Wellington boots

simu

It appears that wellington boots are in fashion now - I saw a pair in the window of a "trendy" surfer shop in Cork yesterday! I suppose it's nice to see stuff that fits the Irish climate in shops although I would object to paying E40 for a pair of wellies no matter what design they have printed on them!

Has anyone here taken to wearing them?

Danni

Oh i know!! I saw a pink & yello polka dot pair on an american site a few months back & my friends over there said they're all the rage. I nearly wet myself laughing!! I WONT be buying them anyway

RainyDay

Get some nice bright coloured ones and donate to charity at the same time, if you feel so inclined!

Tiriel

a girl in my class in college used to wear them last year... as u can imagine she became known as welly girl.. can't even remember her name!! and they had flowers on them... :eek:

PurpleFistMixer

I'd hope they're putting insulation in them. Wellies are FREEZING!

Tiriel

PurpleFistMixer wrote:

I'd hope they're putting insulation in them. Wellies are FREEZING!

oh yeah I hadn't thought of that!!! It's been so long since I wore wellies.. I remember I had a pink pair when I was little and they had fur :cool: he he so functional!!!

PurpleFistMixer

I just remembered because I'm wearing converse(tear, nike), and my feet are so cold...

Tiriel

nothing worse than cold feet!!

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

aren't they just for walking in muck and stuff?

Tiriel

not anymore!!! seemingly, they are cool now

RainyDay

PurpleFistMixer wrote:

I'd hope they're putting insulation in them. Wellies are FREEZING!

Not necessarily. If you get a cheap pair in Dunnes or your local agri-coop store, then yes, you will freeze. If you get a decent pair of Hunters like these nice coloured ones which are lined with Neoprene and a pair of thick wooly socks, your feet will be warm as toast for your long walk on the beach or across the fields. Enjoy...

OLDYELLAR

oh my god i saw someone wearing a pair a few weeks back in the middle of town like , and i just thought they were taking the mick or trying to make some kind of statement , i had no idea they were considered fashionable , my god THERE WELLIES!ah think thats one fashion trend ill let pass me by

simu

What's the bet they'll start making high heeled wellies?

I should patent that...

Tiriel

yeah do simu and then do nothing about it!!! please save us from that!!

PurpleFistMixer

simu wrote:

What's the bet they'll start making high heeled wellies?

I have a sneaking suspicion of horror that I've already seen something like that, but I may have dreamed it up...

Alana

dude i have the coolest pair of wellies and they only cost me like 25e or so, they're white with black poka dots and they rock, i got them in 'new look' in the square, but iv seen them around in other places. not a v practical color but hey, they're great.with my poka dot wellies and my frog umbrella il b the coolest kid in town..oh yea

nutkase

Hybrid Wellies they are all the rage Flip Flops that keep your feet dry and let them breath at the same time

Liquorice

simu wrote:

What's the bet they'll start making high heeled wellies?

I should patent that...

Oh, I saw someone wearing them yesterday. And the material was ruffled. Oh, the horror.

That said, normal wellingtons are wonderful. In my opinion anyway.

Nala

Ah, it takes me back to my bright yellow Dunnes wellies as a kid. I loved them!

embee

Regardez!

This "Pucci Wellington Boot", which has been seen on such famous pins as Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller and Coleen McLoughlin, which are currently retailing in Harrods of Knightsbridge for the princely sum of 60 pounds Sterling.

Beware though, there is a nine week waiting list.

Does anyone else think that these are the most hideous pieces of crap ever?

(edit - In fairness, I will admit that I did actually wear wellies in public this past Summer, but in my defence, it was at Oxegen and they are surprisingly comfortable. And also, they were REAL wellies - you know, green with a big yellow rubber sole and an authentic farmer look.)

RainyDay

I spotted two pairs of wellies being worn in town yesterday by Xmas shoppers on a day with just a few light showers of rain around. One purpley/pinkey pair (maybe the Pucci ones pictured above) and one white pair with little blue flowers.

Does two in one day count as the start of a trend?

Karl Hungus

Those look wrong tbh...

Bring back high-heeled sneakers I say!

shelly04

i got a pair of wellies 4 only 2o euros in texas mullingar! so comfy!! draw the line at high heel wellies tho

Karl Hungus

High heel wellies actually exist!? :eek:

Christ that songs even more wrong!

John

I've got black wellies. Didn't buy them as a fashion statement though, I like going outdoors to areas where you lose normal footwear (such as slobland).

Tusky

embee wrote:

Regardez!

This "Pucci Wellington Boot", which has been seen on such famous pins as Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller and Coleen McLoughlin, which are currently retailing in Harrods of Knightsbridge for the princely sum of 60 pounds Sterling.

Beware though, there is a nine week waiting list.

Does anyone else think that these are the most hideous pieces of crap ever?

(edit - In fairness, I will admit that I did actually wear wellies in public this past Summer, but in my defence, it was at Oxegen and they are surprisingly comfortable. And also, they were REAL wellies - you know, green with a big yellow rubber sole and an authentic farmer look.)

But you are a burly farmer anywho aint you ?

wellies

simu wrote:

It appears that wellington boots are in fashion now - I saw a pair in the window of a "trendy" surfer shop in Cork yesterday! I suppose it's nice to see stuff that fits the Irish climate in shops although I would object to paying E40 for a pair of wellies no matter what design they have printed on them!

Has anyone here taken to wearing them?

Yes. I've always worn wellies since I was a little kid. I think they are very sensible footwear that are a necessity in this country whether walking the dog, going through the fields or on the beach or simply walking in the rain in the town or city.
I've got a navy blue pair, black pair, green and I recently bought a coloured pair.
I think Irish guys and girls should drop the 'macho' mask and wear their wellies when needs be.