THUMBS DOWN FOR BUCKLER BUCKBOOTZ

[@arsebiscutes]

I've also had buckler wellies split after less that a year... I was determined I wasn't throwing them away so tried some Stormsure adhesive a flexible glue to patched them up and managed to get nearly another 2 years out of them.

[@julianhawker7672]

I have had a couple of pairs of Bucklers and get 2 years if i'm lucky :-( I suffer from cold feed these days, so just put up with cost to be warm and comfortable. Interestingly mine have all gone in the same place as yours and I had wondered if it's to do with the steel toe cap........ Hope the new one work out better, will be interested to hear how they work out.

[@booiea]

Got some grubs myself, you have to wash and protect neoprene wellies with spray or the special oil every so often much like with old leather boots to stop them cracking as they don’t enjoy going from wet muck to dry to wet to dry constantly, a good thing to do is have a bucket of water to wash your boots off at the back door before you take them off at the end of the day, hope you get on better with your new ones!

[@oconnellsfarm811]

I tried few down few years but keep going back to Dunlop with steal toe cap gets nearly 2years or more from them . Them gave you bad service

[@jameswilson9142]

Wearing Skellerup wellingtons for years, rubber right up top and 4mm lining inside.

[@stevenyeats7088]

Just thrown a 2 month old pair of them out. Absolute rubbish. Tried most from £10 to £130 keep going back to quattro safety they last but are very heavy for over 700k steps a month

[@twoflower8264]

My grandmother always said to me" Always spend your money on 2 things, a decent comfortable bed and a decent comfortable pair of shoes" Because if your not in one your in the other.

[@GG-ch1hm]

Treat them with silicon spray,it stops mud sticking to them and preserves the rubber

[@johnpauloregan4593]

Brush me, wash me, oil me, that is a very kinky pair of wellingtons you bought 😂

[@derredriver]

Spent 150 on a pair of Hunter Balmoral boots after less than six months wear and twelve months ownerships they are starting to split in the same spot neoprene aswell buy cheap boots and then order the comfortable Hunter insole the most economical solution

[@johnlewins4523]

I wear Dunlop purofort + wellies... not steel toe, but normally get 2 year and more from them. Just keep replacing insoles as and when to keep the comfortable... just cos of wear n tear( sweaty farmer feet) as I’m in them most days!!!

[@wendyrowland7787]

Are they the ones with red linings? If they are, we have them, incredibly comfy, but you do need toe caps on most farms.

[@johnlewins4523]

@@wendyrowland7787 yes, that’s them.. been on farms all my life, never work steel toe wellies... but do wear steel toe boots in the summer... weather permitting..

[@bumpkinrocks]

Yep they would be my recommendation 👍

[@themunter4488]

the ceramic toe cap should be much lighter than the steel.

[@jmhaddon]

My wellies split after leaving them outside in the cold weather, since then I bring them in for an hour or so before putting them on. If you lay them down they heat up quicker. The Neoprene is the soft material visable at the top. Also, it's best to keep them in the dark as UV light degrades them.

[@russellpetrie119]

im amased at the price of wellies when i was on a farm i used to wear straight forward wellies from the local dairy supplies roughley 9 pound a pair buy them a sise bigger than my feet and wear thick socks

[@themeparkkieran4573]

You can still get them as my dunlop wellies are from screen fix and cost a tenner but they aren't very warm if you dont put thick socks on

[@russellpetrie119]

@@themeparkkieran4573 summer time it was a good headache reliver but thick socks in winter thats the ones dunlops thanks

[@audibleadventures9004]

this seems to be the trend with these buck wellies and boots, comfy and warm but split after a few months... shame really as they aint cheap

[@martinmorris8862]

Hi Richard, "The RAT lol just couldn't write it " 🤣🤣 Composite toe caps are of great benefit when working in areas where security has metal detectors. Unlike steel composite wont set off the alarms so makes like easier. composite still conform to EN safety regulation... Socks JCB i have them during winter months. I dont often have the need for wellingtons now and prefer rigger boots all year around but not ideal for you especially at milking time. I have always used Dunlop wellingtons but would only ever use them in winter or milking. easily slip off and back into the rigger boots. The Dunlop has improved its Acifort® Agri Range. The Acifort Heavy Duty Full Safety and are only around £26. inc VAT. If they last 12month for you thats a bargain. Personally as mentioned i like my riggers and both are easy to swap on and off.. The issue with yours's splitting it natural flex at the point where any normal wear and tear takes place. the problem with toe cap protected footwear is increased because that area of flexibility is more concentrated due to the rigid toecap. Natural rubber degrading bacteria are present in soil, water and other areas of the environment created from dried grass clippings, cattle manure and soil so wellingtons are pretty vulnerable in a farming life. keeping the rubber clean will greatly increase longevity . A silicone spray which will nourish the rubber and provide a protective coating to repel water, mud and everything else you throw at your boots will help no end. Its important though to use this before they are first worn but you can still buy some and give them a good clean and spray them once dry. something like Le Chameau Rubber Boot Spray 80ml or other makes... I always spray my rigger boots a few times a week or so before i start using them with a similar silicone protective spray. I always have liners in my boots too so warm in winter and cool in summer.. Hopefully these new ones you have will last longer than 10 month.. All the best you you All .. Ps the good lady has finally finished her Chew Valley Gin . she's not much of a drinker but loved the flavour. kept her quiet so think i will buy her another lol...

