Wellington recommendations?

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tundrakurmitsa

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Hi,
I had a pair of very good Gelert wellingtons but last year someone accidentally took them from the SWCC drying room, and I never got them back. I can't find similar Gelerts in my size (39/6-6,5) anywhere anymore, and I'm still looking for a good replacement for them. I have been thinking about Dunlops but here in Finland we only have those with black soles which don't look very good. Do you have any recommendations? I'm coming to the UK quite soon, so I don't have to order them here (which is expensive).
 
paul

paul

Moderator
Have a look on Amazon's website. I just bought a pair of Dunlop wellies for under ?10.
 
Badlad

Badlad

Administrator
Staff member
The Dunlops at ?19.14 on this list have been used by a number of us, and proven worthy.

http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/footwear/wellingtons

They are steel toes so quite heavy but have an excellent sole and grip.  There are a number of others on the list which are cheaper.  Expect to pay around ?5 P&P on top of this price.  Used this firm a number of times without problem.
 
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tundrakurmitsa

New member
Thanks for the tips. I prefer lightness but also good grip is essential, of course. I really miss my Gelerts. They were both light-weight and had a good grip.
 
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Huge

Well-known member
Do any of the non steel toe wellies recomended have decent, robust soles? A lot of the cheaper ones I've seen have very flimsy soles, that you'd feel every pebble and rock through and end up with bruised feet. Going to need a new pair soon.
 
Bottlebank

Bottlebank

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My initial reaction was if they're good enough for Les they'll do for me so I've just ordered a pair.

Then I realised what day it is.

:eek:
 
Les W

Les W

Active member
The date is irrelevant,  :tease: I was recommended these by another Suretread user who had found them as a replacement, his recommendation was glowing so I purchased a pair.

I've not had them for very long but they seem to tick all the boxes for me underground so I have no problem with recommending them onwards.

Just a note to one of the posts above. The soles are a little flexible, which I like although I don't believe you can feel every pebble. I'm sure you will feel sharp pointy rocks if you stand directly on them but not painfully.
It is possible to buy the safety version with steel plates in the sole and steel caps. A tad heavier but I would think somewhat more stiff. Not my choice but I know some prefer that.

Just to add, the company  that is selling these on Ebay, Shuperb, were very efficient and I had no problems with the entire online transaction and they arrived at my gaff shortly after...  (y)
 
Filter

Filter

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My go-to is Hunter Lowthers, a bit high price for a cheaper brand (?30) but my first pair lasted me almost five years. Good grip and quality material.
 
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thomasr

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I feel I should make some contribution being the person having recently fallen in rift pot 8 weeks ago . I had an unbroken fall of 5 metres landing on boulders with first, my right heel {though unbroken still tender} other injuries 2 bust ribs and a fractured hip socket  none of which required treatment as such, just taking it easy. My new footwear being DUNLOP ACIFORT notable for a yellow midsole showing on the outside, and a curious deep heel well . I appreciate most cavers are not in the habit of jumping down pitches however small and no one design of footwear is ideal in a cave, but personally in this situation I feel fortunate that I was wearing a good rigid boot [ of course others may think I was not so lucky but their }
 
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