footwear

[xlxexaxnxnxex]

i went to V last year and for the first couple of days it was possible to wear boots, not wellies as it hadnt rained and wasnt very muddy. is this possible at glasto?? the boots in question are flat leather ankle boots.

[DevilMadeMeDoIt]

I'm taking boots, trainers and wellies then i'm sort for anything the weather might throw at us. If and i do say if it rains a lot boots will be no good. Only wellies will get you through they day and night !!

[redmosquito]

Yeah it's definately possible. I remember in my first time at Glatonbury in '03 I saw a woman in her fifties walking along with a bunch of teenage lads. She was wearing a really tight vest top, tiny tiny skirt and thigh high PVC boots with heels that must have been around 4 inchs high. She wasn't walking very daintily or anything but even in the grass she seemed to manage ok!

However saying that the ground on site is very uneven and its really easy to twist your ankle so the best thing to wear is something that would support your ankle like a pair of walking boots.

[Kirky_99]

Well it's NOT V thank god But even if it only showers a few times, you'll still need those glorious rubber things, I would pack a pair for sure ! It will rain, it always does

[xlxexaxnxnxex]

thank you! i'm definately taking my wellies (which still need cleaning after last year!) just thought my boots are so comfy would be better if i can wear them for a few days!

I loved V last year but i'm expecting to think it was awful compared to how glasto will be!

[Leroy Brown]

Personally I'd steer clear of wellies. I've seen a few people get them stuck in the mud ending up on their backsides - not v pleasant. Walking boots have served me well for the last four Glastos and two V's(and four of those have been very muddy!!)

Edited June 8, 2009 by Leroy Brown

[Kirky_99]

Glasto has special mud, wellies are like 4 wheel drive on it, boots, trainers or whatever get you nowehere when the rain comes, and you will lose them lol Te ground is pretty uneven too, you'll see tons of girls with twisted ankles

V is ok, but it's a bit generic and sooo expensive, the security seem to come from some SS camp too ! The fact that the camp site and stages all merge into one was the first thing that blew me away after going to V for so long - you can drink your own beer wooh hoo

[Moonlight]

I vote wellies! Served me well in last year's rain.

Apparently some people find them uncomfortable, but I certainly don't. I usually wear them from start to finish.

[xlxexaxnxnxex]

no beer tokens either!!! yay!!

[GoGlastoGirl]

I usually find that proper walking boots are best. However, in 2007 the mud came up over the top of them and I had to go and buy some wellies on site. Whatever your choice, try wearing two pairs of socks as this'll prevent you getting blisters, no matter how many miles you trek each day from stage to stage.

[Kirky_99]

I usually find that proper walking boots are best. However, in 2007 the mud came up over the top of them and I had to go and buy some wellies on site. Whatever your choice, try wearing two pairs of socks as this'll prevent you getting blisters, no matter how many miles you trek each day from stage to stage.

[cassandra13]

Add a pair of gaiters to the hiking boots, no problem about wet feet then, or wet trouser legs.

[Redcanadahat]

wellies and birkinstocks.

[r0cky]

I'm taking Wellies and Salomon trail running shoes. I have taken boots every other festival, but this year I'm cutting down on what I take. I hope to stay in the trainers all the time, wellies for if it rains.

[HandFedFred]

Last year I ended up wearing my wellies even when it wasn't muddy as the walking boots I bought with me were too uncomfortable. I might just bring wellies and traniers this year, not sure. Argh! the dilemma!

[Runner]

Last year I had walking boots (and gaiters), converse and flip flops.

This year I've inherited my sons very boring black wellie's, which I wear for walking t'dog. I know I can walk for hours in them and they fit me like a glove. And if it is a shit one (which it won't be!!!) I will be able to take them off with ease, rather than getting my hands covered in christ knows what whilst undoing the gaiters and laces!!!

So (man I like to draw things out!!!), this year I shall be taking wellie's (albeit boring and black), converse (probably my crappy green ones) and flip flops

[Thatmax]

I will take wellies and trainers, but most likely neglect my wellies for the comfort factor of worn in trainers.

[puppetmode]

walking boots. get some cheap ones for a tenner from Decathlon. I had two pairs and swapped when they got muddy and let them dry out for a day.

Taking Crocs as well this year. not the best fashion but theyre waterproof and you can hose them and your feet down. They should be great except if the mud gets to the levels of '05 and '07

[flibbitybob]

Question about wellies... I really love mine but they have a couple of holes at the back. I was thinking of just duct taping them up, have other people done this with success? Or should I just buy a new pair?

[r0cky]

Not sure I'd trust duct tape in the wet and mud. Though you may be fine.

You can get some more hardcore sealant stuff like Seam Grip, but it's not cheap (I just bought some to fix my brand new faulty-as-new Vango tent).

[gReG s]

I'm going down the route of boots and trainers - I got some ex army boots from an Army Surplus place which are waterproof so should be fine! I've redone the dubbing too! I went with wellies last year and they did keep my feet dry but they also kept coming off in the mud and made my feet and legs really sweaty when it got warm! Not pleasant!