Hunters...ok but the brands I see at various country sporting events in the UK are Le Chameau, Aigle and to a lesser degree Ariat. Hunters sales are mainly being kept up by teenage girls at festivals it seems. Good vid.
Very few guys here in the U.S. wear tall boots to begin with, unless they are in construction or Landscaping, thus it is either fashion or function. I have a pair of Argyll boots made by Hunter also a pair of Le Cheameau Cerres boots. I wear them as needed. Both are really good boots to have, and yes, I'm a Guy.
Unfortunately Barbour has gone the way of many great, once utilitarian, high value brands -- e.g. cat boots also. Barbour jackets used to be great value, worn by generations of British country folk. I still get goose bumps from the oil smell. However, now they're aiming at International boutique market, with prices to match. The basic waxed jackets are great and have that classic look but traditionally don't have a hood and really should cost no more than £70 You can still find generic versions made in England for under $50 on Amazon. I would go for that. Check reviews. Maybe Amazon(dotcodotuk) if no luck on dotcom
Deadly Duddly I'm talking more about their waxed jackets here. I'm already familiar with Barbour, I mean I'm English and between my parents they have 3 Barbour jackets, but I don't know if it's worth taking the plunge myself
Ched Leicester If you're looking for a waxed jacket you should consider vedoneire. I was looking for a Barbour jacket, but don't have that much money as a student. So I bought a vedoneire waxed jacket for 140€ last month and I am pretty happy with it so far.
Unfortunately Barbour has gone the way of many great, once utilitarian, high value brands -- e.g. cat boots also. Barbour jackets used to be great value, worn by generations of British country folk. I still get goose bumps from the wax smell. However, now they're aiming at International boutique market, with prices to match. The basic waxed jackets are great and have that classic look but traditionally don't have a hood and really should cost no more than £70 You can still find generic versions made in England for under $50 on Amazon. I would go for that. Check reviews. Maybe Amazon(dotcodotuk) if no luck on dotcom
I’ve used Hunters since about 2010. I was still able to get the ones that were not made in China. I was able to get a lot of use from it, but over time the leather hardens, especially on the lug sole, and it eventually tears when you flex your foot. Did not buy a Made in China Hunter anymore. Moved on to Le Chameau, made in Morocco. They have much better reviews regarding longevity, performance, and comfort.
The quality is very good and you don't hear anything otherwise from the actual buyers. You just blindly say negative things about a country. There is an explicit racist tone in your language. Shame on you and everyone who clicked the like button.
@@Ya0Yao Oh, that hit home with you! And of course, the racist theme is not missing either! And "Shame on you...", oh my goodness... I hope you have recovered...
OK, great series of videos, very entertaining but you've missed the mark on this one. Firstly you've reviewed the very basic Hunter boot here and yet you're comparing them to "high end" other brands, Hunter do make neoprenen lined boots, leather lined boots and even boots with Goodyear sole but you've not compared apples with apples. I completely agree the basic boot you've reviewed is overpriced, even more so if you're paying $150 for a pair in the U.S. In addition since production of the basic boot was moved from Scotland to China the quality has become worse, when made in the UK the boot was made in one piece but now made in two pieces and there are issues with them splitting. Some of the better models are still made in the UK and are extremely good and good value although more expensive......P.S. Have another go at pronouncing Edinborough.
I just think Hunter boots, particularly the glossy black and red versions, look incredibly sexy on women. I guess that's their best use these days, as a fashion accessory. I do still have an old green pair made in Scotland with the old logo that I bought in 2005 and they're still holding up well today.
I personally have a pair of Härkila hunting boots, I find they give me more support that the boots featured in the video. I use them for walking (when it gets colder) and hunting, they alsowork great with tweed.
They sell nice, industrial rubber boots at hardware stores; and, I considered getting a pair, until seeing a warning label on the packaging, which said that it contained chemicals known to cause cancer...
Aigle, hands down the best rubber boots, my grand father bought some in the sixties went hunting, picked mushrooms, gardened with it. The rubber only started to wear out in the late 90's.
I have a pair of originals that must be 30 years old still going, but they're basic and too thin at the calf now, my son used them, now he's grown out. I then bought 2 pairs of the Balmoral, top of the range boots, and both perished within a year. Wouldn't go near them now, they're for fashion and festivals. Aigle now because they're better value than Le Chameau.
