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Post by emma09 on Nov 11, 2010 20:45:11 GMT
dubarry boots? what does everyone think... also what alternatives do people like and are similar?
same with everyday tweeds for milling in?? possibly smart enough to cub in?
any ideas? links?
thankyou
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Post by pennypoo on Nov 11, 2010 20:47:43 GMT
i loooooooooooooooooooooove mine i would never be without my dubarry boots!!!!!! ive had mine 4 yrs now and looked after them and they still look brand new!!
ive had dubarry 'look a likes' and they didnt last as long and not a comfortable!!! xxx
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Post by emma09 on Nov 11, 2010 20:49:38 GMT
ahh  good!! i really really really want the galway ones in walnut for christmas.. pursuading mums is another story :L xxx |
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Post by welshbyname on Nov 11, 2010 21:05:10 GMT
My Dubarrys lasted 18 months then went kaput  , in hindsight, really shouldn't have worn them for riding in. I still wore them though, till they were hanging off my feet ! I now have some harry hall long boots, different enough so people dont mistake them for Dubarry's or the cheapy fakes, but still look lovely for toffing about in  |
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Post by emma09 on Nov 11, 2010 21:10:46 GMT
realy!! ohh.. welll i probably wouldnt ride in them everyday,, prob on a monday when id wear them lol... i have my muck boots forgeneral wear
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Post by leeann on Nov 11, 2010 21:43:40 GMT
I just love my Dubarrys OH bought me my first pair 5 years ago and they are fab, he said "how much" but i told him they were an investment  which they are  Last Xmas I got a Dubarry hand bag and purse how lucky am I ;D No.1 daughter wants a pair for Xmas  I don't mind buying them because I know they last. Dubarry all the way for me, there a wee touch of class especially if your going cubbing |
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Post by mf on Nov 11, 2010 21:51:31 GMT
what's 'milling' mean?
I don't have dubarry's - the feed bill comes to too much to justify spending that on my own feet sadly. But I have a pair of the harry hall ones and like them lots - don't look like dubbary's though. I love the new ariat long boots with the buckle which have just come out and did you know they now do a 'wellie' you can ride in safely? Its about £55 and I do want a pair.
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Post by tabbyx on Nov 11, 2010 21:59:28 GMT
i love my dubarrys.
they are so warm and comfy. i've ridden in them and really good. the company are good to. i've walked 10 miles(in one day with 1 half hour stop) and still had comfy feet at the end.
i think milling means following hunt,yard,shows/events etc. i used to live wth some students(they shared the flat at the top of the house)who used to go charity shopping, they picked up some really good stuff, some odd stuff aswell but some good finds.
dubarrys are a good investment,i'll hopefully have mine for several years to come x
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Post by duster on Nov 11, 2010 22:04:24 GMT
I keep mine for best, take care of them because I am usually rough on boots and shoes! I actually keep them clean! I have the Clare ones and love them.
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Post by giggs on Nov 11, 2010 22:06:20 GMT
I have had my Dubarry's for 2yrs and they are still looking good, also bought my daughter a pair for Christmas last year and she has never had them off her feet and they are still in very good condition.
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Post by jewel on Nov 11, 2010 22:10:07 GMT
I am hoping Santa brings me a pair !!
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Nov 11, 2010 22:14:54 GMT
Wish I could afford them!!! But then probably would rather spend the money on something else |
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Post by masters on Nov 11, 2010 22:33:51 GMT
My daughter loves her Dubarrys, I have the Ariat Grasmere boots, fab, feet are always warm and dry but nothing is more comfortable than Uggs lol
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Post by mayhem on Nov 11, 2010 22:52:38 GMT
I wanted to buy some last Christmas, for my daughter and the staff on the stand were so snotty and looked down at me, i didn't bother.
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Post by Guestless on Nov 11, 2010 23:21:40 GMT
I like my Dubarry's but don't find them warm unless I have the furry socks in them. I've recently bought a pair of Tuffa Suffolks for winter and they are great - lined with fleece |
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Post by penny on Nov 11, 2010 23:32:53 GMT
I wanted to buy some last Christmas, for my daughter and the staff on the stand were so snotty and looked down at me, i didn't bother. I quite agree with you. I went on there to buy mine and they just carried on drinking their champagne and looking down their noses. Ended up buying mine locally. |
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Post by bemused on Nov 12, 2010 6:58:03 GMT
I have Dubarrys and they look very smart - but the leather on one foot is starting to perish near the sole. Much prefer Ariats - they are far more comfortable if wearing all day they have a more cushioned sole. Thay are very good workhorses too - ideal for riding and leisure (it's the grassmere ones we have). The short lace up ones are also very good
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Post by charliewarlie on Nov 12, 2010 7:16:52 GMT
love my dubarrys got them last christmas so far theyve only seen the carpet in my local pub wouldnt dae go near the stables at the price they need to last me a lifetime
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Post by daizylindsay on Nov 12, 2010 8:16:39 GMT
I just bought the Dublin river boots and I love them, the fit is excellent and I'm sorry but at half the price of dubarrys i don't care if they are imitation! They are still leather and really comfy.
