Parcours Aigle 2 opinions?
Discussion
Thinking of getting a pair for winter walks when muddy.
£120 price.
Anyone got a pair? Are they easy to get on and off? I’d ideally swap them for shoes when I get back to car after a walk. I have fairly sturdy calf’s so wondering if they’ll work.
Are they a fairly solid sole I.e. not ‘bendy’ like normal wellies?
Did you buy larger than your normal shoe size? I’m 10.5 generally so 11s might do me.
Any other options?
Thanks all.
£120 price.
Anyone got a pair? Are they easy to get on and off? I’d ideally swap them for shoes when I get back to car after a walk. I have fairly sturdy calf’s so wondering if they’ll work.
Are they a fairly solid sole I.e. not ‘bendy’ like normal wellies?
Did you buy larger than your normal shoe size? I’m 10.5 generally so 11s might do me.
Any other options?
Thanks all.
I have a pair of Parcours Aigles, once on they are the comfiest wellies I've ever worn. Problem is getting them on if you don't have thin legs as the opening is a bit tight for me. Also because the rubber is thin and floppy there's nothing for your foot to force itself against when pushing it in. I struggle to get jeans/trousers inside the welly once on. But once on they are bliss.
I wouldn't wear them if I was doing any heavy work like digging etc as the spade would probably go straight through them, but for walking in the wet they feel great. Try a pair on before buying, or buy online on sale/return.
I wouldn't wear them if I was doing any heavy work like digging etc as the spade would probably go straight through them, but for walking in the wet they feel great. Try a pair on before buying, or buy online on sale/return.
I've had a pair for about a year, the Vario (non-insulated) ones, wear them for shooting etc in the winter and general mud and muck.
They've been superb. I've only ever had cheapy wellies in the past and these were much better.
Very comfortable sole, I'd say it's fairly rigid / boot-like as it's part of their main design, but they're very comfortable, I've worn for 6+ hours with no discomfort.
Sizing's weird. I'm a UK 11, these are French, so EU sizing. They come in 45 (UK ~10.5) and 46 (Uk ~11.5) - I went for the 46, assuming I'd need the extra room for thick socks for example, but they were far too long in the toe, so I exchanged for 45's and they fit perfectly, so I'd say try them if you can.
Insulated vs non-insulated I guess is the main choice, personal preference I guess or use-dependant... My view was that for my usage, if it's that cold, it's probably also drier, so I'll opt for insulated boots. Most of the time it's cold or mild, but very wet and muddy, hence wellies.
Getting them on and off, I've had no issues. I always remembered the hassle of getting wellies off as a kid, but these are piece of pie, I just keep a plastic remover thing in the car to help and they're off with no hassle.
Overall definitely recommend them.
Main alternative I suppose would be Le Chameau - I think they're slightly pricier, but depends what specific version you're buying. I'd take either honestly, I just preferred the 'bottle green' Aigle colour.
They've been superb. I've only ever had cheapy wellies in the past and these were much better.
Very comfortable sole, I'd say it's fairly rigid / boot-like as it's part of their main design, but they're very comfortable, I've worn for 6+ hours with no discomfort.
Sizing's weird. I'm a UK 11, these are French, so EU sizing. They come in 45 (UK ~10.5) and 46 (Uk ~11.5) - I went for the 46, assuming I'd need the extra room for thick socks for example, but they were far too long in the toe, so I exchanged for 45's and they fit perfectly, so I'd say try them if you can.
Insulated vs non-insulated I guess is the main choice, personal preference I guess or use-dependant... My view was that for my usage, if it's that cold, it's probably also drier, so I'll opt for insulated boots. Most of the time it's cold or mild, but very wet and muddy, hence wellies.
Getting them on and off, I've had no issues. I always remembered the hassle of getting wellies off as a kid, but these are piece of pie, I just keep a plastic remover thing in the car to help and they're off with no hassle.
Overall definitely recommend them.
Main alternative I suppose would be Le Chameau - I think they're slightly pricier, but depends what specific version you're buying. I'd take either honestly, I just preferred the 'bottle green' Aigle colour.
Edited by smithyithy on Sunday 6th October 19:45
My opinion having had both,
The ones with the red neoprene lining are bloody brilliant. All day comfy. Obviously like most wellies a bit hot & sweaty in summer. Might want a boot jack to help get them off.
The thinner uninsulated ones with sandy coloured lining are ok but I wouldn’t buy again. A bit thin and floppy and not warm in winter.
Neither stand up to cow/sheep muck very well in the longer term.
The ones with the red neoprene lining are bloody brilliant. All day comfy. Obviously like most wellies a bit hot & sweaty in summer. Might want a boot jack to help get them off.
The thinner uninsulated ones with sandy coloured lining are ok but I wouldn’t buy again. A bit thin and floppy and not warm in winter.
Neither stand up to cow/sheep muck very well in the longer term.
I’ve had a pair of the insulated ones for 25 years, still like new and keep your feet very warm in winter but…they are an absolute b
d to get them off and I no longer wear them now.
I once made the big mistake of putting them on without any socks when I was in a hurry to dash outside for 30 seconds…nigh on ended up having to be cut out of the bloody things!
d to get them off and I no longer wear them now.I once made the big mistake of putting them on without any socks when I was in a hurry to dash outside for 30 seconds…nigh on ended up having to be cut out of the bloody things!
Aigle are great quality. I'm on my first new pair since 2000, the old ones didn't wear out, my feet just grew, so they went to the charity shop. Shove a cheap boot jack in the car, makes getting them off much easier.
The new boots are better for walking as Aigle has developed the sole in the intervening years.
The new boots are better for walking as Aigle has developed the sole in the intervening years.
I have a pair and wear them most days (dog walking). Brilliant boot. I also had the Carville ankle boot but those were terrible. They fell apart within a couple a months. Griggs were brilliant and issued a full refund no problem. Got a pair of Barbour Nimbus as replacements and these are even comfier.
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