Hunter Wellies worth it? Coming from Bergen, Norway, I will say that vulcanized rubber is an absolute 150 days a year, when the annual rainfall exceeds 100 inches. When it comes to Barbour jackets, they are fine as long as it doesn't actually rain.
Personally I spend quite a bit of time outdoors, and I've found that a good pair of waterproof hiking boots are much more comfortable and they are all you really need to go out in the woods or fields, even with the occasional creek or stream.
I recently purchased a pair of Hunters mistakenly thinking that they would last me many years. I found them comfortable and they looked good quality however, after less than two years of ownership the boot started to let water in, on a closer inspection I noticed that the side walls were beginning to split, this getting worse and worse. I always stored them in a dry cool place and even purchased the Hunter boot bag. I contacted Hunters and explained what issues I was having however the warranty is only for twelve months. The best that they could offer me was a small discount off another pair. Very disappointing!
what i find that is good about them is that the long ones protect the pants from getting wet from the side if your walking and their rain and wind. because the umbrella just stops the rain from the top and from parts of the side but when its windy even with a trench coat my pants get wet at the bottom so i figure with longer boots i should e protected.
I recently purchased a (I like to think) quality garment brush, the Kent CR8, after hearing you preach on the importance of brushes. I know for certain that most of my family and friends will think me insane for buying it, even though I purchased it at a reduced price for £45. Usually you find them for around £70. By the way, I notice Kirby Allison is selling the same brush on his US website for $245. Robbing bastard. People need to start calling him out.
Can you update your review in-light of Hunter moving their manufacturing from Scotland to China as I’ve heard the quality has dropped drastically. Also you’ve had them for a couple of years now, so I’d be curious to know how yours have faired.
I bought two pairs of Hunter Wellington boots last year for my wife and I, I live in the UK and ordered from their UK site. The boots that I received are made in Indonesia and have lasted well in the rural area where I live. The leather and not cracked or warped and I find them comfortable to wear. I wear mine with a lambskin inner sole and with thick wool socks when it is cold. I wasn't aware that Hunter has become known as a fashion brand. If this is the case then I am disappointed.
I think if you want to look stylish in an environment that really calls for such a boot, any kind of waterproof wellington or workboot would do just as well, even laced combat boots would. Because in such a situation, there is nothing more stylish than having a right tool for the right job. And nothing more unstylish than having cold and wet feet or soaked footwear. Had to learn that the hard way myself.
I bought a pair of Hunter Boots last Christmas here in Ireland and not even a year later after some light walks they are letting in water around where my foot bends. Apparently Hunter Boots have moved production away from Scotland to China and the quality of the boots has drastically dropped since the move. Because i couldn't locate my receipt Hunter customer care refused to help me. Expensive, don't last & Last pair of Hunter boots i'll ever purchase.
We have a small farm with horses and goats. I gone through many pairs of mucking boots over the years, including some lower grade brands. I just retired my Hunter Wellies after five years of service. They had a lot of wear left in them but I punctured one in a mishap. They were very good boots, but I replaced them with a cheaper brand. My experience with the cheaper brands is that they last a year or two. But, alas, the price makes up for that.
For that price you can get a pair of muck boots that are insulated... Which work really well in winter if you live in an area where you have wet winters.
Does authentic Hunter boots always have the logo on bottom and buckle ? i found a pair at my local thrift store and all looks good except for buckle and bottoms.
very strange part of the review where you compare the basic hunter wellie to the better Le Chameau. rather than comparing the better hunter wellies to it...the ones in the same price bracket. Le Chameau are the royles royce of wellie, but i've had a pair of Hunter Balmorals for years and they're really good...i wouldn't think of buying the basic hunter wellies for dog walking in.
There is far superior alternative to rubber boots: High end construction boots have a goretex lining. If you get the ones that lace 8" high, they will be waterproof all the way up. Since they are goretex, you don't end up with sweaty feet like you get from rubber boots, more comfortable too. Terra makes the best ones I've found.
I’d love to see you do a review of LL Bean’s original duck boot. In my opinion they’re definitely worth it and seem to be more popular among men in America than the Hunter boot. I didn’t even realize Hunter made a men’s boot because I’ve only seen girls wear them.
I have a black pair, and I stopped wearing them due to how conspicuous they are when worn by a man. I recommend getting the ankle version, which looks a lot more like a regular pair of ankle boots and will attract far less attention.
