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  1. Katkatkat

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    I'm wondering whether anyone can suggest a good brand of wellies?

    I don't mind how much they are as long as they'll last a good long time if they're expensive. As well as garden work I'll also need them be durable and with a good enough sole that they can safely be worn for river work where I can't always see where I'm stepping (ie, not fashion wellies)
     
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    I've got a pair of Dunlops which I've had since I was 14, wore them on the farm all the time when I was younger and still use them in the garden now, they will last me out.
     
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    Is the thread still 1.6 mm?
    (This was half a joke/ is it the same Dunlop that makes wheels?)
     
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    If it wasn't for the bit about walking into rivers, I'd suggest to bin the wellies and get a pair of DM steelies instead. They keep your feet nice and warm, have soles that could probably survive a nuclear explosion, provide plenty of support around the ankles, offer plenty of protection, last forever, and are remarkably comfy.

    You can probably tell, I love my DM steelies and wear them all the time when I'm doing any kind of manual graft.
     
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    I don't wear them. Half the time I end up gardening in my slippers and getting them all mucked up........:heehee:
     
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      Hi Kat, this may sound silly but have a look in the local fishing tackle shop as they sell wellies for Anglers, like me, who need really good grip on the wet banks, toughness for hard work, and warmth during the winter. It's not as daft as it sounds!!!
       
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      Gardening in slippers catztail :heehee: You must have tough feet!
       
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        If you really mean that you want them to last a lifetime (my previous pair only lasted 43 years :cry3:) you need to think of other criteria as well.

        Most boots are fairly good but a lot of the modern ones try to have some fashionable look to them as well. I tried to replace my last pair of boots and found some problems that I wouldn't have had in my younger days.

        A lot of the modern boots are shaped so that they come in narrower at the ankle. Not a problem when you are young and fit. They are no good for me as they may be fairly easy to get on but a booger to get off. After having worked in the boots for some time my ankles tend to swell a bit. Apart from the boots then rubbing my ankles they are much more difficult to remove.

        Someone lent me a pair of those boots to try out. They were comfortable to work in but I had a terrible time getting them off. So I went out to look for boots that were straight up and down. Had some difficulty get them but ended up with Regatta. They have a fashionable buckle on the side (I can put up with that :heehee:) but are very comfortable and should be hard wearing.

        Regatta Men's Regatta Classic Country Wellies: Amazon.co.uk: Shoes & Accessories
         
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        Katkatkat, why not try an "industrial" work wear place. Often its a better "build quality" because of the "torture" it has to endure. Then I thought about THIS PLACE yes they are "protected toe cap" boots (Which is good if you should drop something on your foot, better than normal wellies) but for that price, you can't argue, and they have a thick sole too.
         
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          Best seek advice from your local farm suppliers store. They will stock good, durable and sensible wellies.

          (Personally I garden in leather rigger safety boots)

          a-a
           
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          Good find there watergarden and very good value. It's a good idea getting some protection on your feet especially using a rotary mower I've heard of some bad accidents involving them and toes.
           
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            No I don't do heavy stuff. Just watering or repotting. DUH They end up wet, dirty, and stinky.

            btw I just noticed SHINEY HAS NICKED MY WORD BOOGER!!!!!!
             
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              I have to confess, it wasn't a "find" I buy from them often. I buy the trousers I wear at work from them, and I also like the polo shirts they have. For me its also convenient, no need to go down town, a few clicks and a few days later clothes that fit arrive at my front door.
               
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