Nice wellies that AREN'T Hunters

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I need wellies. I would rather not get Hunters as they are everywhere and a bit of a fashion accessory. But I want wellies I can actually walk a fair distance in comfortably. I don't really like the Joules ones either, they are a bit colourful.

Any suggestions?

le chameau. supremely comfortable especially the neoprene lined ones. won't get much change out of £200 but mine are 10 yrs old and still going strong. may be the most comfortable footwear I own...

Barbour wellies are good and cost about £60.

Toggi are good.

I have Aigle wellies and they are really comfy & warm.

I second Barbour wellies dexter...:)

I love my Muck Boots - very warm and comfy.

Are muck boots waterproof?

everlong would you believe they are the latest trendy footwear? I live not far from Hoxton and all the self-conscious jolie-laide fashionistas are wearing them. And chavs. I kid you not.

ooh I never thought of Hunters as fashion acces! soooooooooo comfortable!

Oh they really are fashion accessories now. It's quite annoying, actually, as I have always had them and they are comfy. But I am quite an anti-fashion person, once something becomes really popular I stop liking it (which is probably just as poncy as just following trends)

I like the Barbour ones, but the Chameau ones are too pricy for me!

I'm actually a little bit in love with these. They'd match my aviator jacket perfectly!

Another vote for Le Chameau, despite the price (as they will last for ever). My old Hunters are great, but my made-in-China Hunters are rubbish, as are the children's. Am trying to talk DS into Le C, but he has Aspergers and is wedded to his pesky Hunters.

i agree with chocoholic, i love my aigle wellies.

if you want them for walking then the aigle parcours are brilliant - they are described as a 'walking welly' and based on a walking boot design. around the same price range as hunters and imo much more comfy.

whats wrong with my green Dunlops? they are Indie aren't they

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I agree with whoever said le chameau - I left mine outside so they disintegrated after a couple of years but they were so comfortable and I could properly walk in them.

Unlike my Hunters, which don't support my ankles and throw my feet forward, plus have no grip.
I'm sure I paid no more than £100 for them, but they were worth that amount.

Dunlops chafe my feet. OK for just going a few yards to feed the horse or whatever, but will rub if you walk far in them

Dubarrys

Pricey but soooo comfy - cool in summmer and warm in winter. I can highly recommend!!

I have the neoprene-lined Le Chameau ones They are outrageously comfortable and you can really tramp about all day in wretched conditions and still be comfy. I find them a bit warm in the summer.

I have cheapy wellies with sheepskin insoles for comfort, but I know a lot of people swear by Muck boots, including a friend who suffers from gout.