All day long I would pick a Muck boot over any other rubber boot. It is simply the best. I would wear with my Barbour any time I know I will be outside in crappy weather. If I want a better looking boot I would pick a Bean boot. If you want a foul weather hunting boot or simply want to look like a hunter get a Muck boot.
I was tempted by the idea of Hunter boots, but seeing them mainly worn by women where I now live, in Japan, suggested to me the brand appeals more as a fashion status symbol. Thank you for providing a in-depth review to focus not just on the heritage, which is appealing, but the quality. This video has confirmed, despite my being British, that I will not buy them
So you're talking about men wearing these Hunter wellies more than women, and I get it -- this is for the Gentlemen out there -- that said, and being female here; I have to say I love my Hunter short boots with a working adjustable strap at the back calf part of the boot. They're awesome. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents here. P.S. I enjoyed hearing about the Hunter history. :)
Dunlop is what you will see on farmer's feet in the west of Ireland. If you want something to keep out muck, water and cold that's where you should be looking, not the Queen of England!
Not the same Goodyear from the tires! Well, not exactly. The tire company was simply named after him after he died. They called it that because he was a pioneer in rubber. It's like calling your electric car company Tesla Motors. 🙂
I just checked the local 100 year old saddlers website and those boots are £90. It's a small north Yorkshire, UK market town and is typical of many similar towns around the country in that country wear is utility not fashion.
Those things are absolutely lethal on wet concrete, they have a tiny heel, zero grip with no ankle support! 1950's technology doesn't cut it these days.
You clearly pay a lot for the brand, which is strange, given that these boots are made in China. You’re not really buying a British boot. I’m sure there are better quality ones for less money.
Hunter quality have dropped off a cliff in recent years. I had a pairs that lasted nearly 20 years. However in the past 4 years I have gone through 2 identical pairs with cracking along the ankle/calf crease. NO WAY will I buy Hunters again. I now have Le Chameau's and although more expensive feel much better made and am hoping for some longevity in this make. Tiem however will tellas they are now not made in Normandy France but Morocco :-( ....hmm the jury is still out
The most popular type of Hunter wellies that I've seen being used by equestrians, farmers, country people in general is the one with the adjustable fold which usually deals with the calf problem. I've seen rather large ladies on farms and stables with these and no apparent fitting problems. I think you looked at the wrong model. The adjustable model is about £90-£120 depending on the model currently. I don't think there is any point in buying your model as you pointed out. Good video nevertheless.
Practically speaking, it's indeed quite an overkill in town indeed: I comfortably went through puddles with my Hunter boots, which was nice, but I had to watch out not to splash other people around me... Well, anyway, over-engineering often isn't a thing nowadays :-)
As someone who dose fish and shoot i would definitely suggest staying away from theses boot they are rubbish my mum had some that she got 25 years ago they were made in Scotland they are still going now and she loves them I got some the made in China ones and they didn’t last 20 minutes
William the butchers son productions. Yes I like them a lot the only trouble I've had is the trim wearing on the collar but I've probably had my money's worth out of it by then 😀
Like all brands you're paying for the brand and not the product. If the brand is more important to you and you can afford it, the price becomes irrelevant. Look at Gucci for example, that charges £500+ for a little purse with a stitch effect that is commonly found in rubbish dumps and fallen out of bins. This is because it looks the same as old post-war purses.
Unfortunately I think you are unusually off the mark with this one. Le Chameau and Aigle are far superior and are the most popular in the country. Hunter is seen as a fashion brand by most gentlemen.
Khanh Ho, as I previously said in reply I was commenting more on the status of Hunter. For example one of the opening shots shows a British shoot, after many years of shooting all over the UK I have never seen anyone wearing Hunter's in the last ten years or more.
