Wellies Boots

Bilge Rat · 13 October 2003, 11:58

I'm thinking of purchasing a pair of long wellies to wear instead of wetsuit boots and was wondering before i parted with my hard earned cash what other members of the forum wear or would recommend and if anyones had any particular horror stories with specific makes or types.

Thanks for all your help.

Richard

Richard B · 13 October 2003, 12:25

I've got a pair of Musto (I think they are called either M1 or M2) and they have got sort of "BatMan" suckers on the soles which really stick to the deck well.

Also, they fit me well which is unusual as I've got very narrow feet.

Charles · 13 October 2003, 12:33

How did I know you or Louise would answer to this thread??

Alan · 13 October 2003, 12:48

"If it wasnae fur ya wellies, where wuld ya be? Yu'd be in the hospital or infirmaree, Yu'd be havin a dose of tha flu or even plurasee if it wasnae fur ya wellies!"

I have Musto's (and big feet). The pucka thing to have is a pair of Dubarry leather jobs. Thick end of £200 tho'!

MeMe · 13 October 2003, 13:58

I love Musto and wear it a lot both at sea and in the bar, however, a pal of mine has a £189 pair of their boots (wellies) and is foerever "minding his toes" like a bl**dy puff when doing anything other than strolling around the marina. The quality, look and comfort of the boot is exceptional. Whether one would be happy stomping around a greasy boat yard, wading in the slime of a weathered slip or getting the inners wet (as one often does) is a different matter, only said "one" can decide. That said my proverbial friend (me of course) does look rather spiffing in them !!!

Bilge Rat · 13 October 2003, 15:58

Guys thanks for the advise, not too sure i want to go for the very expensive boots, maybe a pair of £35 gill or Henry Lloyd rubber wellies will do the trick, most of my boating involves ankle deep wading on my local slipway so i think high boots coupled with my Henry Lloyd gortex long johns will keep me both very snug and dry in these comming winter months.

thanks for all the advise though.

Richard

MeMe · 13 October 2003, 16:12

For me the pecking order of quality and branding has always been Musto - Gill - Henry, however, ever since Henry entered the high street shops courting the pockets of scallywags, the brand consigned itself to the "fashion garment only" bin - in my opinion.

Musto and Gill are therefore the only true remaining sailing / watersport related clothing manufacturers.

whitingiom · 13 October 2003, 17:42

Drysuit and dinghy boots.....the only answer!

Red Fox · 13 October 2003, 20:56

Bare feet and shorts are the best option...oops just noticed...your from south of Watford Gap...thermal lined, yellow Musto, thigh lenght boots for you then!

Richard B · 13 October 2003, 21:28

Oh, such humour for a thread which could have been so boring

Keep up the good work, and think on this...

If it's thermal lined yellow Musto and thigh length boots for south of Watford Gap, what will the de-rigeur vetements be south of the English Channel this winter season

Bilge Rat · 14 October 2003, 08:43

My wifes beginning to think i've developed a foot fetish as i already have five pairs of neopreane boots, one pair for diving, one pair for summer use, one 5mm pair for winter, one for walking up and down hard stoney beaches and a pair for sand beaches, of course this is forgetting the three pairs i have left over from my canoeing days,!! now she says i want to buy rubber wellie boots as well.

Still not told her about the thigh highs yet lol lol.

Richard

Arek Pawelek · 14 October 2003, 14:45

I used Dubarry (and still using). They are good. Really! But... There is 2 small things which make them not as good as I thought before - one small plastic thing ( I don't know the name in english) to pull cord on top of the boots and keep'em dry is on the front. If you are on your knees or if you hit something - that's really painfull! And second thing - to wear them on thick socks is not so easy! Friend of mine bought for The Race (round the world catamaran race) Gill boots for all crew. These boots have lashes on the back (!) and this plastic thing is on the back either. Wearing is very easy! And no problems with kneeing! That's why Gill's boots is the best choice for me.
PS Both are made with goretex membrane.

Richard B · 14 October 2003, 14:54

Quote:

Originally posted by Arek Pawelek
one small plastic thing ( I don't know the name in english) to pull cord on top of the ...

Arek,
Sounds like the work you're looking for is toggle.
Richard.

Arek Pawelek · 14 October 2003, 15:01

Thanks! A man is learning something every day!

tue · 14 October 2003, 19:26

Small plastic thing? If it were dive equipment it would be a GBB (Gay Boy Bead) used to stop reel line from being wound all the way in and then a bastard to rethread underwater with 5mm gloves on

chrisallse · 14 October 2003, 19:34

weve got Gill not bad as wellies go.

whitingiom · 15 October 2003, 23:33

Were originally called something like 'Tanka Clips' until the patent ran out?

Jelly · 21 October 2003, 13:02

IMHO the best true wellies I have found is the Musto M2's they lasted 4-5 seasons where as the previous ones lasted only a season. But needed the thermal liner.
The best pair I have found is the durbarry boots, warm, comftable, got the ones without the drawstring on the top. Only wish they would make a pair with toe caps - fedup with dropping anchors and race mark weights on my toes!!!
Rgds
Jelly

houser · 22 March 2004, 12:45

Resurrecting this thread as I was looking for a new pair in Stockholm with no luck..
Are these the only Musto's available these days?

jwalker · 22 March 2004, 13:25

You folk have too much money, or yer all wussies. Buy a pair of farmers wellies and wear a thick pair of socks. A tenner does it.