I ever did!

Bovrilla · 02/04/2024 20:40

Muck boots now also made in china and split, like Hunters do

I have Aigle and love them. Get the Parcours ISO2 with adjustable sides. They've got vibram soles and I walk miles in mine, as i work in them a lot, and this winter's dog walks have definitely required wellies!

DementedPanda · 02/04/2024 20:38

Muck boots definately. Mine are still going strong after 7 years

Astrak · 02/04/2024 20:36

Pity about Hunters being made in China. I got mine thirty-plus years ago and they're still going strong.
I've also got muck boots, almost as old and they're also going strong.
Ditto Ariat long leather boots.
I think that manufacturing standards were much higher then.

FuzzyPuffling · 02/04/2024 20:36

I love my Le Chameaus ("Giverny"). I've had the same pair for over 5 years and they are still in perfect condition. And I have walked all over in them, including daily beach walks.
They are fairly narrow of foot and leg which suits me, as I have size 8 feet but not wide, as most manufacturers assume. I would definitely buy another pair if these gave out, which they show no signs of doing!

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Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 20:18

Lighteningstrikes · 02/04/2024 20:17

Hunter wellingtons.
Close fitting cut and very comfortable for walking.

The quality is no longer the same as they're now made in China. Shame as I love the look of them!

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Lighteningstrikes · 02/04/2024 20:17

Hunter wellingtons.
Close fitting cut and very comfortable for walking.

stayathomer · 02/04/2024 20:10

abracadabra1980
are your legs not getting soaked on walks though?

CalamityA · 02/04/2024 20:08

Love my hunters. Had them more than a decade and they are still perfect after a LOT of use.

stayathomer · 02/04/2024 20:08

Only thing is some riding boots can be sore if you walk in them for too long? On the search for similar op, my favourite wellies are cheap ones but they’re nearly done now, water is getting on :(

mynewname25 · 02/04/2024 20:06

Could try muck boots

Dartmoorcheffy · 02/04/2024 20:05

I got a pair in lidl last year and they have been fantastic. I've probably worn them everyday since November with this atrocious weather we have had.

Thumberline · 02/04/2024 20:05

Another vote for hunter kids, I’ve had mine for four winters of dog walks now and still going strong!

isthewashingdryyet · 02/04/2024 20:04

Walking boots are much better for long walks, and are much kinder on your joints. Welly boots have no cushioning and no arch support
Get gortex lined high ankle walking boots. And good walking socks

needadress · 02/04/2024 20:04

Muck boots - lightweight, comfy and do slim fit!

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