Hunter Wellies

jenniewb

I don't have Hunters, I have heard horror stories about people slipping in the snow as they have no grip- this is scary and I live at the top of a very very steep hill (it takes about 15 mins to walk the thing at a fast speed). I bought a pair from Millets for £10 and the grip seems much better in comparison. I guess it depends what you need them for and what your looking for but just be aware there are worries over the grips not being enough when on snow and ice.

Gloomendoom

jenniewb wrote: »

I don't have Hunters, I have heard horror stories about people slipping in the snow as they have no grip- this is scary and I live at the top of a very very steep hill (it takes about 15 mins to walk the thing at a fast speed). I bought a pair from Millets for £10 and the grip seems much better in comparison. I guess it depends what you need them for and what your looking for but just be aware there are worries over the grips not being enough when on snow and ice.

There are all sorts of Hunter wellies. I have a pair with proper Vibram soles (walking boot type) that grip really well. They also have the advantage that they can be re-soled when needed.

kelou

Ended up ordering mine from Rubbersole only 3 colours left in a size 4, red, pink or green, but with the 20% code they worked out at £39.99 including delivery. Hope that helps.

clairibel

jenniewb wrote: »

I don't have Hunters, I have heard horror stories about people slipping in the snow as they have no grip- this is scary and I live at the top of a very very steep hill (it takes about 15 mins to walk the thing at a fast speed). I bought a pair from Millets for £10 and the grip seems much better in comparison. I guess it depends what you need them for and what your looking for but just be aware there are worries over the grips not being enough when on snow and ice.

This is very true my hunters had zero grip last year I have had them 2 and a half years and they have just started to split on the left heel, so i was on the lookout out for replacements. I used them everyday dog walking so walked to death really.

Luckily for me there was an offer on the grabbits board for some Tayberry County muddies wellies and they are far superior to Hunters of which i was always loyal.... they are so warm and comfy the soles are cushioned and feel like slippers the grip is great plus they have a neoprene leg which expands and grips to any leg width. Have a look out for them, i got them dead cheap though, not sure i would pay £45 for them or any wellies...got my hunters cheap from ebay as well.

tiddlyteri

The only cheap ones i can find out £45 but people have seem to find it cheaper so i guess that is not much help. that is free p&p aswell....:-)

jenniewb

Gloomendoom wrote: »

There are all sorts of Hunter wellies. I have a pair with proper Vibram soles (walking boot type) that grip really well. They also have the advantage that they can be re-soled when needed.

Do you mean (when you say Virbam soles) like the trainers which are supposed to replicate the barefoot trend? (-This would be amazing if they could do this but somehow insulate from the cold!!-imagine being able to walk without pain in the white snow:D I am guessing its not the same as what I am thinking of: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/ )

I tried a pair on in TK Maxx and they didn't work for me (the Hunter wellies) so am guessing the decent stuff cannot be bought from there- where did you get yours and did you get a good deal (and how!!:cool:)