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4.5
Ordered these to replace similar ones which are more than ten years old. No problem with ordering, none with delivery - just as expected.Just look at the photo and see why I’m suspicious about their quality control. The moulding of the sole is not good. There are bits missing and excess material in places. Should never have got out of the factory. These were not promoted as ‘second’ quality and the price was not discounted.I can’t say that they are not waterproof so I don’t think I can reject them just now but I’m not happy about it.These are not cheap boots, but I bought them because I have a nasty habit of dropping heavy things on my feet whilst in the garden and I do a lot of digging and ordinary wellies just don't protect my feet. I have had a pair of these for years, but I finally wore them through. The new boots are truer to size, I am normally a 5.5 UK size, so I bought a pair of size 6 so I can wear thick socks. The fit is great and the grip is good also. Recommend if you can afford the investment.They are, as nearly all have said, a little big regarding foot size. But I would be careful going one size down, if you have broad thick feet, and are a borderline for the next size up, keep to the sizing in my opinion, and as most people would also wear thicker boot socks too, you will need that space.I spent the day with my grandchildren walking in a very large stream with these boots on, fantastic boot. The soles feel exactly like my very expensive walking boots, warm comfortable and very sure footed. The boot is of a good length too, 39cm from floor to top of boot, fifteen and three eights in inches, according to my tape measure ? so walking in deepish water is ok. When I used them the water was quite cold and I had only normal sock on, my feet never got cold even though we were in the water for a long time. They look and feel a good Wellington, worth the money in my opinion.These came up a bit big - I’m a solid 15UK and they’d be fine for a 16.Soles are strong with good grip in wet mud and the shafts are flexible, but stay upright when not in use, so you can step into them pretty easily.The toe cap is strong, but the boots aren’t overly heavy considering how strong they are.In the box comes an advert for Dunlop premium arch support insoles. I don’t have any arch issues, but as the boots were flapping around a bit, I got some low arch ones. They are pricey at nearly £30, but do take comfort up a couple of notches - medium would prob be even more comfy.Overall, very comfortable, strong and (relatively) light.I loved my Muckboots, but eventually they tore in exactly those places where they are supposed to be reinforced. This is my first polyurethane boot and I am keen to see how long these last for. My first impressions: good quality soles; great traction in mud; the mud falls off the boot, so it almost “cleans itself”. Handsome, sturdy design. Comfortable to walk in (eg taking the dog for a good long walk in muddy rainy conditions) and do farm work (mucking out, etc, for several hours on end). I would have chosen the dark green if they were in stock, but the black ones look fine and I am very pleased with them so far. I look forward to reporting back on how long they last for.
