Those are beautiful.

Do you do any ranch work? Let us know how they hold up in the mud!

I'm assuming they're neoprene lined? If so, what's the back of the heel (inside) like? Of the 3 pairs of different neoprene lined wellies I've had, they all rub through the neoprene in the heel cup (causing blisters) well before anything else gives out.

I've heard they (or any soft rubber boot) rots in urine. So avoid hard stable/livestock work.

Been tempted by a pair though, some of the nicer neoprene boots for mudstomping.

Oh thats a shame. I generally wear thick socks so will have to see how they hold out

I've met people who use these for caving. They don't last any longer than other boots when subjected to such high abuse as caving.

Ill be using them mainly for walking about when out and about off-roading in my classic land rover lol. Wanted a decent robust pair of wellies for a spot of green laning. Lot of water and mud at some of the locations in the North York moors for example.

I have exactly the same with my Härkila boots.

Wonder if you could use gel inserts

Fairly rural but no farm work. Wellies are an essential for us in winter time in the UK just given how wet it is. I do a lot of off road stuff with my classic Land Rover so be nice when I’m out and about in that

Sounds like a better choice than crocs then!

They still made in EU?

They haven’t been made in France since 1949 lol

They have been made in Casablanca for about 73 plus years now.

The name Le Chameau is French for 'the camel', a nod to the new factory location

I think that can be said for any shoe, or even barefoot.

Gumleaf still is. If you are looking.

You can get Borovo, still made in Croatia. They're the classic in ex-YU (also BATA but I think they no longer make them).

You can. They work wonderfuly.

Well I'll be curious to see how buyitforlife they are.

I usually used Nokian boots for hunting but they tend to split at the sides so im back to classic Finnish Sievi. But I imagine if you just throw them on for puddling they will be fine

These look bloody excellent actually. They may be my next ones when my Sievi finally die

Thanks! I'll take a look at these

If you get a pair I hope they work well for you.

I’ve had mine since the 1990s and bought a family member some in 2016. So far, so good! Hope they are still as good of quality.

They come with a bag? Cool.

So far?

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Tell me of these gel inserts. I'm currently using Muks daily and have that exact heel blow out problem

Looks interesting. I have a pair of hunters but they all keep cracking at seams around the toes. Wouks be nice to find a pair that lasts me more than 5 years.

Love mine, they are so comfy and easy to move around in.

how do muck boots compare?

Le Chameau are so much better built and more comfortable than Hunters!

I can't tell if the Classic Land Rover Defender shoehorn is a bit or not. I hope it is.

edit: I see now that it is not a joke. You are just an obsessive, lovable nerd. Enjoy your old things!

Lol, Funny enough its 24 years old and in my ownership I’ve never had a breakdown with it. Its been really well looked after though.

Worst thing I ever had was fuse number 20 blew and killed the immobiliser, new fuse and it started working. The 300tdi engine is just uber reliable.

My previous pair are hunters, I’ve stopped wearing them as they are quite rare tbh.

Still in good condition, but from around 2012/2013 they are the navy blue OUBC ones from the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races. I just don’t wanna trash them up as they are hard to find nowadays

So you just got it?

(I kid)

Congratulations on summoning the first gremlin to possess your Land Rover.

12,000 miles I’ve done in it since last August 2021. It’s my daily driver, my off roader and also my show car.

It just works and works,

Meanwhile my dads 2019 VW Tiguan has had a lot of problems with not starting in cold, issues with the key fob and issues with the alarm.

The 300tdi is so basic, there’s no ECU or anything to worry about and has a manual fuel pump.

Worst car I’ve ever owned is a Nissan Navara D40 model, so many issues we had with that heap. Injectors, electrical, turbo, leaking roof, issues with the 4x4 system use to make a grinding noise. Then the chassis cracking issues were the final staw.

Be fine I always talk about how reliable she’s been for me. Its just the modern stuff whats rubbish when everything went computerised. The late 1990s period just before the TD5 engine is very good imo. The 200 and 300 are Land Rovers best engines.

I don't know much about cars, but I'll absolutely agree that adding and relying on electronics is much, as well as planned obsolescence, make up the bulk of the problems with modern vehicles. Not to mention most vehicles, and everything really, being designed in a way that requires a dealership to fix it.

Regardless of they tangent, congrats on the boots and your Ol' Reliable. Hope they both keep trucking many years to come.

Do they get warm in the summer? I live in a dry/hot climate

You don’t wanna be buying neoprene lined wellies in a hot climate it’s not breathable. I live in the UK so this is winter wear for us.

They're pretty good - very comfortable, better lasting that most of the competition and a better 'fitted' shape than the standard welly. But the seam tends to leak where the sole curves round to meet with the rubber - the 2 pairs I had went in the same spot and everyone else I know who have bought Le Chameau complain about the same issue.

I've yet to find a pair of rubber boots that hold up past 6 months of farm life. Almost all of mine have failed where the toes bend. The amount of constant flex causes them to crack in that area and at that point their useless for winter/wet weather.

The only rubber boot that have actually lasted for me are Bekina Belkins. 4 years and counting going through unimaginable wear and conditions.

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I've found Dunlop Puroport to be fairly good at holding up to fairly constant toe bending.

Well now I know what I want for Christmas ty.

I'll give these a go, I've bought so many different brands, each just fail on me after each winter season.

So wellies > winter boots? Or they are considered winter boots?