I think he puts up good points on the boots, but then somewhat say that it wouldn't be worth the money as there are better ones to be had and the price is too high compared to 38 dollar boots that does the same job. Wait a second... On the last point, this is a menstyle channel, we're talking custom, bespoke suits that goes for thousands of dollars, ties worth $400, respect tradition and craftmanship, but it's okay to buy a 38 dollar raining boots? Well let me ask this question, is it okay to spent 38 dollar "leather shoes" on a bespoke suit? We all know the answer is no! You should spent more on quality and all the rest of it. Now I'm not advocating for Hunter, any wellies will do, but if your you're living in Europe, UK or Australia, and have a dog it's handy to have a pair ready for those long walks on the country side. Would 38 dollar boots suffice? Certainly! I however own a Barbour jacket and use it on a rainy day in Australia and Europe, as for wellies, I could go to Target and get a pair for 10 bucks, but if we consider all the arguments why we should cherish these brands, I see actual convincing reasons to buy more expensive wellies than 38 dollars from China. Boots with some heritage, and does the job like any other wellies. Muck boots, Barbour boots, Hunter, and the list goes on. I haven't heard of the French brand, and in true English fashion I will keep things separate. No French mixing with British. Except for women. As for people saying goretex is better or whatnot, it sure is, just as having elastane mixed in with wool is more comfortable with a suit. But for the sake of sticking to traditions and perhaps justifying the existence of bespoke tailoring, we rather choose for oldschool wool every single time. Just like a phone is perfect for telling time, yet we deemed it almost a necessity to have a watch, and no Apple watch but preferably an automatic watch. On the same logic wellies (pick your brand) is a must. Americans can have the Muck boots.
Rubber Wellies can never last as long as leather or even other artificial materials so I see no point spending over $50 on them. Look at reviews of every Wellie from cheap to luxury and there will be complaints about holes, cracks, punctures. They're like tyres, punctures unavoidable. Yes there are ways to repair and prolong their lives but honestly, there's diminishing returns over $50 unless youre considering the Duck boot neoprene style or insulated arctic style and even then I'm sceptical of paying much more than $80. Let's be real, most of these once utilitarian now luxury brand wellies are bought by fashion conscious middle aged women, not hunters, farmers
Hunters...ok but the brands I see at various country sporting events in the UK are Le Chameau, Aigle and to a lesser degree Ariat. Hunters sales are mainly being kept up by teenage girls at festivals it seems. Good vid.
Hoggs of Fife 👌🏽
Le Chameau are french and do no hold a royal warrant, therefore real Englishman opt for Hunters. But I have made similar observations as you.
Very few guys here in the U.S. wear tall boots to begin with, unless they are in construction or Landscaping, thus it is either fashion or function. I have a pair of Argyll boots made by Hunter also a pair of Le Cheameau Cerres boots. I wear them as needed. Both are really good boots to have, and yes, I'm a Guy.
Is It Worth It? Barbour Jacket (Made in England version).
Unfortunately Barbour has gone the way of many great, once utilitarian, high value brands -- e.g. cat boots also. Barbour jackets used to be great value, worn by generations of British country folk. I still get goose bumps from the oil smell. However, now they're aiming at International boutique market, with prices to match. The basic waxed jackets are great and have that classic look but traditionally don't have a hood and really should cost no more than £70
You can still find generic versions made in England for under $50 on Amazon. I would go for that. Check reviews. Maybe Amazon(dotcodotuk) if no luck on dotcom
Continuing the English trend of this series, do you think you would be willing to do a video on Barbour jackets?
Deadly Duddly I'm talking more about their waxed jackets here. I'm already familiar with Barbour, I mean I'm English and between my parents they have 3 Barbour jackets, but I don't know if it's worth taking the plunge myself
The answer is yes, I have plenty of barbours both new and handed down from my grandad and they’re incredible
Ched Leicester If you're looking for a waxed jacket you should consider vedoneire. I was looking for a Barbour jacket, but don't have that much money as a student.
So I bought a vedoneire waxed jacket for 140€ last month and I am pretty happy with it so far.
English trend?? Hunter wellies are Scottish and Barbour jackets while produced in north of england were originally made by a Scotsman!
Unfortunately Barbour has gone the way of many great, once utilitarian, high value brands -- e.g. cat boots also. Barbour jackets used to be great value, worn by generations of British country folk. I still get goose bumps from the wax smell. However, now they're aiming at International boutique market, with prices to match. The basic waxed jackets are great and have that classic look but traditionally don't have a hood and really should cost no more than £70
You can still find generic versions made in England for under $50 on Amazon. I would go for that. Check reviews. Maybe Amazon(dotcodotuk) if no luck on dotcom
I’ve used Hunters since about 2010. I was still able to get the ones that were not made in China. I was able to get a lot of use from it, but over time the leather hardens, especially on the lug sole, and it eventually tears when you flex your foot.
Did not buy a Made in China Hunter anymore. Moved on to Le Chameau, made in Morocco. They have much better reviews regarding longevity, performance, and comfort.
