To be fed up of getting wet feet when walking our dogs? (need water repelling spray)

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I need a new pair of dog walking boots. I don't want to spend a fortune because I've had £50 pairs in the past and they've been fine. My dog walking boots get caked in wet mud pretty much every day during the wetter months. I need something I can walk into muddy puddles with, without my feet getting wet. I don't want wellington boots because they are horrible to walk in for any extended length of time. I'm after something water repellent and very warm.

The style I currently have is a couple of years old and has developed a 'cut' where it creases and now my feet get wet. I love our dogs dearly but when my feet get wet I can't wait to get back home. The style I have now doesn't exist anymore. I'm thinking of sticking with the same brand (Mountain Warehouse) and buying a water repelling spray to make the boots (which, no matter which ones you look at, have mixed reviews) extra water repellent. Any thoughts on suitable sprays? Thank you!

I know you said you don't want wellies, but I have a pair of Grub boot wellies, and I can literally walk 2-3 hours at a time in them while walking the dogs. They're the most comfortable wellies I've ever had.

Knee high GoreTex boots will cost you a small fortune - when I worked in retail they were almost £500 a pair.

You'd be much better off getting good quality ankle boots and wearing water-resistant leggings from somewhere like Açai.

These would give you waterproof, warm, comfortable boots with good traction in mud and they are both reduced in the sale.

https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/womens-sale/products/unisex-arctic-sport-tall-boots-moss

I promise I don't work for the company, I just really believe these will give you what you need. Try them, you can always sent them back.

In that case, I've not tried them but have my eye on Bareback boots. They are made for equestrian wear but also market them for dog walkers. Might be worth a look, but they are quite a bit more than £50.