Boots for Dog Walking

Only wellies for me, a twice daily in fairly thick mud is why I don't use walking boots.

Over the years found that the warmest most comfortable ones are Muckboots at &£50 to £80 but will only last a couple of years as the upper cover get worn out.

Next is Aigle, these will last far longer as the upper is made of proper rubber, these are not as comfortable as Muckboots.


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I've never got on with wellies always found them to much hassle getting on and off.
 
Appreciate the advice @DevonStan, I thought from reading the Quatro was the higher model? As it has the better sole, and construction?


Yes, I should have looked closer...the Quattro has a Vibram sole...which is always a good sign. It looks like both have Spotex linings but the Quattro - with the better sole - might be a better bet...the only thing is you'll see it has little stitched in sections as opposed to a one piece construction...and some would argue the more stitching the more likelkihood odf a leak at the join ... but that wouldn't worry me. The Lowa Rengade has them and I've owned them for donkey's years and never had a leak.
 
I've never got on with wellies always found them to much hassle getting on and off.

Point taken but one of the Aigle models has a full height zip which is a bit easier...but... I know what you're saying. Horses for courses... the boots would be needed if the mud was really deep.
 
I prefer Wellies as when walking the dog we tend to step in stuff that other dog walkers don't pick up. They are easy to jet wash or hose down to remove said stuff. Boots are good for the dryer months however.
 
I have Scarpa Ranger GTX boots if I'm properly in the hills but for daily dog walking I just use Grub wellies. I find boots too much off a faff to pull on and off, clean then wax. We have a wellie puller to help take wellies off and are much more convenient!


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I have Scarpa Ranger GTX boots if I'm properly in the hills but for daily dog walking I just use Grub wellies. I find boots too much off a faff to pull on and off, clean then wax. We have a wellie puller to help take wellies off and are much more convenient!


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Take your point... there's a temptation to seek the easiest option.

Here's an example of a zip up boot....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIRT-BOOT-NEOPRENE-RUBBER-WELLINGTON-MUCK-BOOT-PRO-SPORT-HUNT-ZIP-BROWN-/182348490193?var=&hash=item2a74d125d1:m:mHq1tnqTeO4UPUo0fwdEAvA

And, as I said before, there are Aigles with zips. http://www.uttings.co.uk/p115578-aigle-parcours-2-iso-open-wellington-boots-unisex-bronze-84327/

But matty has said he finds boots too much trouble getting them on and off. But, agreed the 'boot puller' that you use to get them off is a boon.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boot-Well...mover-Puller-Muddy-Foot-Scraper-/381654812273

I have a pair of these ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buckler-Buckbootz-BBZ6000BK-Neoprene-Wellington/dp/B014RJR13I ... as well as two pairs of Aigles (one zipped and one with a strap)...and find them the easiest of all to slip in and out of. But, they're a bit too heavy/bulky to walk any great distance in - and, not having lace tightening they slip a bit more than walking boots.
 
So what you gonna go for, Matty?

A few options have been aired and some decent suggestions offered.

I still say if you're going to regularly (daily?) do a couple of miles or more in one go then proper walking boots will be comfortable and good for your feet. But, as has been pointed out above, you could get fed up keep cleaning and waxing them...and if you don't clean and wax them they won't last so long and will be less likely to stay waterproof...but maybe that won't matter if you get a couple of years out of them and get another pair. The alternative is welly type boots and (as can be seen above) there are loads of different types that you just hose down and leave to dry and you'll never need to wax them but you'll want a boot remover and still want half decent socks to wear with them.

Will watch to see what you decide.
 
I'm well and truly confused...can only see the regular Amazon advert there...not sure where the £14 came in ....?

I've amended my post it was meant to say they've gone up by £14! They were £62.

I've settled on the Grisport Quatros. Seems like they will be more general purpose. I don't mind waxing and taking care of them. I may well invest in some wellies In the future for serious muddy walks.
 
So they've turned up, glad I bought two pairs. My normal size whilst fine in length were to tight around the ball of my foot, so size bigger it is. Christened them with a nice gently 5km walk with the pooch and the wife in some traditional Welsh weather.
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I appreciate all the advice chaps!
 
Super news and and even better pic of the pooch. A picture is worth a thousand words. And that's a lovely one.

Great start to the new year. And ta for the feedback.

And pleased you got the right size too... they're known for coming up small on many people judging by most of the reviews...and going by our own experience here too.

All the best.
 
If you're after boots I'd would consider Army issue Altbergs, would be perfect for walking the dog on paths, or Aigle Wellies as mentioned. But both have their limitations, I would suggest for your £75 budget, a pair of the Altbergs and a pair of Muckboots. Here's a link to the Altbergs http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk

I can't decide between the British army issue Altberg defender or Haix combat boot if anybody can enlighten me, for the past 25 years I've relied on the German army para boot for garden and dog use as British army foot fare has been so piss poor, thank f that's changed.

https://www.patrolstore.com/HAIX-CO...FQiMNfJKURf7sUnTRHM8rqcEWZTK8p0hhfxoCLvrw_wcB

http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/mens-defender-combat-boot-mod-brown-uk-military-issue-boot/

PS Matt - Wait till the mutt is fully grown then you'll never be able to shift it off the sofa. Bed = on the floor, you'll thank me for it later :)
 
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