[@derredriver]

The ceramic is so they can be worn in secure area's and you don't have to take them off every time you go through a metal detector

[@kohtime]

And also I would expect considerably lighter

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Ah, the gentleman farmer in his fine winter boots. Richard, they do look remarkably serviceable-stylish. Nice neutral color should go very nicely with the muck, coveralls and love the ball cap look, although the blond hair is nice too. I was surprised that you did not put any duct tape on your old wellies in November when they first split to keep the wet out. Duct tape is a standard fix in Central Florida, usually seen on tennis/athletic shoes here, but also boots to give them a little extra wear. I hope that these work for you.

[@autisticpainter4079]

I still highly recommend buying some Inyati boots. I've still got mine nice thick grip no cracks or perishing around where your foot angles when walking. I've had them since my college days so they're going on 13 years now and still going strong.

[@2626stephen]

You pay good money for wellies think they would last a long time. My Dunlop wellies with the steel toecap still going strong had them a few years now

[@JonDingle]

I agree that Buckler have gone bad on quality. I used to buy their rigger's and or steel toe cap dealers and they burnt out or stitching failed in less than a year. So I have gone back to Nora for wellies and V12 for industrial dealer boots. I still think an exterior steel toe is better than an enclosed one because the leather wears off and then the boots leak.

[@mattfisher7432]

If u have to brush and oil them. Might as well use leather. Then a cobbler could mend them.

[@BigUpYaRancidCarpet]

The Yorkshire sheep farmer bought her husband new wellies for Xmas He only used wore one of them as the other old one still had a bit of life in it

[@petercross8871]

Hi Richard, what no warranty with a pair of boots that cost that much. That's crazy. They are clearly delaminating. That's what caused the split. Cheap import quality badged as something better.🤔😒

[@wendyrowland7787]

Pity you performed an autopsy on the offending wellie I would have had a moan with the makers. We have made wellie wars with the manufacturers and got replacements. Seems the cheap ones last as long as the pricier ones. The replacements had the same fault. Currently we have Dutch Dunlop wellies with red linings. Incredibly comfortable and wearing well, but ours don’t have steel toecaps. I think the rubber is stretched too thin in the mould where the feet flex.

[@benhayman1274]

This is a bit different but I wear buckler dealer boots with a steel toe cap and they are lovely and comfy and they have lasted 12months at the moment and I never wash them and they still keep my feet dry at the moment

[@simonjerrome]

The Ginger Warrior will be after you again to get that knife sharpened!

[@bedfordpump]

Another competition in the making lol

[@alanlanghorn9528]

Great video had that problem also lucky to get twelve months out of a pair had some called bog boots they were a shorter boot with like pull on handles at the top they were a good boot

[@mrvanahead]

my guess is that ceramic is safer than actual steel toes. Cuz when someting heavy hits the steel toe on the wrong angle, it bends and it can cut of your toes, or so i've been told. I also heard of kevlar toe (and sole) reinforcement, lighter than steel.

[@bedfordpump]

Don't start me on micro dot instructions. I brought a new camera a couple of years ago so I can film ploughing matches. the camera came with a CD containing all the instructions on how to use it. This is very helpful in the middle of a field. Bring back the paper version.

[@AndrewDavies-h5c]

Mr funky farmer don't give up on splits like that ,you might think I'm crazy I'm from Somerset so there might bee some truth , I buy cheap wellies &20 I've had them at least 5yrs or more 4or five splits not all at once, find a old Welly best if you get a bit where it cleanest on the back with the fine cloth still on it get a roll of plasterers scrim plastic , get a tube of good adehsion clear silicon, I've used lots of different ones , clean around split after bit of sandpaper cut a strip wide enough be generous to go over split cut a bit of scrim squeeze some silicon over scrim use a metal scraper run it ove scrim , get your strip of Welly patch spread a thin layer of silicon on the back place it on scrim , make sure the rest of Welly is clean so you run a bit of masking tape over it all to keep it in place squashed tight, next day take masking tape off and run a bead of silicon around edge of patch(ie patch is on out side of boot)once you've got your materials it doesn't take long to do it , and last a while,I've got a split around the same area as yours it's a good 4" long still holding after 2,yrs good luck .Andy.🙂

