Wellies for farm and forest

[peatff]

You need some leather Le Chameau, bargain at £335.

[Mull]

I'm told that these are a very good, light, comfortable boot.

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[SteveA]

Dunlop C922033 Explorer Thermo+ with Vibram Sole

 

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I had some Dunlop Puroforts.... the rubber on the steel toe cap got spilt within a matter of weeks and then the side of one of them got slit open on a small blackthorn (or may have been Hawthorn).

 

This modern synthetic welly boot rubber is flexible and comfortable.... unfortunately it doesn't last 5 minutes!

 

That's my thoughts.

cheers, steve

[SteveA]

I'm told that these are a very good, light, comfortable boot.

Bekina AgriLite Polyurethane (PU) Soft-Toe Wellington Boots - Green: Amazon.co.uk: Shoes & Bags

 

Durable?..... I doubt it. cheers, steve

[Mull]

Durable?..... I doubt it. cheers, steve

 

 

Have you tried them Steve?

[SteveA]

Have you tried them Steve?

 

I've had the Dunlop Puroforts (steel toe cap version) and it looks like it's the same material (PU).... they are very comfortable and flexible but I think are only suitable for walking the dog and splashing about in muddy puddles.

 

I took my wellies in for a re-glue at our local shoe repair shop and the owner said modern synthetic rubber isn't anywhere near as long lasting as wellies with a high rubber content. He also said that our natural resource for rubber has been declining, hence why they now tend to use synthetic materials/ or a mix of synthetic & rubber.

 

I need a new pair of wellies/ work boots soon so this is a useful thread.

cheers, steve

[SteveA]

Quite a few recommendations for Skellerup wellies in a farmers forum.... these are £72.

I didn't know inflation had gone up that much, I thought an expensive welly would cost in the region of £20 max!

 

 

http://www.welly-king.co.uk/Skellerup-QUATRO-SAFETY-INSULATED-KNEE-Wellington-boots.html

[Robbie]

I have skellerups for around the farm, very good boots.

[SteveA]

I have skellerups for around the farm, very good boots.

 

How long have you had yours, do they seem to last? cheers, steve

[Aicchalmers]

tuffking/haix firefighter boots do me really well, full leather/goretex so nice and breathable, much better fit than any wellies, steel toe and midsole.

Haix also do the 'fire hero' chainsaw boots if that's your thing too.