My socks keep falling down in mine. Cured it with some Levi’s pure cotton ones.

Toasty.

So far these have lasted me 18 months of dealing with slop and often fairly deep water, plus a lot of crouching and kneeling down. Lot of colleagues have buckbootz so I might try those when these eventually go as they seem to like them.

Nice ad.

> buckbootz

These look UK only yea?

They’re SO GOOD!!!

I have a pair of Dunlop wellies and they really are superb. I don't wear them for farm work, but I have been walking over rough ground in them for years and they're showing no signs of wearing out.

Calling the car I learned to drive in a "classic" makes me feel very old

I love mine. Have had over ten years. The little round sign came off years ago. Mine have deer skin lining and I can wear them barefoot in the summer and with wool socks in the winter. Super product.

I was tempted to get some but then I read a ton of reviews about how bad the customer service was.

Mine have deer skin lining and have not worn out at all. I wear them doing barn work and befor I put on riding boots. Over ten years. I wear them barefoot and with heavy socks - all year, all weather.

I have had 10+ pairs of these over the years, they are amazing but definitely not for life. I think the company got bought out a few years back and there was a noticeable difference in quality.

I will always wear this brand though 👌

I love mine! I’ve found them the best wellies for when you’re out shooting and having to walk long distances

I have some from 2002 that still are in excellent shape they are my fashion boots worn just on occasion, although they have seen blood, mud, horses and cattle. The internal and external materials have not cracked or fallen apart, still holding up after mild weather over 20 years. I hope yours make your legs look fancy too and stand the teat of time.

r/buyitforadayactlikeitsalifetime

You’re meant to post these after you’ve used it for a lifetime and it had lasted. Not something not even worn in yet. Nice ad.

Farmer here, I like them because they’re comfy and warm. But realistically if your working with cows and other stock they won’t last more than a year… even if you keep them clean and all they just don’t hold up to constant long hours and manure

Yep that’s absolutely true, I use mine on farm and they never last more than a year. That being said I still buy them as they are comfy and if I’m wearing them most days it feels somewhat justifiable

I also have a pair of Aigle that I use for more hardcore tasks

Largely, I use basic/generic versions of insoles in my XtraTufs (the Alaskan version of these kinda boots) to suck up volume and provide a more snug fit inside the boot that prevents your heel from sliding around.

I use the good SOLE footbeds in my skiboots for more comfort and boot control.

Cool! They are on my wanting list after I bought a pair of suede Chelsea boots last week. They claim they are water resistant so if not, I am considering wellies. Although, I am not sure if I can manage to slide into them easily with my preggo ass.

Drop a nice pair of wool liners (real wool please) in them. Never need socks or winter boots again. Going on year…. 5? with mine.

Searching for quality waterproof boots and I’m about to pull the trigger on Hunters until I saw this post! Tell me more

I have XTRATUF and Mucks and both would do great work ranch work. I might lean toward the mucks If it’s daily farm work.

Do the French approve of referring to their boots by the name of an Anglo-Irish nobleman?

How do these compare to hunter boots?

I have a pair of hunters that I've had since 2016. I think I'll be able to get a few more yrs out of them, but there are a few small cracks in the rubber in some areas. I like the look of these, would consider getting them as a replacement if they are known to hold up well

Also sidenote, my hunter boots have never leaked, they are completely waterproof! But they also don't keep my feet warm. I can wear them in the rain but not on a snowy day

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.

You can get liners for them in fur or flannel to make them warmer, but no, they’re not winter boots.

They’re more like rain boots or galoshes.

Goat farmer here, and same. I’ve tried every brand on the market, and the urine in the stalls and yard just eats them after a while.

1998? What model?

Including Xtratuf, Sims, Grundéns, and Mucks?

This is awesome advice - I’m looking at specifically the tall style - do you have a preference between:

GIVERNY

VIERZONORD

VIERZON

Those are way cuter than my Hunter boots

Its a 1999 300 TDI 90 County Station Wagon

I bought mine from a local equestrian place so I’ll just deal with them if i have any warranty claims. Two year warranty

Not exactly an ad. They’ve not paid me for it or anything. I just enjoy hobbyist photography and its been wellies I’ve wanted for quite a while to replace my older pair pf Hunters which i got in 2013.

Oh I thought you had an insert specific to the heel wear. As I understand winter versions of the boots of this style have a neoprene insulated layer. Daily use can degrade this no matter the brand. I'm looking for something specific to this. Thanks for the reply and info though!

Love mine!

I use sheepskin liners in mine

Check out Bama Sokkets

I got some le chameau, they died within a couple of years even with rubber care product applied at proper intervals.

Extremely comfy though.

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!

After they closed their UK factory and moved to China, the quality is shit.

Do they have a shank? (a stiff part under the foot) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shank_(footwear)

I use gel inserts in my muck boots and they hold my toes in tight but the heel still rubs. I’ve started wearing thick socks

I’m not sure if these are made by the same company that make their “oil resistant” work boots.

Literally a month and had a completely smooth sole, worst boots I’ve ever bought.

I’ve always wanted a pair of this style boot, but I just keep buying bean boots.

Hunters are quite heavy, so can get tiring traipsing round in them. Not sure how weight of Le Chameau compares…

How are these holding up? My wife wants a pair of hunter wellies but I’ve heard the quality is not what they used to be and I’ve actually been recommended (by a daughter of a Lord) to buy generic wellies and wear hunter welly socks… are Chameaus better?