[@antonyfarming]

Morning Richard if there were less than the year old send the bloody things back that's what I did and they sent me a new pair free of charge it would be worth a try why the naive cut it obviously you can't I heard the grub ones are a bit tight around the leg that I had a good for you have a good day cheers Antony 👍

[@DonegalTDI]

Same thing happened here but the crack appeared directly behind the toe cap on both boots, with moderate use. Brilliant idea, poor execution through poor material choice. For me, back to regular steel toed wellies.

[@russellpetrie119]

them bucklers strike me as a hunters or walkers wellie not for dirt work

[@gregshearer423]

That makes sense steel toe for walkers what Planet you on

[@russellpetrie119]

@@gregshearer423 the planet where they dont lock up crims and self defence is a must

[@davidheap5338]

My god, you and your friggin boots lol, you will always have problems when you keep buying boots with a neoprene coating, it will always come away from the under layer where they bend, also i don't think neoprene is certified to be used where chemicals are used, ive said it before, get yourself plain and simple Nora wellies, there certified for chemical use and get a size too big for winter so you can ware some really warm thermal socks...job done!

[@jamescarmody1710]

That’s what happens with steel toe cap wellies

[@nickb2509]

Its a challenge to find good quality boots these days, most seem to look great but just don’t hold up to the challenge of hard work.

[@ournewzealandfarm960]

The thing is that you spent a lot of time in a pare of them , get good ones.

[@itsyersell4758]

I never get a year out a pair of boots. 8 months tops especially if I wear them every day

[@davidoultram7616]

Have you tried dunlop purofurt pro or border challenger

[@What..a..shambles]

He has they were too stiff for his funky foot 😂

[@benbaitman1145]

You need to get another pair of Skellerup Quatro insulated Rich!

[@laytonphillips6667]

Great video Richard. Lot of money to wear out in less than a year. Hope the new ones are better.

[@padraigtaylor8333]

Now you can dance the Jerusalem dance. The whole family. Another farm competition lol . New booooooots 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@danielwicks3630]

As a fencing contractor I guess you could say like yourself I spend a lot of time in wellies or ankle boots and even though they’re expensive I’d highly recommend the Quattro steel toe cap thermal wellies I’ve had mine for 2 years now and although they’re a bit more expensive they’re certainly worth the price for sure.

[@aaroncooper5695]

Should’ve kept the old pair for the summer when it’s dry n get more use out the new one in winter

[@robertstratford9598]

Richard I live in Canada and over hear we call your wellies farmer boots which I ware the majority of the year and they ware out fairly quickly because I do a lot of walking in them and what I found is the best value for my money is steal toed duck or hunting boots last much longer .

[@garrettodowd]

Dunlop wellies are a very good brand highly recommended

[@smokeyoldtractor6307]

Definitely I have a pair of puroforts and there excellent

[@folksurvival]

Mine split after a few months.

[@colinwilliam919]

somebody (a farmer) was raving to me Decathlon wellies, saying for the money they're good value ???

[@gazshell2]

Won’t last long before splitting avoid

[@Ryzati]

Richard, I owned buck boots for 3 months working in a scrap yard and they are craaaaaap! Highly recommend Cofra Thermic boots, 10x better I’ve been in -7 yesterday and my feet weren’t the slightest bit of coldness, much cheaper than buck boots also

[@Ryzati]

That’s exactly where mines cracked also. Honest Cofra Thermic boots are £50-£60 well worth the money

[@amandajones3422]

Used Nora wellies for years but they split in same place as yours and they are expensive now so use mucker boots there good👍

[@twoflower8264]

I bought a pair of dunlop steel toe wellies from Sports direct years ago as i needed some that day and size 13 isnt stocked everywhere. Anyway for a pair that cost me £20 they have lasted me 3 years so far, been used and abused ( not as much as yours) but worth the money I paid.

[@AureFreePress]

Good morning. I am not smelling your old wellies 😳🙄😂 Hope you have better luck with your new Grubs ❤️

[@paddy294]

Hi

[@MrLaking123]

should get a pair of jcb wellies

[@rhiancrowe4302]

try bekina welling tons they have lods of grip and comftortabale

[@simonperry330]

I can Guarantee you the same foot will split first.

[@chuckhenry5487]

Perhaps the funky farmer should morph to frugal farmer.

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Or the frugal funky farmer

[@chuckhenry5487]

Fantastically funny frugal funky farmer!

