Can anyone recommend long-lasting wellies?

Possibly a random question, but I hope you outdoorsy lot can help!
I wear my wellies a lot for dog-walking/gardening etc. I went through several pairs of cheap-but-pretty, high-street wellies which all split, before 'investing' in a pair of Hunters. More expensive, but they were supposed to last for years. However, after a couple of years, they have perished badly all over! A quick google reveals that Hunters aren't what they used to be, after production was farmed out to China, the newer ones can't be expected to last... I'm very disappointed, given the price.
Which leads to the question, are there ANY wellies out there that won't perish or split after just a short time?! I won't be splashing out on Hunters again. Gutted.

 

Crikey - my first response was actually going to be: Hunters!
So, if they have fallen short of your expectations, my knee jerk would be to contact the company! Why? Because not only do those willies have a reputation to uphold, they are one of the few to carry a double Royal warrant - and it is on *that* that they base their reputation.

I've had mine for over 18mths now ... if they do not make another 18 months, I would certainly be kicking up a fuss! Pay premium price, you do expect a good few innings from them.

PS: Ah, just read the "China" angle ... are you *certain* they were genuine "Hunters"? The Chinese are masters of repro! Just saying

 

Ummm not sure about longevity as i only got them for xmas so you may have to do some googling but my Joules wellies are the comfiest wellies i have ever had and the soles are fairly thick they look durable

 

And: auto correct strikes again!
Apologies to anyone (and everyone) who may take offense at the autocorrect. I can *promise* you I typed w.e.l.l.i.e.s. ...

 

I gave up wearing wellies years ago as I just don't find them comfortable.I've worn 'Ariat' boots ever since,warm ,comfortable and waterproof although they're expensive they're very hard wearing and long lasting

 

I also bought Hunters and within a year they were letting in water!!! like you I won't be buying any more.
Are there any long lasting ones? Well if you find some, let me know will you!!

 

LOL! I didn't initially notice the 'auto-correct' (yeah, we believe you. You know that auto-correct is based on the words you type most frequently, right?). ;-)
Yes, unfortunately, they are genuine Hunters. My first thought was to go the customer-services route, but then I googled. It seems many others have tried, and they just don't care about 'upholding their reputation.' Clearly, cheaper production costs outweigh long-term loyalty. (And I suppose, given that their prices have remained the same, despite drastic cost-cutting in quality, it will be a while before a tarnished reputation affects them, given that profits weren't based on repeat customers anyway, as the whole point used to be that Hunters were made to last!).
I'm wondering about water-proof hiking boots, or something?
The internet seems to agree that Hunters are rubbish, but everything else is worse. Boo. :-(

 

Just googled Ariat, looks like they only have one style of wellies, are those the ones you mean @Lolimac ? http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/Equestr...and+Muckers/Ariat+Mudbuster+Tall_554-0052.htm
Have to confess, I wish they were a bit cheaper.

 

These ones TT...

http://www.saddlery.biz/ariat-windermere-country-boot.html?gclid=CIHZspzzy8QCFS7MtAodNDcAXw

 

eeeek! I've never paid £150 for any footwear ever

But if they last more than 3 times longer than Hunters then I guess they'd be worth it

 

Mine are still going strong 8 years on,they're looking a bit battered and bruised but still do the job.Completely waterproof rarely have them off my feet all year round,so they have paid for themselves

 

Now they were worth every penny!!! Question is, if you ever buy another pair, will they be the same quality?

 

I did Val a couple of years ago to keep 'for best' .My older ones were looking a bit too scruffy for day to day wear,told you I never take them off Still just as good I'm also impressed with the fact you can walk up to your shins in water and your feet don't get cold