Don't let muddy moors or freezing foreshores spoil your day. Ensure you are suitably shod with The Field's best gumboots
Some say that you can judge a man by his footwear but we say you can judge the credentials of country people by the gumboots (or wellies) they choose.
Quintessentially British and remarkably useful, gumboots are essential kit in the field. From smart Le Chameaus to lightweight Muck Boots or Aigles, they suit every field occasion and condition. But which are the best? From Dunlops to Dubarrys, be suitably shod with The Field’s pick of the best gumboots. (Read The Field’s guide to cold houses and how to stay warm this winter.)
THE TOP TEN BEST GUMBOOTS
Every foray into the field requires appropriate footwear. There’s nothing like squelching to the peg to ruin a day. Gumboots are quintessentially British and entirely indispensable to sporting life. Whether you want to nab a bargain with Dunlops or rely on a staple pair of Aigles, you can’t go wrong with The Field’s pick of the best gumboots.
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Aigle Parcours 2
House-style boot. Offering exceptional comfort, this is the first anti-fatigue boot, allowing you to walk all day without getting tired.
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Arxus Primo Nord
Back zip makes for supreme practicality.
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Dubarry Galway
Infinitely classic and stylish, you can’t go wrong with the ultimate leather country boot. Available for men and women in a variety of fits.
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Dunlop Pricemaster
You won’t get a better bargain than Dunlops. Bogs as standard. Excellent all-purpose boots to keep the wet out and the mud off.
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Gumleaf Invicta Side-Vent
Gumleaf Invicta Side-Vent boots, made with a neoprene lining for extra warmth. North Norfolk’s real hidden gem, designed for style, comfort and durability.
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Hunter Boots Argyll
Made in heavy duty rubber, this is the black boot by every farm door.
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Le Chameau Chasseur
The classic boot, available in a wool or leather lining, both for men and women. A choice of calf fittings gives an almost bespoke fit.
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Muck Boots Unisex Chore High Work Wellingtons
Lightweight, flexible and waterproof. These best-selling boots are excellent for the toughest of jobs.
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Grubs Boots Snowline
Serious performance boot from this family footwear stable. These boots come with a fleece lining for extreme winter weather.
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This article was originally published in 2017 and has been updated.
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