Iconic British boots with a "Made in china" stamp on them, that just SCREAMS quality!!!
Such a shame!
Charlie U.K. I have $200 muck boots and they are made in China :(
So think about that，why can't it be made in GB？😉
Le chameau. If you are willing to spend. They are quality
The quality is very good and you don't hear anything otherwise from the actual buyers. You just blindly say negative things about a country. There is an explicit racist tone in your language. Shame on you and everyone who clicked the like button.
@@Ya0Yao Oh, that hit home with you! And of course, the racist theme is not missing either! And "Shame on you...", oh my goodness...
I hope you have recovered...
OK, great series of videos, very entertaining but you've missed the mark on this one. Firstly you've reviewed the very basic Hunter boot here and yet you're comparing them to "high end" other brands, Hunter do make neoprenen lined boots, leather lined boots and even boots with Goodyear sole but you've not compared apples with apples. I completely agree the basic boot you've reviewed is overpriced, even more so if you're paying $150 for a pair in the U.S. In addition since production of the basic boot was moved from Scotland to China the quality has become worse, when made in the UK the boot was made in one piece but now made in two pieces and there are issues with them splitting. Some of the better models are still made in the UK and are extremely good and good value although more expensive......P.S. Have another go at pronouncing Edinborough.
I just think Hunter boots, particularly the glossy black and red versions, look incredibly sexy on women. I guess that's their best use these days, as a fashion accessory. I do still have an old green pair made in Scotland with the old logo that I bought in 2005 and they're still holding up well today.
I personally have a pair of Härkila hunting boots, I find they give me more support that the boots featured in the video. I use them for walking (when it gets colder) and hunting, they alsowork great with tweed.
Rubber wellies: an essencial item for every Venetian gentleman!
Made in China? Now this is taking the royal p!ss! Off! Off my list! (Great series by the way.)
They sell nice, industrial rubber boots at hardware stores; and, I considered getting a pair, until seeing a warning label on the packaging, which said that it contained chemicals known to cause cancer...
Aigle, hands down the best rubber boots, my grand father bought some in the sixties went hunting, picked mushrooms, gardened with it. The rubber only started to wear out in the late 90's.
Good solution for "building a costume" around is the l.l Bean duck boot. A much nicer pick - which I highly recommend
I have a pair of originals that must be 30 years old still going, but they're basic and too thin at the calf now, my son used them, now he's grown out. I then bought 2 pairs of the Balmoral, top of the range boots, and both perished within a year. Wouldn't go near them now, they're for fashion and festivals. Aigle now because they're better value than Le Chameau.
Hunter Wellies worth it? Coming from Bergen, Norway, I will say that vulcanized rubber is an absolute 150 days a year, when the annual rainfall exceeds 100 inches. When it comes to Barbour jackets, they are fine as long as it doesn't actually rain.
My Aigle boots, which are hand made in France, are far superior to these 'Made in China'-boots... Not even a question, when you compare the quality.
agreed, and they're cheaper. And the brand has an excellent reputation.
Do the aigle boots cause static? I wanna get aigle but hesitant
thanks god someone saying it
France? Is that the country that can only surrender?XD
I was just about to make the same comment until I saw yours!
Defiantly do the same review but with a pair of le chameau
At 1:20 when referring to the germans of WW1, you showed a picture of SS men from WW2.
Karolinska He is German!
Hank Williams Jr. I'm sorry, I have failed to understand what that has to do with anything.
Karolinska
Just a sly joke about the Germans and their history.
I wonder why germans in ww2 wear those boots
@@trippyman7997 Because it looked cool.
Personally I spend quite a bit of time outdoors, and I've found that a good pair of waterproof hiking boots are much more comfortable and they are all you really need to go out in the woods or fields, even with the occasional creek or stream.
I recently purchased a pair of Hunters mistakenly thinking that they would last me many years. I found them comfortable and they looked good quality however, after less than two years of ownership the boot started to let water in, on a closer inspection I noticed that the side walls were beginning to split, this getting worse and worse. I always stored them in a dry cool place and even purchased the Hunter boot bag. I contacted Hunters and explained what issues I was having however the warranty is only for twelve months. The best that they could offer me was a small discount off another pair. Very disappointing!
what i find that is good about them is that the long ones protect the pants from getting wet from the side if your walking and their rain and wind. because the umbrella just stops the rain from the top and from parts of the side but when its windy even with a trench coat my pants get wet at the bottom so i figure with longer boots i should e protected.
in terms of them being cold Hunter does sell blue liner socks which are very warm
Well, mine cracked within 2 years. And I love it when wellies get that white coating. It shows they have actually been used!
