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I have a boot puller for that. It lives in the car. £12 well spent.Another vote, for muckboots, especially as I got them for £28 My only gripe, which is minor, is getting them off
I have a boot puller for that. It lives in the car. £12 well spent.Another vote, for muckboots, especially as I got them for £28 My only gripe, which is minor, is getting them off
Have you read the reviews?
I have a boot puller for that. It lives in the car. £12 well spent.
Another vote, for muckboots, especially as I got them for £28 My only gripe, which is minor, is getting them off
I actually got a pair of these last weekend, mainly for walking the dog.
While I can't comment on their longevity, I do wonder if the reviews are a somewhat slanted view - there are 4 reviews for the green, and 11 for the black (which are split between awful and great). Given they had 20+ pairs of each in the local Aldi, they must be selling a lot of them, so the 15 reviews make up a very small percentage - and it's those that are unhappy that are most likely to feel the need to review.
From what I've seen of internet reviews on purchase websites in general, I think quite a lot of them can be divided into two camps? Those from people who have only just received what they've bought and are initially pleased with their purchase (or the size/design/colour wasn't what they thought, etc.), and those who've bought and used the product for a while and have written about their experience.
Of the two, I personally tend to be more interested in the latter; it may be useful to read general reviews about sizing, speed of delivery, how well or not something is wrapped or boxed, and whether or not the courier left the parcel at the wrong house, etc., but that sort of review doesn't tell me much about the function, durability and longevity of the product.
Whilst I tend to look for a general consensus of opinion in reviews, what I place most weight on is how many reviews say something along the lines of 'Great product, I bought this 18 months ago and it's worked/worn/lasted so well that I've returned to buy another one while it's in stock/on offer/still available", etc.? The other thing I look for is whether or not the item is the same as the original that's had all the 'old' reviews. If it has changed, is the new design, shape or quality the same as the original, or might it be better or worse? Well, that's my take on reviews, the opinion of others may differ.
It's one of my peeves about Amazon - you buy something, and the day after it's been delivered they send you an email asking you to review it.
When checking reviews you also have to filter out those who just don't understand reviews - I've seen 1* reviews where the text says it's a great item, others where the item was lost in delivery, and 5* reviews which start with "I don't actually have one of these, but bought something similar from another company..."
And my favorite was the review for an A3 Cutting Mat, which rated it as 1* because it was "much larger than expected..."
I actually got a pair of these last weekend, mainly for walking the dog.
While I can't comment on their longevity, I do wonder if the reviews are a somewhat slanted view - there are 4 reviews for the green, and 11 for the black (which are split between awful and great). Given they had 20+ pairs of each in the local Aldi, they must be selling a lot of them, so the 15 reviews make up a very small percentage - and it's those that are unhappy that are most likely to feel the need to review.
I have that trouble with ........................................................ slippers. I put it down to age!
I bought some of these recently. Really warm and comfy with a sole that work swell on rough terrain.I have a pair of Dunlop fleece lined Wellies. They are the best I've ever bought. For about £25 iirc from Go Outdoors a few years ago. Wear them almost as much as my hiking boots! And easily done two of the big Brecon's waterfall walks in one day!
I bought some of these recently. Really warm and comfy with a sole that work swell on rough terrain.
The topic of wellies often comes up on fishing forums and reports on Muckboots are mixed with quite a few reporting failures. An alternative which frequently gets recommended by unhappy Muckboot owners are Grubs Boots. I don't speak from personal experience, but trust the people who have made this suggestion.Love Muck Boots for comfort, but I've had two pairs fail.
First pair the sole split Gardens4less replaced them after a bit of a fight. Then the replacement pair failed with split tops, Gardens4less wouldn't entertain a replacement as these were replacements under the original guarantee...which was 3 days out of date!
Contacted Muck Boots who said i had to deal with the original supplier. ie. Not interested.
Now looking for an alternative.
Thanks. I'll look into them.The topic of wellies often comes up on fishing forums and reports on Muckboots are mixed with quite a few reporting failures. An alternative which frequently gets recommended by unhappy Muckboot owners are Grubs Boots. I don't speak from personal experience, but trust the people who have made this suggestion.
I bought a pair of these a few years ago. Wanted Hunters at the time but somehow they didn’t fit.My wife on the other hand has a pair of Aigle Parcours ISO 2 for a few years which she has worn to the horse pretty much day every day for mucking out, riding and she loves them, so I bought a pair to replace the Muck boots.
They are much more confirmable than the Muck Boots, warm and based on the build quality, I can't see them leaking any time soon. I can happily walk fairly long distances in these, unlike the Muckboots
Aigle Parcours Iso 2 Neoprene Wellies | Countryman Outdoor
Aigle Parcours 2 ISO Wellies are the perfect boots for anyone who loves to be outdoors. Made with high-quality materials and construction, these wellies will keep your feet warm and dry, even in the wettest weather. Plus, they're incredibly comfortable to wear, so you can enjoy long walks or...www.countrymanoutdoor.co.uk
now removed you from the possibles list Ingrid .. rofpmslI've tried muck boots, both the short and long ones and they don't work for me
Like normal wellies they have rubber type boot part and that makes my feet very uncomfortable
possibly because of my allergy to latex and rubber
I've now had my muck boots for 6 years. Used daily at this time of year and still going strong.....I've had mines for 4 years.
Great boots
Are they still living up to expectations 2 years on?Bought some Muckmaster Muck Boots and field tested them at Thornham and Old Hunstanton. Superbly warm even when standing in water for a couple of hours. Walked from Thornham to Holme beach and back. Very comfortable
Since the thread has popped up again, I can now comment on the longevity of the Aldi Wellies.I actually got a pair of these last weekend, mainly for walking the dog.
While I can't comment on their longevity, I do wonder if the reviews are a somewhat slanted view - there are 4 reviews for the green, and 11 for the black (which are split between awful and great). Given they had 20+ pairs of each in the local Aldi, they must be selling a lot of them, so the 15 reviews make up a very small percentage - and it's those that are unhappy that are most likely to feel the need to review.
Any idea what model you have? Seems lots of people with boots failing in quite a short period with Muck boots and with Grubs boots, so currently leaning towards the Rockfish Walkabouts (link). They'll probably get used 5-10 times per year, but want them to last a long time. Suspicious that the neoprene to rubber might be a weak link over time?I've now had my muck boots for 6 years. Used daily at this time of year and still going strong.....
MuckmasterAny idea what model you have? Seems lots of people with boots failing in quite a short period with Muck boots and with Grubs boots, so currently leaning towards the Rockfish Walkabouts (link). They'll probably get used 5-10 times per year, but want them to last a long time. Suspicious that the neoprene to rubber might be a weak link over time?