Cool boots for country living

[lemontova]

Hello, we are about to move to the countryside- proper rural farmhouse. Aside from wellies, what boots do people wear? I ‘d love something with a small heel, and waterproof that still looks nice!
C x

I read this earlier and it's played on my mind. Came back and am pleased to see @dunkaccino say exactly what I wanted to.

Local country fair and local... You will be helping

I wear toggi for that kind of thing. Canyon I think but years old.

Be nice and eager to understand and you will fit in regardless.

@happylittlevegemites

I’m watching this thread, as am struggling to replace my much loved le Chameau Jamesons (the newer ones are a really different fit to my old ones).

I’d not thought of looking at F and F, mostly as I’m bombarded by their ads on Facebook. I wonder if their “explorer” is waterproof? @Askinvillarblues , I’d be glad of the discount code, please, in case I do decide to try them.

Sure! It’s fairfaxandfavor.mention-me.com/m/ol/oh9tp-b32d823161. It’s a Mention Me one so I get 10% discount too if you use it 😊. I don’t have explorers - they’ve been out of stock forever but I think they are waterproof. I do have a pair of the short version (Boudicas) which I love and prefer more than my fur-lined DMs. I’d still use ariats or (no longer available) Noble Outfitter wellies for really mucky stuff like doing the dog/horse but F&F for more everyday.

I thought Tesco had got a bit pricy!

If you have narrow feet then Penelope Chilvers boots are good.

Has anyone mentioned Rydale.

Thanks everyone, lots to look at and try, if only cool leather boots were cheaper I would buy them all!

Btw, I may be more of an indoor cat (and happily so) than a walking dogs through muddy fields type, but my family are all sheep or dairy farmers and I have no illusions about country living, smells, noise, etc! Where we are moving to, however, the local ladies at the country fair seem to wear cool leather kneeboots, leather/wax hats, tweed, Liz Hurley hair etc, whereas my family all wear ancient mismatched wellies, flat caps and great-uncle Peter's navy boilersuits. I am just after some nice gear the same style as the local ladies as it looks smart and also waterproof.

That makes sense OP - hope the move goes well (and that you have a nice log fire to snuggle up with the cat in front of!!)

We are rural and I’d say no to heels or suede. Mind you where I am it rains a lot too.

@happylittlevegemites

I’m watching this thread, as am struggling to replace my much loved le Chameau Jamesons (the newer ones are a really different fit to my old ones).

I’d not thought of looking at F and F, mostly as I’m bombarded by their ads on Facebook. I wonder if their “explorer” is waterproof? @Askinvillarblues , I’d be glad of the discount code, please, in case I do decide to try them.

I love my explorers warm and waterproof only issue is the material at the heel has ripped (after 2 yrs) so can make them a little uncomfortable when walking now.