I recently purchased a (I like to think) quality garment brush, the Kent CR8, after hearing you preach on the importance of brushes. I know for certain that most of my family and friends will think me insane for buying it, even though I purchased it at a reduced price for £45. Usually you find them for around £70. By the way, I notice Kirby Allison is selling the same brush on his US website for $245. Robbing bastard. People need to start calling him out.
Can you update your review in-light of Hunter moving their manufacturing from Scotland to China as I’ve heard the quality has dropped drastically. Also you’ve had them for a couple of years now, so I’d be curious to know how yours have faired.
I like this guy’s pronunciation 😋
He is german so he gets the bonus points for a really decent english
So true. my German friends know English grammar much better than most English people.
Ironic though that despite making a video on the correct pronunciation of brands he can't pronounce Edinborough correctly!...not even close.
I bought two pairs of Hunter Wellington boots last year for my wife and I, I live in the UK and ordered from their UK site. The boots that I received are made in Indonesia and have lasted well in the rural area where I live. The leather and not cracked or warped and I find them comfortable to wear. I wear mine with a lambskin inner sole and with thick wool socks when it is cold.
I wasn't aware that Hunter has become known as a fashion brand. If this is the case then I am disappointed.
I think if you want to look stylish in an environment that really calls for such a boot, any kind of waterproof wellington or workboot would do just as well, even laced combat boots would. Because in such a situation, there is nothing more stylish than having a right tool for the right job. And nothing more unstylish than having cold and wet feet or soaked footwear. Had to learn that the hard way myself.
comfortable for hiking in the winter?
I bought a pair of Hunter Boots last Christmas here in Ireland and not even a year later after some light walks they are letting in water around where my foot bends. Apparently Hunter Boots have moved production away from Scotland to China and the quality of the boots has drastically dropped since the move. Because i couldn't locate my receipt Hunter customer care refused to help me. Expensive, don't last & Last pair of Hunter boots i'll ever purchase.
We have a small farm with horses and goats. I gone through many pairs of mucking boots over the years, including some lower grade brands. I just retired my Hunter Wellies after five years of service. They had a lot of wear left in them but I punctured one in a mishap. They were very good boots, but I replaced them with a cheaper brand. My experience with the cheaper brands is that they last a year or two. But, alas, the price makes up for that.
For that price you can get a pair of muck boots that are insulated... Which work really well in winter if you live in an area where you have wet winters.
Hello did you know the “red” 1856 coin on the bottom turns blue when used! So you can see if they are real and new!
Does authentic Hunter boots always have the logo on bottom and buckle ? i found a pair at my local thrift store and all looks good except for buckle and bottoms.
I like hunter boots, they last, they look good and are quality is good.
LL Bean makes excellent rain boots that males can wear & look good. Enjoy !
footwear is either made of rubber or its not waterproof
I've been waiting for long time to see your wardrobe tour ..... when can we see it?
I just want to know if they're non slip. I need long rubber boots that are non slip for work
Is it worth it? Belstaff Classic Tourist Trophy leather jacket
very strange part of the review where you compare the basic hunter wellie to the better Le Chameau. rather than comparing the better hunter wellies to it...the ones in the same price bracket.
Le Chameau are the royles royce of wellie, but i've had a pair of Hunter Balmorals for years and they're really good...i wouldn't think of buying the basic hunter wellies for dog walking in.
There is far superior alternative to rubber boots: High end construction boots have a goretex lining. If you get the ones that lace 8" high, they will be waterproof all the way up. Since they are goretex, you don't end up with sweaty feet like you get from rubber boots, more comfortable too. Terra makes the best ones I've found.
Just got a pair in the mail. Debating returning them for a pair of Aigles after reading the comments.
I’d love to see you do a review of LL Bean’s original duck boot. In my opinion they’re definitely worth it and seem to be more popular among men in America than the Hunter boot. I didn’t even realize Hunter made a men’s boot because I’ve only seen girls wear them.
This review was honest. Thanks.
In the field shooting very few people wear Hunters. Le chameau are the boots of choice. Look at TGS on RUclips if you want to see what we wear.
