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  6. Waterproof And Long Boots - Any Ideas?

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    I'm a 6.5 shoe size and bought a 7 and they fit fine, I think I have pretty normal feet ;) The only thing I would say is that I bought mine in January and they began leaking a couple of months ago, so not the most long-lived wellies for £45.00 odd. I do wear them quite a bit though.

     

    Thanks Rudi. That's very useful to know. I'm a 6 so would stick with buying that size then. Bit worrying that they don't appear to last. A lot of people who have them say the same about the Hunters. They are now manufactured in China instead of Scotland and it seems the quality isn't as good as the older ones made years ago which were pretty indestructible. I would be using them a fair bit so will have to have a think if they're worth it . . .

     

    Anyway, thanks again. :flowers:

  7. Waterproof And Long Boots - Any Ideas?

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    Ange I've not read through the whole thread but M&M Sports are doing half price on Hunter wellies at the mo..........

     

    Hunter

     

    I'm seriously thinking about ordering some but have quite big calves so I'm not sure if they'll fit. If anyone has a pair of hunters and could let me know how wide they were that would be fab :wink:

     

    Tempest The 'Huntress' made by Hunters would be your best bet - they are designed for ladies with bigger calves. I'm thinking of getting a pair but not sure of sizes. I've been told you need to order a size smaller than your normal shoe size for The Huntress as they run quite large.

     

    Does anyone have these that can advise?

  8. Waterproof And Long Boots - Any Ideas?

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    Posted · Edited by Sooty

    The only long boots that I've found that don't give me horrendous blisters are Hunters, I have the huntress type for my fat calves.

     

    Since my arches collapsed I've only been able to wear walking boots but I've found the same problem as you - if I walk through long wet grass then my feet and boots get soaked. I have some nice gaiters but they are a lot of hassle to put on and take off, look at bit daft and still aren't 100% waterproof.

     

    I have a pair of the normal Hunters which are absolutely ancient but very comfy. I was going to ask for a pair of the Huntress ones from Santa for Xmas :cool: .

     

    The only thing is, I've read that you usually have to buy a size down from normal shoe size as the Huntress style runs quite large. They would be bought online so don't want to make a mistake. Anyone own a pair that would know?

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