Treated myself to a pair of le chameau wellies. Loving the quality so farSubmitted by macnerd93 t3_ydznf8 in BuyItForLife
rousseuree t1_itxfnra wrote
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Searching for quality waterproof boots and I’m about to pull the trigger on Hunters until I saw this post! Tell me more
thatgirlinny t1_itxscbc wrote
Had Hunters a long time ago. They didn’t wear well, eventually splitting, and whenever I wore them, i couldn’t wait to get them off my feet.
Le Chameau were familiar to me. A friend had them for mucking, and i was impressed by the solid knobby tread on the bottom in a couple of pair I found. I find the material softer and build more accommodating for my feet. I can wear a heavy sock—or not, and they feel warm. I can walk in them some distance without issue.
Cost-wise they’re comparable, but I simply think they’re better built than Hunters. Mine are a kind of perfect brownish green and look as good with a Barbour as they do other outerwear.
rousseuree t1_itxzahj wrote
This is awesome advice - I’m looking at specifically the tall style - do you have a preference between:
thatgirlinny t1_ityjkr6 wrote
Mine are most like the Vierzon. I think what it comes down to is lining type and gusset/no gusset. If you’re anticipating stuffing, say, your jeans into the boots the gusseted pairs will be the most comfy—and are a little more sporty looking, if that makes a difference. But I like them all!
DrMatis t1_itykpqm wrote
After they closed their UK factory and moved to China, the quality is shit.
koalaposse t1_itzu6jt wrote
Hunters are quite heavy, so can get tiring traipsing round in them. Not sure how weight of Le Chameau compares…
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