I have a black pair, and I stopped wearing them due to how conspicuous they are when worn by a man. I recommend getting the ankle version, which looks a lot more like a regular pair of ankle boots and will attract far less attention.
Could one wear these wellies with a Harris Tweed "Black Watch" tartan suit?
All day long I would pick a Muck boot over any other rubber boot. It is simply the best. I would wear with my Barbour any time I know I will be outside in crappy weather. If I want a better looking boot I would pick a Bean boot. If you want a foul weather hunting boot or simply want to look like a hunter get a Muck boot.
The boots look good, but I prefer Aigle Parcour because I have had very good experiences with them.
Do this with bean boots
My Hunter wellies are excellent.
And I have questions ...
How to buy shirts ?there are many colours and styles . I don't know where to start
I was tempted by the idea of Hunter boots, but seeing them mainly worn by women where I now live, in Japan, suggested to me the brand appeals more as a fashion status symbol. Thank you for providing a in-depth review to focus not just on the heritage, which is appealing, but the quality. This video has confirmed, despite my being British, that I will not buy them
So you're talking about men wearing these Hunter wellies more than women, and I get it -- this is for the Gentlemen out there -- that said, and being female here; I have to say I love my Hunter short boots with a working adjustable strap at the back calf part of the boot. They're awesome. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents here. P.S. I enjoyed hearing about the Hunter history. :)
Dunlop Wellington Boots
Exactly the same
£12 ($20) on Amazon
Job Done!
Dunlop is what you will see on farmer's feet in the west of Ireland. If you want something to keep out muck, water and cold that's where you should be looking, not the Queen of England!
I think it is quite slippery . Other than that . I love it .
thank you for the efforts you put on to make a video, rich contain
Cool shoot from the street in Santiago, Chile. Were you here when you shot that clip?
Thanks for the review, I'm just going with the London Fog boots
I was only aware of Hunter boots this years. LOL.
Wath are you think sir about jackboots?
Thank you for this video 👏
Is it worth it? Philippe Patek Watch
Richard Yoteco I can answer that. No, they're not.
Not the same Goodyear from the tires! Well, not exactly. The tire company was simply named after him after he died. They called it that because he was a pioneer in rubber. It's like calling your electric car company Tesla Motors. 🙂
I just checked the local 100 year old saddlers website and those boots are £90. It's a small north Yorkshire, UK market town and is typical of many similar towns around the country in that country wear is utility not fashion.
Those things are absolutely lethal on wet concrete, they have a tiny heel, zero grip with no ankle support!
1950's technology doesn't cut it these days.
You clearly pay a lot for the brand, which is strange, given that these boots are made in China. You’re not really buying a British boot. I’m sure there are better quality ones for less money.
Hunter quality have dropped off a cliff in recent years. I had a pairs that lasted nearly 20 years. However in the past 4 years I have gone through 2 identical pairs with cracking along the ankle/calf crease. NO WAY will I buy Hunters again. I now have Le Chameau's and although more expensive feel much better made and am hoping for some longevity in this make. Tiem however will tellas they are now not made in Normandy France but Morocco :-( ....hmm the jury is still out
The most popular type of Hunter wellies that I've seen being used by equestrians, farmers, country people in general is the one with the adjustable fold which usually deals with the calf problem. I've seen rather large ladies on farms and stables with these and no apparent fitting problems. I think you looked at the wrong model. The adjustable model is about £90-£120 depending on the model currently. I don't think there is any point in buying your model as you pointed out. Good video nevertheless.
Please do Barbour jackets
I really enjoyed the inclusion of the caption
Get the same ones for much cheaper from any hunting fishing store
Can you do a review of Le Chameau boots ?
Practically speaking, it's indeed quite an overkill in town indeed: I comfortably went through puddles with my Hunter boots, which was nice, but I had to watch out not to splash other people around me... Well, anyway, over-engineering often isn't a thing nowadays :-)
I bought mines for $50 on Mercari (red new ones) in the box
Target has a line of Hunter right now
A gentleman and any man wears finnish Nokia boots.
Something who you need
made in china
CSGO lol
Element 7 made in China and they still cost a lot. SMH
Only if you're an equestrian! that's when they come in handy while out on the paddock. You also get vibram soles which are superior to other soles!
Cool looking Boots!
The classic terrible weather British boot!
