balti-pie Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 groundfeel is about the last thing i'd want after a good 15 mile hike! they do look interesting though, i might nose thru the reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 If you pray enough you can change from wellies to walking boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said: Those grips don't look brilliant. This is the one I have which is a couple of quid more. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Boot-Jack-Welly-Puller-Scraper-Cleaner-Shoe-Remover-Andrew-James-/164709054158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 14 hours ago, grumpyhack said: Decent walking boots anyday - not wellies. Yes! In there like a greyhound out the traps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Has anyone done Glasto in high heels the whole time? I'll pay for someone's ticket if they do and film the fun for me*! *Must also secure me, the missus and a couple of buddies tickets in the resale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I have usd the same pair of Brasher boots for years with waterproof socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 30 minutes ago, Superscally said: Has anyone done Glasto in high heels the whole time? I'll pay for someone's ticket if they do and film the fun for me*! *Must also secure me, the missus and a couple of buddies tickets in the resale. Get me some size 11 high heels and a ticket and I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenVonBoathook Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, blutarsky said: 3 hours ago, sime said: I wear simple black Dunlop wellies. They've never let me down and last for years. This is a lie, surely, or you walk in a manner which doesn't stress the wellies?! Same for me. A pair of green Dunlop wellies (I can't imagine I paid over £20 for them) have lasted multiple Glastonbury's. I do have a cushioned inner sole inside which makes for a better fit, and wear long socks to keep it all comfortable. I have taken walking boots to Glastonbury as well but years like 2016 wellies won hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I do confess that with a caravan I'm able to take a bit more clothing and have an old pair of Dunlop wellies just in case. But unless it's exceptionally bad I still choose walking boots as a preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, blutarsky said: I have SealSkinz and they are great. During the summer I walk the dog in trainers and if there's a downpour I put SealSkinz on - walked through ankle deep puddles, soaked the trainers and my feet stayed dry. These are the ones I'd recommend: https://www.sealskinz.com/products/waterproof-warm-weather-mid-length-sock-with-hydrostop?variant=36106219520149 I have had the luxury of never experiencing a wet Glastonbury, but I did a muddy Beautiful Days in trainers and Sealskinz last summer and had no issues at all. I can't see myself ever wearing anything but trainers at a festival. How would these socks fair if they were used for 2-3 days on the bounce in very wet conditions - would they dry easy enough of hung up in the tent each night, assuming the outside can still get wet? This might be a ridiculous question - I'm just wondering if 1 pair are enoughfor a wet festival. (Not that there'll be any rain at GF22!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Just now, Stokesy10 said: How would these socks fair if they were used for 2-3 days on the bounce in very wet conditions - would they dry easy enough of hung up in the tent each night, assuming the outside can still get wet? This might be a ridiculous question - I'm just wondering if 1 pair are enoughfor a wet festival. (Not that there'll be any rain at GF22!) im going to do a test in a bit when mine arrive ... ive no memory of any issues .... the outer bit gets wet like a waterproof coat but dries similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Stokesy10 said: How would these socks fair if they were used for 2-3 days on the bounce in very wet conditions - would they dry easy enough of hung up in the tent each night, assuming the outside can still get wet? This might be a ridiculous question - I'm just wondering if 1 pair are enoughfor a wet festival. (Not that there'll be any rain at GF22!) Dries quickly. I'd get 2 pairs though - one pair would be honking after 5 days, and you might get issues with chafing from sweat inside. I wore them for three days at BD - I wore a pair of sports socks (decent ones) under them for additional comfort and sweat wicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Superscally said: Has anyone done Glasto in high heels the whole time? I'll pay for someone's ticket if they do and film the fun for me*! That is one niche kinky request. I assume you want them after for sniffing purposes Edited January 6, 2022 by fred quimby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, dondo said: This is the one I have which is a couple of quid more. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Boot-Jack-Welly-Puller-Scraper-Cleaner-Shoe-Remover-Andrew-James-/164709054158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Are you sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 55 minutes ago, DarrenVonBoathook said: Same for me. A pair of green Dunlop wellies (I can't imagine I paid over £20 for them) have lasted multiple Glastonbury's. I do have a cushioned inner sole inside which makes for a better fit, and wear long socks to keep it all comfortable. I have taken walking boots to Glastonbury as well but years like 2016 wellies won hands down. Did you try wearing boots in 2016? It was perfect boots weather to me - very muddy, but not shit loads of deep standing water. I never once felt the need to switch to wellies that year, but did see people losing their wellies in the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Are you sure? True they do look v similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 48 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Did you try wearing boots in 2016? It was perfect boots weather to me - very muddy, but not shit loads of deep standing water. I never once felt the need to switch to wellies that year, but did see people losing their wellies in the mud. Yep, I tried both in 2016 and boots were much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 That's not to say boots are perfect. Funnily enough, it wasn't any of the muddy festivals that defeated my boots - it was the dew on the long grass at Worthy Pastures. I didn't bother with the waterproof socks, so my feet and boots were utterly soaked by walking up King's Meadow after the sun had gone down in long grass. Wellies would have been fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Hardly an original comment at this point but good walking boots every time. Infinitely more comfortable, won't get sucked off your feet by sticky mud and can survive all but the really extreme puddles, which you just go around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: That's not to say boots are perfect. Funnily enough, it wasn't any of the muddy festivals that defeated my boots - it was the dew on the long grass at Worthy Pastures. I didn't bother with the waterproof socks, so my feet and boots were utterly soaked by walking up King's Meadow after the sun had gone down in long grass. Wellies would have been fine. Though presumably that would have been solved by either Gaiters, or higher boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 minute ago, incident said: Though presumably that would have been solved by either Gaiters, or higher boots? Presumably. Arguably overkill when there's no mud to speak of, just long grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: That's not to say boots are perfect. Funnily enough, it wasn't any of the muddy festivals that defeated my boots - it was the dew on the long grass at Worthy Pastures. I didn't bother with the waterproof socks, so my feet and boots were utterly soaked by walking up King's Meadow after the sun had gone down in long grass. Wellies would have been fine. Same happened to me. Wasn't Worthy Farm related but the wettest I've ever gotten in boots has come from walking through long, dewy grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Waterproof sock dem … the things I do 🙂 testing drying time now … will post wen they are dry IMG_2288.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyrulion Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I've got a pair of heavy duty walking boots that go up past the ankles. Always wondered how those in boots that are more like trainers coped. If it's trainers weather a pair of vans did me fine. Be aware though, even in scorchio 2019 there was still relatively bad mud in parts of the SE corner on the Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respectfatfrog Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks for all the replys everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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