[@matthewcairns9990]

Why don't you get Dunlop wellies they're the best brand in ireland

[@patricklipsius8380]

Dunlop snugboots

[@bumpkinrocks]

Yes Richard that's very disappointing 🙉

[@sandymcghee3328]

Good video 👩‍🌾🚜👍😌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧😷😷

[@What..a..shambles]

Nothing worse than a wet foot!!

[@farmstyle92macd55]

I’ve not even started watching yet but am Glad your a farmer other reviews are soft builder types

[@neilmurphy845]

You should invest in special wellie socks there very warm and they don't slip off when you're walking Dunlop are by far the best.

[@johnhudson1961]

Hi funky £80 payment for 7 months of buckbootz same thing happened to my wellys

[@Centrikk]

Why Ceramic? Probably lighter then steel

[@Andy-From-England]

Like the new ones but I found them socks made my feet smell

[@sethredwood6068]

You should get some Berkima boots I have had them for over a year and there are no splits or anything and I got a thorn in there once but it doesn’t let any water in at all and if the insoles wear out you can just buy some more the only problem is that they aren’t steel toe caps 👍🏽👍🏽

[@sweed58]

You can get them with steel toe caps but I like them without toe caps,I have been wearing them for years they are as light as trainers

[@bryankeator8396]

Ceramic doesnt get cold like the steel

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Good point

[@stuartfinch743]

snazzy wellys richard you look funky in them

[@bryanplayfair121]

you should try baffin boots. they are warm and the muck does not stick to them.

[@themeparkkieran4573]

We have a pair of grubs and they have lasted well although you will put them through more then us

[@bl4565]

Hello Funky Farmer the BUCKLER BUCKBOOTZ look great. Bad they have gone.. Hope to write with you Regards J.

[@daveyravey1966]

Someone’s been on the Bishop’s Finger methinks 😂 Ceramic doesn’t draw the cold as much as metal toecaps Rich.... some safety footwear have reinforced plastic toecaps for lightness

[@spiercephotography]

You're supposed to Oil them regularly to keep them waterproof! So that way they don't soak your feet (usually). I love your laugh at the dead rat next to you- I never would have noticed it there if not for your reaction, ha!

[@amps8lfc]

Iv had the old Nora wellies n home made socks since I can remember n I'm 42

[@wishicouldgame]

good honest review Richard it is a lot of money for something to go wrong 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😎😎😎😎😎✔✔✔✔✔😉😉😉😉😉👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌

[@alicegamble6145]

Really enjoyed your review of those boots. The new look pretty goo. Sure hope they work for you. That rat was priceless couldn't have been better if it was staged.

[@thomasbrowme916]

10 to 15 pounds per mounth not bad

[@williamritchie2611]

Dunlop purofort plus wellingtons safety and non safety. Job done less than sixty pounds!

[@richardbath3645]

Nice new boots

[@rogerofrhodri]

sounds like you want it for free less 10% and to last indefinitely, should have told the manufacturer and claimed a new pair or a refund , if you don't ask you don't get , and it wouldn't take an age to put them under a tap and brush them off once in a while

[@timothygraham1084]

Try Dunlop purofort but ones that are different from the ones you tried

[@richardpatterson7726s]

Le chameus all day long mate

[@craigdoig9486]

Nora wellies are good

[@bryankeator8396]

They split there because of the toe caps

[@michaelconroy7445]

Where you are going wrong Richard is buying steel toe cap, The exact same is going to happen with those might get a bit longer than 6 months but trust me the exact same will happen, Forget about steel toe cap Wellingtons leave that for the builders 👷‍♂️ .

[@williamanderson8441]

Bucklers are shit. I had one pair and never again! Worst boots i've ever worn 👎

[@oisinmckernan6762]

That bad boots

[@williamclarke5601]

You should try some le chameau boots they are the bees knees

[@dannydow6694]

Bekina steplites ever gave me bad service

[@charleskent8393]

U should get bekina they’re good too

[@dinamosola]

try some cofra thermic

[@craigdoig9486]

You crazy

[@marcusrichards6588]

muckboots

[@peterh9238]

Having to work 'air side' at an airport means your forever going through security scanners which get set off with steel toe shoes, Composite is the way to go. Also lighter. Always liked Rigger type boots for working in 👍

[@nicklane1234567]

I have been told to spray the wellies regularly with silicon spray to stop the rubber from cracking but don't know how much it works as I just started doing it with jack Pyke wellies

[@tobyfirks6323]

Is a recommendation

[@massymanagri4713]

MAYBE if u took care of your boots that would’nt happen

[@philipwhite5933]

Same as muckboots just rubbish

[@tobyfirks6323]

Bekeinas