Nora Dolomite Wellies

[Moors Lad]

For my sins I`ve worn these for several decades on my stock farm - good grip on greasy surfaces, a good thick sole that doesn`t highlight every little pebble, etc., and they are comfortable too. However the last two pairs I`ve bought have come out of the box creased and bent and just will not "stand up" - this makes them very difficult to put on. I`m wondering if they are made thinner now - has anyone else noticed this problem in the last year or two?
Any suggestions for a different make at a reasonable price with a decent sole and some proper treads too?

 

[neilo]

For my sins I`ve worn these for several decades on my stock farm - good grip on greasy surfaces, a good thick sole that doesn`t highlight every little pebble, etc., and they are comfortable too. However the last two pairs I`ve bought have come out of the box creased and bent and just will not "stand up" - this makes them very difficult to put on. I`m wondering if they are made thinner now - has anyone else noticed this problem in the last year or two?
Any suggestions for a different make at a reasonable price with a decent sole and some proper treads too?

An old salesman I knew once described that as a good feature, in that they never got rain in them when you took them off.?

I called in at Kiwikit for a new pair of leggings when I was passing ten days ago, and picked up pair of ‘Techno’ wellies too. They are quite thin/light but have good soles on them. I’m finding them extremely comfortable, without being heavy, and not a Daft price either:

PU Techno Troya Wellingtons • Datamars Livestock

Datamars Livestock: Leading supplier of high-quality livestock equipment, animal identification tags, and solutions for real animal data tracking. Competitive prices, excellent service, and fast UK delivery.

www.kiwikit.co.uk

 

[ajcc]

I too was a loyal Nora wearer for decades but they invariably went porous on top of right boot (had half a dozen left boots in garage waiting for a partner for years?)
Now I have short Aigle kiwi style 90% of time, also some steel toed Dunlop purofort for more than a foot of mud and winter work in tight amongst big footed cattle. The short Aigles I found half price and a size 11(I’m a 10) but they were half priced in mvf that pair that day!

 

[jondear]

Bekina steplite have good tread special offer at Mvf atm.Trying them again after last pair split above heal .Did refund them at 3 months.Dunlop puroforts are not what they used to be.

 

[Farmer Roy]

I hate wearing them & know nothing about gum boots ( wellies ), but these are made buy a local Gunnedah podiatrist - seems to be doing well with them in the mining industry

Waterproof, Industrial Safety Boots That Fit - Crawford Boots

Safety Boots Built for Miners, Built on 25 YEARS of experience working with Australia's underground miners feet.

www.crawfordboots.com.au

 

[Northdowns Martin]

For my sins I`ve worn these for several decades on my stock farm - good grip on greasy surfaces, a good thick sole that doesn`t highlight every little pebble, etc., and they are comfortable too. However the last two pairs I`ve bought have come out of the box creased and bent and just will not "stand up" - this makes them very difficult to put on. I`m wondering if they are made thinner now - has anyone else noticed this problem in the last year or two?
Any suggestions for a different make at a reasonable price with a decent sole and some proper treads too?

I had exact same experience, one folded wellington which would not stand up. However they are now over 10 years old. Still use them but only for jobs that require a level of protection that my expensive Le Chameau wouldn't want to be put through

 

[vantage]

However they are now over 10 years old.

10 years ! Outstanding! I’m pretty sure you’re not a dairy farmer! We had two pairs of the boots @neilo refers to from KiwiKit. Mine are ok , but son’s pair have now got a detached heel after light wear. Puroforts I had on some leggings rotted through on the leg. Trying some Bekinas now which are VERY comfortable,good sole, time will tell if they last!

 

[vantage]

Have a pair of Noras as a back up, try to avoid wearing them at all costs , do not find them comfortable at all, cannot believe I wore them for years pre the wellies with insoles.
Yes, they do flop over as well.

 

[Pembs]

Thought it was just me who had the bent Noras problem, the last two pairs I have had done the same. My wife put a pair of boot trees in them every night for a while and they seem to have straightened them out.

 

[Mr Mackay]

I reckon that they make the stuff more supple than it was ,so no stiffness in the top part ?? So one flops over if both dont - grr
Noras were always my favorite ,but now ,having arthritis in my feet ,I need a really comfortable sole which isnt too warm either . Tried Aigle , Bekinas good ,but a bit baggy for my liking , so wear Puraforts at the mo , but easily holed !!
Have a pair of Skellerup thermal wellies for winter !!
I am the Emelda Markos of the welly word so my family think

 

[Stuart_NI]

I am currently wearing the new Nora NoraMax wellies, IMO their the best wellies I've ever wore, previously I've wore bekina steplite and Dunlop purofort.

 

[Katarina]

Bekina steplite have good tread special offer at Mvf atm.Trying them again after last pair split above heal .Did refund them at 3 months.Dunlop puroforts are not what they used to be.

I had 2 pairs of Bekina steplite that only lasted 5 months.one pair lasted 2 months and the other 3. They were comfy with good grip but I'd never recommended anyone buying them as they don't last .

 

[myler]

I am currently wearing the new Nora NoraMax wellies, IMO their the best wellies I've ever wore, previously I've wore bekina steplite and Dunlop purofort.

Two pairs of noramax in 4 months. Both split on left boot at same place at big toe joint. Where comfortable but not worth it if they don't last