Wellies or no wellies?

[Crystal Waters]

I find walking boots more comfortable than wellies but with a campervan there's the luxury of taking both - as well as comfy walking sandals for the wall to wall sunshine.

[briddj]

Not really. Number of people you see with nothing but trainers or pumps in a mud bath

That's different. Wellies are unnecessary - you just need some good walking boots.

[plaskins]

Agreed

[mike99]

Agreed

Seconded

[Bisque]

I just tried my wellies out in the new shower.

[FreshMango]

Wellies are cheaper than walking boots

[dicko_belfast]

Would decent walking boots not get ruined in heavy mud? And I know I'm stupid but what are gaiters?

[plaskins]

Who enjoys a good beef wellington? - aka a fat bird in wellies

[dingbat2]

Wellies or Boots are a must. Only once in 8 years I've not worn them at all.

2010 by any chance?

What a year that was"

[Superscally]

Wellies are for amateurs. Walking boots all the way, don't get ruined by mud and gaiters are fabric contraptions with a zip that stop water coming over the top of your boots and make anyone arguing that Wellies are better than walking boots' argument null and void. 2005 + 2007 battle proven.

[briddj]

Would decent walking boots not get ruined in heavy mud? And I know I'm stupid but what are gaiters?

No. And gaiters keep you dry.

[gizmoman]

This all you need to know,

[Kanye's Cock]

i don't bother. might not need them. can buy them there if you do. save space in your bag.

[Superscally]

He's not on his feet in them for 18 hours a day

This all you need to know,

He's not on his feet in them for 18 hours a day

[Hello... I'm Johnny Cash]

A reasonable pair of walking boots and gaiters can be had from Sports Direct for about £40. Best money you'll spend - I did 45,000 steps a day last year according to my Fitbit. That would kill your feet in wellies but with boots it's no problem.

[Tdiz]

Always

[Padgey]

Flip flops is all you need!

[mungo57]

I am now a boots convert.

Karrimor KSB Skido boots from Sports Direct online - £30 plus £5 delivery

When you collect them you get a free £5 voucher

Gaiters from SD = £9.99 for Karrimor ones

Total outlay if you take into account the discount £39.99

Insoles I already have (gel orthotic ones) £2.99 from ebay per pair

A set of Hunter Wellies is about £50 minimum in mens sizes, and they arent even cushioned I don't think.

I am breaking in my boots as we speak. My feet feel like I am walking on sheepskin carpet! Lovely. I will never use wellies again!

[Homer]

I might wait and see what the weather's like before I decide.

[Hugh Jass]

Has only got any decent (and cheap) tips for making bog standard wellies more comfortable? Other than wearing football socks.

[Boopickledaddy]

Take wellies and hopefully you won't need them. If you don't take them, you risk ending up with wet and cold feet all weekend.

Wellies always end up killing my feet though, so have a pair of Hunter wellies for this years festival, but hope I don't need them.

[ghandi]

Does anyone know if the camp site shop sell Gaiters? I am going to take walking boots instead of Welliies this year but not sure if I should get any, weather dependent of course as I've always taken wellies, this will be my first year with boots.

Edited June 10, 2015 by ghandi

[kellly]

Another vote for wellies and walking boots here

[Homer]

i don't bother. might not need them. can buy them there if you do. save space in your bag.

I find that my feet are exactly the right size and shape to carry them in on.

[fur_q]

Has only got any decent (and cheap) tips for making bog standard wellies more comfortable? Other than wearing football socks.

Gel insoles and wear 2 thin pairs of socks rather one thick as this helps to stop them rubbing your feet.