It
was only going to be so long before I had to start talking about wellies in
order to live up to the blog's name. Wellies are a countryside staple. You can
wear them on the farm, on the yard, to the shops and depending on the
situation, at balls with formal dresses. I am a strong believer that you cant
go about your life without owning a pair (or six) of wellies. But when you’re under
the scrutiny of welly connoisseurs, you’ve got to get it right. So what do your
wellies say about you?
1.
Le
Chameau-
Le Chameau are the top of the range when it comes to
wellies, there’s no faulting their impeccable quality and aesthetic. Wearers of
Le Chameaus can often be seen pairing them with a Schoffel and/or black lab on
their shoot or yard. They are a classic wellington boot perfect for every
occasion and I’m sure aggie students will agree...
2.
Hunter-
The
original staple wellington boot, worn by anyone and everyone. These can be seen
on the feet of almost anyone in the countryside, they are a classic boot for
anyone to wear. Theres no going wrong with a pair of tall, green original
hunters.
3.
Joules-
Fashionable
and functional boots, often worn by part-time countrysiders and equestrians.
They may not stand up to the pressures of toe-squashing horses or cows, but are
perfect for walking the dog or visiting a game fair. A quality welly in a pretty
print.
4.
Muck
Boots-
Muck
Boots are brilliant for those of us (and there are a good few) who have
experienced the gut wrenching feeling when your boot gets stuck in the mud and
you just have to let it go before you are drowned too. The muck boot is great
for farmers (or equestrians with particularly muddy fields), although I think
they are a boot that is never really clean again after you take it out of the
box.
5.
Steel
Toe Wellies-
Ideal
boots for farmers, particularly livestock farmers, and anyone who makes a habit
of being trodden on by large animals. Another variety of boots that will probably
never be clean again, but an undoubtably essential one to many people.
6.
Farm
Shop Own Brand-
The
unofficial uniform for any farmer, cheap and cheerful but undoubtably good
value for money. There is nothing wrong with a good pair of Countrywide wellies
(other brands are available!) and they should be embraced.
*All Opinions are my own, not sponsored and are not intended to cause any offense.
As a young lad on many occasions I lost mine in a mud puddle and got a sock full of mud. In Canada we call them rubber boots & there are as you have observed many varieties, mainly they can probably be categorized as either for work or recreation.
ReplyDeleteMy Muck boots were purchased after losing a wellie in the mud lol
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