On Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:58:34 -0000, "Bill Grey"
wrote:


A good idea is probably the answer. When I was working as a surveyor, much
of my time was spent on farmland and wellies were the order of the day.
Issue steel toecaps but no re-inforcement in the instep. I got used to
wearing them, and the only comment I would make would be the steel toecap
"sucked" the heat from your toes.

When retired I bought some green wellies "Hunters" and they were so thin, I
could tell the date on a 5p piece through the sole. I wouldn't recommend
these for digging.


I agree that standard Hunter are not up to digging but for years I
have worn Hunter Argyles, the agricultural version which are very
good. They come in full or three quarter knee boot lengths and, from
memory, a lady's fit.
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rbel