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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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Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 20:04

LakieLady · 02/04/2024 19:57

I wouldn't bother with Le Chameau. I had a pair and they split around the heel during their second winter. Massive waste of money.

Good to know, thanks. Everyone has such differing opinions on brands! I assumed they were the go to as Kate Middleton wears them.

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Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 20:02

abracadabra1980 · 02/04/2024 19:57

I've tried them all and I can tell you two things:

None of them last if walking on a beach most days-salt water cracks them.

The best fit I found (skinny calfs, am shortish) were Hunter kids 😁

Ps: after walking in them for 15 years daily, I've developed pains in the balls of my feet, so am now wearing Morrell walking boots.

Thank you, I'll avoid beaches!

I actually liked the fit of a Hunter pair the most but after reading that the quality isn't good anymore I've been put off!

Would I BU to risk a Hunter pair and just return within the 2 year warranty if they break?🤣🤣

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abracadabra1980 · 02/04/2024 19:59

PPS: I'm a bit of a welly addict! Love them 🤔

abracadabra1980 · 02/04/2024 19:57

I've tried them all and I can tell you two things:

None of them last if walking on a beach most days-salt water cracks them.

The best fit I found (skinny calfs, am shortish) were Hunter kids 😁

Ps: after walking in them for 15 years daily, I've developed pains in the balls of my feet, so am now wearing Morrell walking boots.

Flyonthewall01 · 02/04/2024 19:57

Ariat wellies are so good! They aren’t extortionate but have a real in sole in them so give you foot support too. I’ve had mine about 8years now

Iggityziggety · 02/04/2024 19:57

I wear ankle wellies from seasalt, they aren't gapey and keep your feet dry and warm without the difficulty getting them on and off.

LakieLady · 02/04/2024 19:57

I wouldn't bother with Le Chameau. I had a pair and they split around the heel during their second winter. Massive waste of money.

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Vacantstare · 02/04/2024 19:56

Cheeesus · 02/04/2024 19:55

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

I was looking at riding boots but I didn't know whether they'd be suitable for everyday wear. Are they just as waterproof? Can I wear them as wellies?!😅

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Iwrotethelyricstoaxlf · 02/04/2024 19:56

Dublin or Airiat boots.

not wellies but yard boots and infinitely more comfortable and warm than wellies.

Cheeesus · 02/04/2024 19:55

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

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