Lightweight Winter Wellies

bigred

My father has a pair of Aigle wellies for the farm. They're neoprene lined and quite warm. The problem is they are quite heavy and the sole isnt great - just a flat sole with checkered grooves running the length of the boot (tends to slip a lot on wet concrete). Just wondering if you hunting guys know of good, lightweight winter boots that might make leaving the house at 4.30 every morning a bit easier for him?

Given what he's working in, lace-ups wont do as they'll have to be fully watertight right up the calf. The weight is his main factor as he's in them 12hrs a day, but if there's something out there with a sole like you'd get on good lace-ups, then that would be great. Budget is up to EUR150 but if there's the perfect boot for a bit more, I'm sure he'll stretch with the use they will get..

Cheers!

CZ.

try lr active.com got a pair their last week nice and lite and lovely and warm 95 euro

jwshooter

le chameau vierzon ,iv a pair for years and years. john lambert sell them .

very snug and warm ,also a good sole on em .if you think they might be a bit to warm go for the chasseur, there leather lined .he will leave yoou the farm if you buy him them:D

also there is a cheaper boot again .

elius

Worked at the farming myself and after a couple of hours in them your feet hurt regardless. More so if your on them all day. In 8yrs work the only boot i found any good any dont break the bank are dunlop purofort they cost 50 quid and i rather enjoy wearing them! Didnt enjoy the work though
Very suprised to find Aigle wellies poor considering the price of them!

Of the dunlop website

The Purofort name is an amalgamation of the material from which it is made; Polyurethane, and the comfort feature. Polyurethane is a synthetic material which uses a unique process involving millions of microscopic air bubbles making the boot exceptionally supple, even at extremely low temperatures. In addition to this, Purofort® is thermally insulating, lightweight and shock absorbing. Furthermore, the polyurethane properties offer increased durability and high resistance to chemicals.

All of the above result in remarkably comfortable, safe boots. Purofort® boots are warm in winter and cool in summer. They absorb shock, prevent fatigue, have good traction and are 100% waterproof. They are also cost efficient; Purofort boots last twice as long as normal boots and staff or personal users alike will benefit from the superior protection. Users can depend on Purofort®.

Designed especially for the construction, farming and the food processing industries, Dunlop® Purofort® boots are suitable for the most diverse applications. They can be supplied with steel toecaps and intermediate midsoles for optimum protection. The Purofort® range also includes two special models; Thermo+, which offers protection against extreme cold, and High Grip, for use on slippery surfaces.
Purofort® boots have the following exceptional features:

• 35% more lightweight
• Flexible and supple
• Exceptional comfort
• Excellent thermal insulation
• Extremely strong and durable

CJhaughey

Yep those Purofort boot are great, does he need steel toes?
If not the plain toe versions save a lot of weight and are warmer.
I have had them since they were made by Hevea , Hevea bought them a few years back the newer version with the red and black sole is better than the older brown sole versions.

bigred

jwshooter wrote: »

le chameau vierzon ,iv a pair for years and years. john lambert sell them .

Is he probably looking at the guts of EUR200 for a pair judging by what they're going for on Ebay? Look like the job for him though.

elius wrote: »

Very suprised to find Aigle wellies poor considering the price of them!

It's not that they're bad, he finds them very heavy after a few hours. I've had them out for a few hours here and there and you get that feeling that you've a massive sod stuck to the soles (but you dont!). Also, it's not good almost slipping on your backside when carrying a shotgun or rifle as has happened when wearing these.
He also suffers from chill-blanes [sic] and some condition that mean his feet get very cold. The aigles deal with the warmth, but they're too heavy and the sole isnt great. Yeah, he's got dunlops (not puroforts) for the warmer weather - no complaints at all. Must have a look at them

elius

CJhaughey wrote: »

Yep those Purofort boot are great, does he need steel toes?
If not the plain toe versions save a lot of weight and are warmer.
I have had them since they were made by Hevea , Hevea bought them a few years back the newer version with the red and black sole is better than the older brown sole versions.

Using the red and black sole ones myself a1 and ideal for some looking for good boots without having to get the vaseline out :D.

jwshooter

what pair do you want il price them for you.

jwshooter

pm sent big red