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« on: November 19, 2010, 02:11:34 PM » |
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Having gained a wet foot a few days ago from yet another pair of wellies developing a split only a few months after purchase , I've been looking out for a new pair, and have been horrified that even "el cheapo" emporia demand 20 sovs for even the most 'orrible placcy things. This morning found me in a local agricultural suppliers looking at boots
(hand made froggie jobs at £189, no thanks!), and chatted to a friendly assistant, who pointed me at the cheapest of the lot - unbranded "EU made", £14 a pair, and said she reckoned they ALL give up the ghost in no time flat these days, the cheapos were as good as any other, and a particular well-known "snob brand" (with the useless straps at the top) were some of the worst, and pointed out they were now PRC - made........
Since most affordable wellies no longer contain rubber, how come they're suddenly so bally pricey (and useless), and why are they made unrepairable? (I've tried)
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2010, 03:31:14 PM » |
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Since most affordable wellies no longer contain rubber, how come they're suddenly so bally pricey (and useless), and why are they made unrepairable? (I've tried)
20 quid (plus postage) could get you a pair of cheapo 'riggers' from Screwfix: http://www.screwfix.com/prods/99880/Workwear-PPE/Footwear/Rigger-Boots/Size-9/Work-Site-Tan-Fur-Lined-Rigger-Boots-Size-9For me they last a couple of years (the point of failure is usually the sole coming adrift from the upper). Or for a little more, and a bit more like a welly, how about a pair of PVC 'riggers': http://www.screwfix.com/prods/88951/Workwear-PPE/Footwear/Rigger-Boots/Size-12/Apache-PVC-Waterproof-Rigger-Boots-Size-9That's what I went for when my last leather pair gave in, and so far I'm pleased with them. N.B. with reinforced toe caps & soles they weigh a bit more than your average welly! |
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« Last Edit: November 19, 2010, 03:33:33 PM by skyewright »
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2010, 03:48:57 PM » |
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Having spent something like 20 years wearing only wellies, slippers and a drysuit, though not all at once  I hate the frigging things and now only use them as a last resort. Like Skyewright I'm a rigger boot man. If however you do want a decent wellie that will NOT split and will only need replacing every couple of years if you wear it every day on a carborundum covered deck then here it is http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/Commercial-Clothing/Purofort-Yellow-Safety-Wellingtons/ All the fishermen and fish farmers wear them, there only fault being that the steel toe caps will turn the ends of your socks brown. Not a big deal apart from the fact that to the uninitiated it will look like you've wiped your ar5E with them Cheers, Paul |
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HalcyonRichard
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2010, 03:55:14 PM » |
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Hi,
I've only had one pair of wellies split. This was after barrowing concrete for a slab. I think something in the concrete aged the rubber/plastic. My current pair are 4+ years old. They are the green Dunlop variety and cost £7.99. This time of year they are worn at least an hour a day.
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Richard
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2010, 03:56:58 PM » |
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i wear Muck Boots for canoeing/fishing, very comfy and great grip, neoprene lined, great for winter but maybe too hot for summer use
oh and they're £60+
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rhys
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2010, 04:21:07 PM » |
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And don't forget saftey boots with steel toe caps are zero rated VAT  |
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Ivan
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2010, 05:15:09 PM » |
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Safety boots for me. I almost never wear anything else. There are some nice light ones now, that feel more like trainers than boots. Much more comfortable than wellies, and protection from falling objects, chemical resistant, electrically insulating, warm etc etc. Oh, and I use the old welders' trick - only lace them up loosely so that you can slip them on/off in seconds. Can't cope with bending down to tie/untie shoelaces - I usually don't make it up again.
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renewablejohn
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2010, 05:36:13 PM » |
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Hi,
I've only had one pair of wellies split. This was after barrowing concrete for a slab. I think something in the concrete aged the rubber/plastic. My current pair are 4+ years old. They are the green Dunlop variety and cost £7.99. This time of year they are worn at least an hour a day.
Regards
Richard
Dunlop seem to be one of the few who still make a true rubber wellington which means it takes approx 3 months before they spring a leak with me as opposed to a matter of days for plastic wellies. I once got a well known clog maker to make a pair of waterproof knee length boots similar to those used in the tanning industry unfortunately it must be a lost art as the boots leaked at the seams. |
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martin
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2010, 05:40:13 PM » |
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Has anyone discovered a way of repairing the bally things? - I've tried all sorts, but nowt sticks!  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2010, 06:08:45 PM » |
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Has anyone discovered a way of repairing the bally things? - I've tried all sorts, but nowt sticks! Me too, tried everything from glue to rivets I gave up trying to repair them years ago and now concentrate on trying to turn them into something useful, slippers for the garden, hinges for gates, couplings for pipes, binocular case, tops for wooden posts, feet for the guy and of course ammunition for the annual wellie throwing at the 'Gala Day' Cheers, Paul |
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martin
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2010, 06:26:22 PM » |
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Shoe Goo on shopping list! - thanks for that! SO frustrating to jettison otherwise good wellies for one tiny fault  |
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Amy
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2010, 06:28:09 PM » |
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ever since i was a kid ive hated wellies with a passion.
I used to swear by Dr Maartens fur lined riggers but they dont seem to be available any more. Im slumming it in my walking boots these days
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billi
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2010, 06:44:44 PM » |
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just a few month ago i bought my first Wellingtons in my live (Dunlop Rigor Safety Plus Lined Wellington no beauties but warm compfy and easy to slip in ) in the close by hardware shop ..... i was so fed up with cold , wet feed when digging our lake
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