nina3d Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 It is a conundrum. As people have said above, wellies are very uncomfy if worn for a long time, although long socks certainly help avoid welly-rub. But the soles are rubbish and I really felt all the pebbles in the ground, which I don't notice in DMs. But... my big problem with DMs and similar is the laces. If it's muddy, you have to get your hands all muddy undoing the laces. And the laces get all stiff with mud, and you have to tug and pull each bit through each hole so you can get your feet out, which prolongues the muddy hand situation. And if you have to get up in the middle of the night to trek to the toilets you have to tug at the muddy laces again to make them wide enough to get your feet in and your hands get all muddy again. (I love Glasto mud of course - but the muddy laces onto hands things is too much for me). Wellies are better for this and you can get them on and off without any muddy hands. And crimsonking is so so right about compeed blister plasters. They are a lifesaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdry Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 But... my big problem with DMs and similar is the laces. If it's muddy, you have to get your hands all muddy undoing the laces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisearl Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I guess what i want to ask you guys is if you know anywhere either glasgow based or trust-worthy internet based (although i'd prefer somewhere where i can try them on) that sells large sizes of wellies at reasnable prices, preferably under £20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muiro Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Have you tried Go Outdoors up at Coatbridge? If not your local B&Q should have a decent range, I know the one near me (Abbotsinch) does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ive tried the mainstream hardware stores round my bit and havent really found anything in my size (and cheap ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octave Doctor Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 An old pair of waterproof walking boots - goretex gaiters ( a must ) - and decent walking socks and you are good to go. Few pairs of socks in reserve just in case - and wellies if you can carry them for really bad ( ie 2 years ago ) conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muiro Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Have you got any farm shops near you? That's where I go to get wellies and stuff like that, cheap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybug-nina Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 In dry weather I wear my Crocs by day and my Hunters by night. This is only because my toes get cold up at the Stone Circle. If its wet ( which its not going to be this year ) I then wear my Hunters. Its well worth splashing (lol) out on a good pair of wellies. I have had my Hunters for 4 years and they are still so comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norainplease Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 An old pair of waterproof walking boots - goretex gaiters ( a must ) - and decent walking socks and you are good to go. Few pairs of socks in reserve just in case - and wellies if you can carry them for really bad ( ie 2 years ago ) conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_Babs Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Find out next Monday who is getting paid off from work, and the last day work would be the 18th June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I dunno, i'd imagine i probably do, staying right on the edge of the glasgow postcode-area before you get to invey-nae-where, prolly worth a look about there is plenty of feilds (and a couple of country parks) about here, would they just be under "farm shops" in the yellow pages or summit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 In dry weather I wear my Crocs by day and my Hunters by night. This is only because my toes get cold up at the Stone Circle. If its wet ( which its not going to be this year ) I then wear my Hunters. Its well worth splashing (lol) out on a good pair of wellies. I have had my Hunters for 4 years and they are still so comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Which Hunters? I tried on almost all of the Hunters range on Saturday, and I liked the cheapest original the best. The Balmoral ones were heavier but had a better (more comfortable) sole with more cushioning. They only had the original ones in original green or black, I thought maybe black, but couldn't decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider43 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Anyone knwo the best place in London to get cheap boots? like an army surplus store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzypops Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 if you can't stand wellies, like me, i'd recommend a good pair of hiking boots, i got some gore-tex ones last year for £55 (reduced from £95) from gooutdoors.co.uk. they're so comfy i wear them all the time; hell, i'm wearing them now! you can get a good pair for less than that though, hi-tek are a decent budget brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybug-nina Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Which Hunters? I tried on almost all of the Hunters range on Saturday, and I liked the cheapest original the best. The Balmoral ones were heavier but had a better (more comfortable) sole with more cushioning. They only had the original ones in original green or black, I thought maybe black, but couldn't decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmmmma Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I got my wellies at Priceless Shoes last year think they were a fiver - wore them with a pair of football socks and they were ideal until early saturday. Trainers all the way from then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincowcat Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Woo lots of replies! been reading all the advice/personal experiences and still dont know what to take.. I already have converse and high dm boots but should I ditch the dms and buy wellies? decisions decisions!! I guess its each to their own and everyone has there own preference but I just wish I could make up my mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlered Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Talk to the medical teams and they end up treating quite a lot of people for 'Welly Rash' where the top of their wellies rub their legs. This was particularly a problem a couple of years ago when the heavy rain turned everything to mud. By mid morning it was glorious sunshine but very muddly so people were walking around in shorts and wellies and the wellies really did their legs in. Best bet is a decent pair of walking boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jutt69 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 So should I not wear my Stilettos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshwarrr Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 if its heavy rain forecast i will take my wellies and hiking boots. Although i want to invest in some waterproof boots, bit like doc martins, but army issue. had a pair in 2005, comfortable and dry all week. if its meant to be sunny, still take wellies and boots just incase but also some flip flops for wandering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muiro Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Woo lots of replies! been reading all the advice/personal experiences and still dont know what to take.. I already have converse and high dm boots but should I ditch the dms and buy wellies? decisions decisions!! I guess its each to their own and everyone has there own preference but I just wish I could make up my mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzypops Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) I think you're right, it really is up to personal preferance, and personaly i would advise anyone against taking anything for the mud that involves laces... too much hassle with ultra mud, i even seen one of my mates sleeping in his tent with his feet sticking out because he couldnt be arsed with getting through the mud to the laces, his feet didnt look too healthy after he finnaly took them things off to change his socks lol Edited April 20, 2009 by pezzypops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muiro Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 that's why i've got a pair of gore-tex gaiters to go over my gore-tex hiking boots. my feet stay dry, warm and comfortble no matter how far i've walked, and the laces stay free of mud and the gaiters are easy to remove as they have a zip on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 They Actually do look quite practical... wish i had some of them in 07! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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