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Which Wellington boots ??

  • 29-06-2019 9:58pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92 ✭✭


    Hi folks. Can anyone tell me which would be a good wellie for hunting, stalking. I've already good leather boots but after today's reccie getting soaked I knew I'd need a good pair of wellies for winter. Aigle, Dunlop, muck and dirt boots all have good reviews....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭Richard308


    Have been using Goodyear swamp. Happy with quality etc. for the cost can’t really beat them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    I have a pair of Seeland Moor Stable 18 Inch 5mm neoprene Wellingtons. Have used them rough shooting and fishing for 4-5 years and have just this year torn them badly on a fence. Very warm, reliable and snug fitting giving good support when walking about .Neoprene will keep you warm even if water gets in I can attest to that after this years hole and years of Irish waters Scuba diving in wetsuits. Altough pissing in your wetsuit on a cold dive is semi acceptable, I couldn't see it going down well at the start of a shoot if they noticed you filling your boots so to speak.

    But, others will disagree while some will concur as its rather a marmite issue, - I never, ever, ever ware wellies when I'm stalking unless its purely a farm . For hills and forest I always chose a heavy boot (Meindl style) no matter what. Come rain, mud and or snow. I find them better support all round, offer protection when in and around rocks etc warm and reasonable good grips. I've crossed rivers in them up over the tops, a quick soles to Jesus position and they'll drain out and with in minutes your feet will be toasty.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭Rosahane


    I have Aigles which have lasted over a decade but beginning to crack now.

    I have replaced them with Hoggs of Fife wellies which, as far as I can see, are every bit as good and half the price. Also, the Hoggs have a Vibram sole which is a big plus. They are very comfortable and supportive but, as they are close fitting you might need to make sure you have a boot jack to get them off after a fully day in them :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 361 ✭✭transit260




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92 ✭✭corelokttikka


    Richard308 wrote: »
    Have been using Goodyear swamp. Happy with quality etc. for the cost can’t really beat them.
    Are they heavy or lightweight ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,979 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Dunlop all the way!! Paid around15 euro for me last pair.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,777 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    Rosahane wrote: »
    I have Aigles which have lasted over a decade but beginning to crack now.

    I have replaced them with Hoggs of Fife wellies which, as far as I can see, are every bit as good and half the price. Also, the Hoggs have a Vibram sole which is a big plus. They are very comfortable and supportive but, as they are close fitting you might need to make sure you have a boot jack to get them off after a fully day in them :)

    I done exactly the same and for the price they are amazing. Just like you I find them on the narrow side around the ankles. It doesn't cause any issue when walking but I suppose the rib around the heel is there for a reason....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,070 ✭✭✭cavan shooter


    Dunlop purofoot because 130,00 farmers cant be wrongðŸ˜


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭ronn


    Decathlon have some wellies, I’ve a pair from them a year now and no complaints, I’d muck boot chore before them and the sole split on both boots,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92 ✭✭corelokttikka


    Hi lads. Got a pair of wellies, Goodyear 'stream' rubber neoprene lined boots. Having checked the Dunlop purofut first and aigle second, these seem to be great value but time will tell later in the year. Their more like the aigle but a quarter of the price and lighter.
    Their light, super comfortable and soles are robust. Too warm for this time of the year obviously.
    Cost £55


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭garyc007


    I done exactly the same and for the price they are amazing. Just like you I find them on the narrow side around the ankles. It doesn't cause any issue when walking but I suppose the rib around the heel is there for a reason....

    How are ye finding them now? I was looking at them, any issues since?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭lefthooker


    garyc007 wrote: »
    How are ye finding them now? I was looking at them, any issues since?

    I torture test wellies, I’m in them 7 days a week on the farm and the old adage “you get what you pay for” applies here.

    I’ve tried the Hoggs wellies and I wouldn’t buy another pair. They’re comfortable and the price is attractive but I had 2 pairs fail over barely 6 months. Within 6 weeks the rubber on the instep started cracking on the first pair. The dealer replaced them with another pair. This pair lasted nearly 4 months but the same thing happened with them. I didn’t get a third pair.

    They’ll probably be alright for the casual infrequent wearer but the only wellie I get longevity out of are Aigles. More often than not I wear the sole thin on them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭deni20000


    Aigile are great but expensive initially and a bit heavy - I had mine for well over 12 years until they tore over the toe which I think was from hitting something sharp rather than old age - I replaced them with Percussion Solongne? which Im very happy with for e120 from a local shop - I could have got them cheaper online for about 80 pounds plus postage but was afraid of sizing problems.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 396 ✭✭useurowname


    Seeland are no good, uncomfortable and soft wearing .


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