Warm and waterproof wellies

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Well maybe not wellies. Seeing as all we can do is go out for walks, I need some decent footwear.

I have massive calves so can’t really do long boots but my current wellies just aren’t up for the job, my feet freeze. I’ve had a look at snow boots but there’s so many and some of them seem to be for fashion only (wedge heel snow boots, I don’t think so!)

Can any of you recommend the ones you have or ones to avoid. Thanks

Muck boot wellies are really warm. They're a bit clumpy though, not particularly fashionable. I wear them for sheep work and love how warm they are

I like snow boots, the ones with a rubber bottom and padded fleece lined upper. Get them from Trespass, Mountain Warehouse etc.

I have just bought some Dunlop short wellies with wide calf, though. They cost £9.99 on EBay and with thick socks are the best things I’ve worn for winter dog walking! Comfy, dry and warm. It’s hilly and muddy where I live and these are perfect.

I also have wide calves.

I like that - wide calves. I shall be using that from now on!

I have some muck boots, they were great.y wife calves. I longer fit in them. Will see if they do short ones

I obviously have wide fingers too!

I've got snow boots and they're lovely and warm but I'd feel weird wearing them on just a normal walk with no snow.

Watching thread for ideas, as I'm so fed up of mud!

Also wide of calf. Also have black Trespass snow boots. About to use them for a long walk. Do I look stylish and sophisticated? No. Do they work brilliantly? yes.
Which obviously means I'm about to slip and fall on my arse 😂😂

www.warmwellies.co.uk/
I’m waiting for them to have dh’s size in stock to try them

www.widecalfbootsstore.co.uk/wide-calf-wellies

Horse riding or yard boots might be better for you as they sometimes come in wide fitments and are generally waterproof

I have muck boots and can’t fault them. I’ve got the slip on style ones with furry lining and they’re warm, comfy and waterproof.

I have these and love them. I don't like wearing wellies as my feet get cold, but these keep them really warm.

www.hunterboots.com/gb/en_gb/womens-winter-footwear/womens-original-insulated-short-snow-boots/black/7233

I have some fleece lined Hunters and they’re great. They’re short too so you won’t have a problem getting them on over calves. I’m not usually a Hunter fan as I find there’s better quality wellies for lower prices generally but these are seriously good. They are new this year so you’ll be able to get on the website

I was looking at those hunters but was worried about the reviews. I went for some Trespass ones in the end. Will report back on if they’re any good. Thanks everyone

I see you’ve bought some already but I can recommend Le Chemeau, neoprene lined. They are so warm and comfortable. I believe they do different calf widths too.

I love my Aigle Parcours Vario 2 neoprene lined wellies. They're warm and more like wearing a shoe, and also have an adjustable calf fitting.

Le chameau,Aigle, Muck boot or for snow boots waterproof Sorel. All these are good boots.
I would avoid Hunter now, as they leak and are badly made now, with the exception of the Jimmy Choo collaboration which were the best wellies i ever had. Sorels are warmest though.