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Post by mayhem on Nov 12, 2010 9:33:09 GMT
love my dubarrys got them last christmas so far theyve only seen the carpet in my local pub wouldnt dae go near the stables at the price they need to last me a lifetime that really mad me laugh ;D |
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Post by bettyboop on Nov 12, 2010 9:38:30 GMT
I like my Dubarry's but don't find them warm unless I have the furry socks in them. I've recently bought a pair of Tuffa Suffolks for winter and they are great - lined with fleece I have a pair of Tuffa Suffolk boots and they are fab and really warm too. |
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Post by LucyHebditch on Nov 12, 2010 9:43:15 GMT
I wanted to buy some last Christmas, for my daughter and the staff on the stand were so snotty and looked down at me, i didn't bother. I quite agree with you. I went on there to buy mine and they just carried on drinking their champagne and looking down their noses. Ended up buying mine locally. Really? I found them absolutely lovely! Really helpful, said which they thought looked best and overall really chatty and friendly |
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Post by brt on Nov 12, 2010 11:46:14 GMT
I love mine but i rarely wear them as i don't want to wear them out!!
I use them on horsey outings and to sainsbury's but thats about it lol!!
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Post by catkin on Nov 12, 2010 18:28:12 GMT
These comments come based on experience owning and using Dubarrys as well as lots of input from friends and family.
We haven't found anything warmer and more comfortable BUT despite religiously following the care guidelines (which includes no mucking out) we don't know of any that have worn well when worn as a 'yard' boot. By this I don't mean mucking out, but just handling the horses, yes getting wet and occassionally mucky. And, we really have followed the care guidelines.
So, the conclusion is that they are not the equestrian all-rounder they are recommended as.
That said, if you don't mind swapping into wellies at the operative moment, we thoroughly recommend.
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Post by brt on Nov 12, 2010 18:41:31 GMT
They were never designed as equestrian boots, they were introduced as a yachting boot....
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Post by slj on Nov 12, 2010 18:51:52 GMT
Im on my 2nd pair of Dublin boots....my first pair lasted ages and ages but unfortunately the internal sock comes out when you try to get your feet out of them now (the are old)  which is a pain.....  My sister bought me a new pair for Christmas/Birthday last year and I have only had them on a few times as getting my feet in these ones is proving rather difficult....the lining is pulling down as I put my feet in  I am rather liking my Mountain horse boots atm.....the ones with elastic at the back...they are very comfy.......and always look smart especially now the leather is softening ;D and nice to ride in Love the look of the Harry hall ones and the Tuffa one look nice Not sure which will be my next purchase LOL , I have so many pairs of boots...... 3 Hawkins long leather riding boots, 2 pairs of wellies, 1 mountain horse protector, 1 Mountain horse (the long ones described above) 1x my old Dublin , 1x my new dublin boots... then myBearpaw sheepskin boots ( from USA) prrrrrrrrrrrrr  Then theres all 'normal' footwear dotted about the bedroom too ;D Anyone tried ''DOLLY BOOTS''? saw them at HOYS a few years back they're supposed to be good for every day round the yard! www.dollyboots.co.uk/ |
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Post by tabbyx on Nov 12, 2010 20:00:44 GMT
i found the people on the stand really nice aswell, i tried them on at badminton and the girl was really helpful, then ordered them on a friday in may and they arrived on the next tuesday. then went to get all the cleaning stuff etc. at three counties and the guy on the stand was really helpful,even had a chat with him about his chihuahua!
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Post by paulien on Nov 12, 2010 20:24:43 GMT
First pair of Dubarrys had for about 8 months and wore them for everything, then walked through some long grass one day and ended up with wet feet! So called Dubarry UK, they said to send them to them, I gave them a clean and sent them.....a brand new pair was sent back!
Again I wore them to death - then got different pair - Magellan and Mulloy ones (lovely) which after a few days sucked water up the soles, so again sent them to head office in Holland and got sent another pair! NO GORTEX boot is waterproof - only water resistant to a degree, I sold my dubarrys on ebay and got £160 for them! Which paid for my Le Chameau's (they are like slippers) got them from a place that I used to work at so got staff discount too!
I have in theory been lucky with my footware - Im not a serial returner but when Ive paid over £200 for a pair or boots I expect them to 'do what they say on the tin'.
I save my leather boots for best now, my advice would be to save your money, get a pair of some of the Dubarry copy types that are out for a fraction of the price. Or get a pair of wellies!
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Post by FF on Nov 12, 2010 20:43:48 GMT
I just bought the Dublin river boots and I love them, the fit is excellent and I'm sorry but at half the price of dubarrys i don't care if they are imitation! They are still leather and really comfy. I've got the dublin boots too. I'd say they were nicer tbh. I don't like the heel on the dubarry's or the price. I do everything in my dublins from mucking out to riding and everyday wearing. If I give them a clean I can wear them in 'general' public and look smart but most of the time there caked in mud and doing there job as equestrian boots. I couldn't pay over £200 for a pair of boots to wear at the yard and get dirty just so I look the part |
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Post by showingforfun on Nov 12, 2010 21:47:54 GMT
Love my Dubarry's-money well spent.
Feet have never got wet and it's like wearing your slippers.
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good!! i really really really want the galway ones in walnut for christmas.. pursuading mums is another story :L xxx
, in hindsight, really shouldn't have worn them for riding in. I still wore them though, till they were hanging off my feet !
which they are 
I don't mind buying them because I know they last. 
which is a pain..... 
