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Comfy low wellies?

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silverlining48 Mon 18-Sept-17 18:32:21

Sound perfect outic.

OutiC Mon 18-Sept-17 18:24:11

Thank you for the useful recommendations! I ended up ordering a pair of low wellies from Mountain Warehouse for £19.99 (free delivery on Amazon). They had excellent reviews and not expensive either in case they're not quite what I was after.

MawBroon Mon 18-Sept-17 17:26:03

I know these would be useless for the purpose you describe but I have just bought these welly clogs from Joules for going out into the garden on dog poo patrol. Even on dry days the grass is still wet and I am sick of either struggling into proper wellies or bringing mud and grass back into the house.
They are also incredibly comfortable!

merlotgran Mon 18-Sept-17 17:10:09

Wellies are fine so long as you have insoles that give arch support and socks that won't slide down.

I wear either wellies or boots for gardening but the problem with boots is you can't kick them off easily when you want to nip indoors to make a cuppa or go to the loo.

OutiC Mon 18-Sept-17 16:59:47

Nannarose, I know exactly what you mean. It's just such a pity when they get wet and muddy. I'd like to be able to go out there and not worry about getting dirty.

Nannarose Mon 18-Sept-17 16:14:03

Similar feet, and I have never been able to walk comfortably in wellies. Proper walking boots are a very worthwhile investment for me.

silverlining48 Mon 18-Sept-17 15:43:56

If you cant find low wellies do as i did and cut some high ones down. I used scissors. Alternatively i get my walking trainers in aldi for less than £ 15 and they are always very comfy, and for you merlot gran probably better than wellies. I had fascitis too so know how painful it is. Happy to say it did eventually get better.

Nanabilly Mon 18-Sept-17 15:36:17

I bought myself some new ankle wellies from a posh garden centre when in Yorkshire in August . £35 they were and I love them . Jane Austen is the brand. Elasticated gussets and I love them.so comfy

merlotgran Mon 18-Sept-17 15:31:03

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JABVS7E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=gransnetforum-21

I can recommend these, OutiC. I have large feet and plantar fasciitis so have to wear orthotic insoles but there is plenty of room for those.

They're very comfortable.

OutiC Mon 18-Sept-17 15:23:28

I have really got into walking recently and love to visit our local wood. Now that the weather is turning wet I would really need a good pair of low wellies. I have rather large feet with a high bridge and the wellies would need to be comfortable to walk in for 1-2 hours at a time in all terrains. Low wellies would be ideal, but which ones are best? There are quite a few brands out there so would be grateful for recommendations!