Festival wellies are a must have if you’re heading to Glastonbury, Reading or any festival for that matter, because even if the forecast is sunny you can be sure mud will make an appearance. Festival mud not only leaves you cold and miserable, it ruins your shoes.
In recent years welly boots have topped the festival fashion stakes. Celebrities step out at Glastonbury each year in their wellies because they know that never mind flowers in your hair, you need wellies on your feet if you want to survive a British festival.
Every festival goer should have a pair of wellies but there are several things to look for when you’re buying them. Follow these guidelines to make sure you can march through puddles in style and comfort come rain or shine.
- Womens wellington boots.
- Mid length.
- Wide fit at calf.
- Waterproof.
- Flexible.
Buy Festival Wellies in Advance
Buy festival wellies before setting out so you have plenty of choice, otherwise you’ll end up buying wellies on site which are often poor quality, boring and expensive. Being prepared means you get the pick of colours, styles and prices.
Choose Your Style
Festivals are the time to let your hair down and dress as you please so choose a pair of wellies that you love. Our modern wellingtons mean you won’t look like a farmer traipsing through cow muck – they range from bright colours and funky florals to classy pastels or traditional greens and they’re all a far cry from Wurzel Gummidge.
First off pick your welly length:
• Long wellies are versatile because they can be worn as a long boot. They look funky over skinny jeans or wear them under trousers if you’re into flares. Long festival wellies also look great with jean shorts and skirts if it’s hot.
• Short wellies that reach halfway up a calf or stop around the ankle work well in hotter weather and are worth considering if the forecast is sunny. They pair well with hippy skirts and floaty outfits.
Once you’ve picked a length the world’s your oyster when it comes to patterns and colours, so pick something you love and wear them with confidence.
Buying Wellies on a Budget
We’ve all heard of the top welly brands but festivals mean you need wellies that won’t break the bank, just in case they’re misplaced. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on durable leak-proof wellies though, we have many available from cheap bargain boots to branded offerings.
Protect Your Feet
Festivals are boisterous places so it’s a good idea to cover toes. Walking between stages, queuing for the loo and dancing your socks off means flimsy sandals and flip flops aren’t up to the job. You don’t need steel toecaps but keeping your feet well protected with a sturdy pair of wellies is essential.
Choose Style and Practicality
Festivals go hand in hand with slippery wet mud so festival wellies need to have good quality soles that can cling on through puddles and mud. A sturdy sole is important in case you tread on broken glass, and dancing requires practical no slip support to ensure you don’t hurt yourself and ruin your festival.
Day to day wellies are worn in the occasional downpour but at a festival you’ll wear them for hours at a time. This means a good fit is vital. If you have trouble fitting long wellies over your calves choose the shorter versions that reach halfway, or even a pair of ankle wellies. These are cooler in hot weather and they’re lighter to carry in your camping equipment without sacrificing your style too.
Buckled wellies can make a calf fitting smaller or wider and they’re a useful way to keep out a downpour as well.
Don’t Forget the Extras
When you’ve chosen a perfect pair of festival wellies you’ll need a few small extras to go with them.
• A bootbag is a good idea as they keep wellies paired and stop water soaking the insides if they’re knocked over.
• Stock up on old newspapers to dry wellies out if they do fall over (or you do).
• Thick socks are essential for warm feet. It’s worth buying wellies that can comfortably fit socks inside.
• Baby wipes are great news for campers and they make great welly boot polishers, so you’ll look good no matter how much mud you have to contend with.
If you’re heading to a festival make sure you pack a pair of our funky festival wellies because trainers and flip flops just don’t cut it in a muddy field of stomping feet and long leather or suede winter boots will be ruined.
Opting for a pair of our practical but stylish festival wellies means you can beat the muddy field, stay comfortable and look stylish all day long without breaking the bank.