Wellies new Vs old

[Babyhagrid]

Having finally bought a new pair of wellies due to no grip and holes appearing. I decided to compare the two pairs. Both Dunlop actiforts. The top pair has been caved in for about a year

 

[langcliffe]

The top pair are perfect for caving, the lower pair perfect for getting to the cave.

 

[Tritim230]

The top pair are perfect for caving, the lower pair perfect for getting to the cave.

more kit to carry...

 

[Cantclimbtom]

Will you drill some small water-exit holes on the inside instep, or leave them as they came?

 

[Babyhagrid]

Will you drill some small water-exit holes on the inside instep, or leave them as they came?

Leave them as is for now. I don't mind tipping the water out occasionally

 

[Cavematt]

I tend to have three different sets of wellies (Actiforts) on the go... a really good newish pair with plenty of tread for caving in South Wales (or Ease Gill) where there is lots of slippery boulder hopping, a moderate mid-life pair for northern potholing, and a knackered pair for digging. All my wellies therefore enjoy three different 'lives' before being consigned to the bin.

You must be doing plenty of caving, Babyhagrid, to wear them fully down in a year... good stuff

 

[Cavingteacher]

I have some Dunlop wellies, during the Cwmorthin mine trip I felt like they may fall off on the zip lines. Any recommendations of good wellies that won't feel like they may fall off.

 

[LadyMud]

"Any recommendations of good wellies that won't feel like they may fall off"

A smaller size?

 

[Cavingteacher]

Nice. I asked for that.
I have a foot condition so if too small it causes significant discomfort. Didn't want to go into that.

 

[Ian Ball]

insoles?

 

[Cavingteacher]

Mmmmm. That's a thought. That wouldn't change the width. Cheers

 

[hannahb]

Snoopy loops?

 

[Pitlamp]

Extra pair of socks, of the optimum thickness?

Or, if neoprene socks - a thicker pair?

Arch support insoles in wellies seem to work very well.

 

[JasonC]

Mmmmm. That's a thought. That wouldn't change the width. Cheers

I have insoles cut out of an old camping mat. Makes a surprising difference to the comfort level.