As someone who dose fish and shoot i would definitely suggest staying away from theses boot they are rubbish my mum had some that she got 25 years ago they were made in Scotland they are still going now and she loves them I got some the made in China ones and they didn’t last 20 minutes
5:04 Genuine English Boots "Made in China"
Scottish boots!
Le Chameau is far superior and are the most popular.
You should do this with the Schoffel gilet
William the butchers son productions , what do you think of them?
I love them, definitely worth the price, they last forever, I own 3
William the butchers son productions. Yes I like them a lot the only trouble I've had is the trim wearing on the collar but I've probably had my money's worth out of it by then 😀
Buy them at target
These boots are only $70 in Japan for the tall ones.
Like all brands you're paying for the brand and not the product. If the brand is more important to you and you can afford it, the price becomes irrelevant. Look at Gucci for example, that charges £500+ for a little purse with a stitch effect that is commonly found in rubbish dumps and fallen out of bins. This is because it looks the same as old post-war purses.
I found some in my cellar behind a case of 1912 cognac. I gather they've been there for about 40 years and they're still fine.
I see them more for women fashion today. I prefer timberland workboots for rain and mud.
Unfortunately I think you are unusually off the mark with this one. Le Chameau and Aigle are far superior and are the most popular in the country. Hunter is seen as a fashion brand by most gentlemen.
Did you even watch the video? He says the boots aren't worth it.
Pepe did nothing wrong , yes I did, I mean regards their status and who wears them.
Okay, fair enough then
The video says Le Chameau is a way better value. He uses Le Chameau as the benchmark. He returns to Le Chameau throughout the analysis.
Khanh Ho, as I previously said in reply I was commenting more on the status of Hunter. For example one of the opening shots shows a British shoot, after many years of shooting all over the UK I have never seen anyone wearing Hunter's in the last ten years or more.
23 people noticed the right leg boot was pushed down at the rim by the pants
These boots make you look like a factory worker
D B He has called people that wear t shirts peasants in the past. I'm just wondering how he feels about looking like a factory worker
Noo, it makes him look like a farmer..
I think he puts up good points on the boots, but then somewhat say that it wouldn't be worth the money as there are better ones to be had and the price is too high compared to 38 dollar boots that does the same job.
Wait a second...
On the last point, this is a menstyle channel, we're talking custom, bespoke suits that goes for thousands of dollars, ties worth $400, respect tradition and craftmanship, but it's okay to buy a 38 dollar raining boots?
Well let me ask this question, is it okay to spent 38 dollar "leather shoes" on a bespoke suit?
We all know the answer is no! You should spent more on quality and all the rest of it.
Now I'm not advocating for Hunter, any wellies will do, but if your you're living in Europe, UK or Australia, and have a dog it's handy to have a pair ready for those long walks on the country side.
Would 38 dollar boots suffice? Certainly! I however own a Barbour jacket and use it on a rainy day in Australia and Europe, as for wellies, I could go to Target and get a pair for 10 bucks, but if we consider all the arguments why we should cherish these brands, I see actual convincing reasons to buy more expensive wellies than 38 dollars from China.
Boots with some heritage, and does the job like any other wellies.
Muck boots, Barbour boots, Hunter, and the list goes on. I haven't heard of the French brand, and in true English fashion I will keep things separate. No French mixing with British. Except for women.
As for people saying goretex is better or whatnot, it sure is, just as having elastane mixed in with wool is more comfortable with a suit.
But for the sake of sticking to traditions and perhaps justifying the existence of bespoke tailoring, we rather choose for oldschool wool every single time.
Just like a phone is perfect for telling time, yet we deemed it almost a necessity to have a watch, and no Apple watch but preferably an automatic watch.
On the same logic wellies (pick your brand) is a must. Americans can have the Muck boots.
It is a live style.
le chameau is the best, no doubt
Rubber Wellies can never last as long as leather or even other artificial materials so I see no point spending over $50 on them. Look at reviews of every Wellie from cheap to luxury and there will be complaints about holes, cracks, punctures. They're like tyres, punctures unavoidable. Yes there are ways to repair and prolong their lives but honestly, there's diminishing returns over $50 unless youre considering the Duck boot neoprene style or insulated arctic style and even then I'm sceptical of paying much more than $80.
Let's be real, most of these once utilitarian now luxury brand wellies are bought by fashion conscious middle aged women, not hunters, farmers