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...it's been done a gagillion times, and I've looked through many of those threads, but they don't help me with my specific issue, which is trying to find a pair that
- are comfy for a couple of hours of (dog) walking
- are fairly light (which helps my dicky knee)
- have good grip in slimy, sloppy, mud (cos that's what it's like where I walk the dog)
- suit the flat, narrow pieces of skin and bone that pass for my feet
I always struggle to find boots and shoes to fit properly as my feet just rattle around in them. I'm happy to spend money on a decent pair of boots that will last, but not if they won't fit right. Obviously, trying stuff on at the moment is tricky.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Aigle Parcours 2 ISO or Le Chameau Vierzonoord (non zip version)
Not cheap, but sooooo good.
I'm surprised you can't get them on prescription from the NHS.
I was brought up to believe that wellies were an effective vaccine for both flu and pleurisy.
Probably work for Coronavirus too.
Unless you plan on wading through standing water i'd go for walking boots and gaiters. never yet found a pair of wellies that were comfortable for lots of walking.
What's the fit like on the posho boots, Flashy?
Unless you plan on wading through standing water
Don't necessarily plan on it, which is not to say it doesn't happen. Plus, the convenience of just putting my feet in a pair of boots and walking out the door, and then just taking them off at the end, rather than messing about with gaiters, is sold on me. I'm doing it in the moment in a pair of Screwfix rigger boots, which has sold me on the concept, just need to find something that fits me better.
Gumleaf Invicta - light, really comfy, good sole. I find they size a bit on the large side but have a good free returns process if you get the wrong size. They also do an in-sole which can help with fit.
Aigle Parcours 2 ISO or Le Chameau Vierzonoord (non zip version)
These. I bought a pair after reading the last wellie thread on STW and years of catching flu and other horrible illnesses, scurvy, Syphilis and the like and haven’t looked back. I look forward now to slipping them on.
They are very high quality, comfortable and good grip. Bought from Decathalon. Expensive but highly recommended. I don’t live anywhere near a dealer and ordered a couple of different sizes to try.
I was brought up to believe that wellies were an effective vaccine for both flu and pleurisy.
Probably work for Coronavirus too.
And a very effective contraceptive too
It’s very common topic on here. You’ll get sensible answers then you’ll get the faux toffs posting the most expensive they can think of. One of the last ones below.
https://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/wellie-recommendations/
Been a few threads. I nearly bought some Aigle but determined they are the wrong shape for my (narrow) feet.
In the end I got some decathlon ones that I'm happy with - try the various models and try sizing down - I think the S900 has a much better sole for walking than the S500 I settled for - but couldn't get the S900 at the time
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/s500-sturdy-tall-wellies/_/R-p-187611?mc=8494309&c=BROWN
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/r900-waterproof-tall-wellies-brown/_/R-p-180651?mc=8494179&c=BROWN
If you want some you can try on before you buy, Aldi have some in tomorrow.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/crane-men%27s-green-neoprene-boots/p/802501432317200
A friend and a few farmers I know recommend Le Chameau (£300 if you don’t mind) and they tend to spend hours in them
I walk the dog and self for an hour, and have worked in mud and slop all day in decent boots. Seem to get on well with some wide-fitting goretex boots and gaiters. Don’t favour wellies as a rule and so don’t wish to risk £300 to try and change my mind.
Currently in Lowa Renegade GTX + Brasher gaiters. About £75 all in (bought the boots nearly-new/worn once)
Right, well given Kahurangi's recommendation for narrow feet, I'm going to pick up a couple of pairs of these from Decathlon later and try them for size:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/r520-warm-tall-wellies-brown/_/R-p-135928?mc=8395627&c=BROWN
If they don't fit, they can go back and I'll take a trip to Aldi 🙂
I got a pair of the Aldi Neoprene ones this morning, they are chunky to say the least. My pair of size 7's weigh just over 2.25Kg.
Bekina Agrilites...
Not stupidly expensive or heavy, Not sweaty and comfy for 10 - 12 hours at a go...
I know dozens of farmers and farm workers that won't use anything else 👍
I found with slim feet, annoyingly wallowing about for years, the only answer was the Chameau zipped ones. Acres of lollie but they hit the spot.
[strong]scruffywelder[/strong] wrote:
Bekina Agrilites…
Not stupidly expensive or heavy, Not sweaty and comfy for 10 – 12 hours at a go…
I know dozens of farmers and farm workers that won’t use anything else 👍
Came on here to say the same. It is all I have worn for the past 10 years. 60 hours a week, 52 weeks of the year.
Aigle Parcours 2 here, happily walk in them for hours. Not mountain walks admittedly, but they’re my go to choice for taking the dog out for a couple of hours if it’s wet/muddy.
You may strike lucky and find the Aigles in stock at Decathlon. Caveat. They size on the generous side. Go for your high street shoe size and be prepared to wear some thick socks with them. But they really are an all-day boot. With everything, try before you buy. Boots and wellies especially fit certain feet better than others.
Bekinas all the way after Welsh farmers recommendation.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Expanding foam 😀
Muckboots. My pair must be at least ten years old, they live in a bag in the boot of my car, and they’re extremely comfy. I usually wear thin socks with neoprene boot socks over the top, but thicker wool walking socks would work as well, I’ve done nine, ten mile walks in them in the past, I’d still happily walk four or five miles in them, I was wearing them Sunday for a walk of about 2.5 miles from Lacock, parts of that are still a bit mucky after all the rain, and I have an arthritic knee, my boots don’t cause any issues with that, I do usually have a stick or alloy pole for extra support, especially if it’s slippery, but my Muckboots are no more prone to slipping than any other boots I’ve worn.