hi
my wellies are ripped and could do with more of an ankle type boot this time as I am only in my garden not an allotment any recommendations for something that might do the job?
I though a clog might not be 2 idea with digging etc as I still have landscaping do finish off.
cam
I think Squash was after some last year. She might be able to help you.
Unless you have a lot of funding available.
Wellies are wellies and are the most economically efficient footwear for those times when they are needed.
Certainly there are a lot of alternative, water tight footwear on the market but a cheap pair of gum boots does the job.
thanks I have always found them tight on my calfs which is why i though the ankle boots might be a better idea and might be easier to pop on and off as i will only be able to go out at the moment when the babys asleep as its 2 cold to take her out with me and 2 dark after shes in bed.
just found the short wellies oh a world of possibilitys :)
going to get my tape out and see if they will work any better :)
I got some Hunter clogs in bright yellow, quite cheap but I can't remember where I got them from. If you google Hunter clogs something should come up.
They are comfortable, but I should have got a bigger size because I need to wear two pairs of socks when wearing them as my feet get very cold in them.
Quote from: Squash64 on January 04, 2011, 20:07:37
I got some Hunter clogs in bright yellow, quite cheap but I can't remember where I got them from. If you google Hunter clogs something should come up.
They are comfortable, but I should have got a bigger size because I need to wear two pairs of socks when wearing them as my feet get very cold in them.
http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Hunter-Core-Original-Clog-Yellow_HJ30.htm
£7 wow shame they only have them in a size 12 :(
That's a lot of socks Cambourne.
yep i dont think thats going to work i will be tripping over my feet as i am only a size 6.5 !!
I think this is looking better
http://www.easy-wellies.co.uk/dunlop-dee-short-green-wellington-boots-p-476:e6cfaa92e72a3bb5ef7d346caeccbfca.html
Just have to check the measurements but for £10.20 plus postage its not 2 bad
Clogs are dead easy to slip on and off, but if you have a lot of walking to do they don't half make the back of your calves ache. And your socks get very dirty!
I shop a lot in the local farmer's co-operative, and last year bought wellibobs. They're a welly ankle boot and are fantastic.
Easy to put on and off, but totally practical for gardening. I can't remember how much they were, but are worth every penny - I'm like you and find that my wellies are a bit clip round the calves - especially with thick socks and jeans.
Another idea anyway :)
Alison
Is there any reason why wellies can not be shortened with a craft knife to make them into ankle high wellies?
Quote from: PurpleHeather on January 05, 2011, 14:30:55
Is there any reason why wellies can not be shortened with a craft knife to make them into ankle high wellies?
you may need an adult to supervise this ;)
Quote from: tonybloke on January 05, 2011, 14:45:19
Quote from: PurpleHeather on January 05, 2011, 14:30:55
Is there any reason why wellies can not be shortened with a craft knife to make them into ankle high wellies?
you may need an adult to supervise this ;)
I am not sure i know any adults suitable for this type of supervision?
Last time i tried this the wellies split down the back :(
Screwfix does the ones that can be cut down. These have ribs around the top for this purpose.
bought some clogs in the end hoping the ground will have dried up a bit and I can get it dug over while harriets having her naps ;)
Wonder if they do baby size clogs, cos bet it won't be long till you've got a wee girl wanting to come and help!!!!
saw some ankle high "Tom Joules" in the garden centre yesterday and thought of you. ive got full hieght joules and I live them.
thanks guys ;) Well she's just got into size 3 shoes we think so once we get her feet measured will look for some funky wells for her ;)
Wilkies have some gardening clogs for around £5
An elderly person on our allotments uses supermarket plastic carrier bags and post office discarded elastic bands to keep them in place.
That is all I have to add on this subject.
My dunlop rubber soled clogs turned up today :)
http://www.shoeshoebedo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_16&products_id=402
yippie so at the weekend i am going to pop out and fork over the ground to help it dry out and then once its dry enough i can get started :)
(saw the wilco post 2 late i am afraid)