Most brands of wellington boots are made from PVC (a toxic plastic) or a blend of rubber and plastic. These brands of wellington boots are all made from fairly-trade certified natural rubber, a biodegradable material that does not harm the planet, and also makes for more comfortable wellies.
Once bought, store wet wellies away from radiators, and stuff with used newspaper while they dry, to keep their shape. They should last you a very long time. Then when they do finally wear out, they will safely biodegrade away, causing no harm to the earth.
Evercreatures is a wonderful brand of natural rubber wellies, as opposed to most brands that are made with PVC plastic. These fun wellies are tested to thousands of steps to ensure they are comfy for long walks in rainy or muddy weather.
In a wide range of fun colours and designs, there are wellies for tall or short people, ankle wellies and full-length and wellies for children. Note a few of the wellies are not 100% rubber, but most are so surf the site to find your favourites! And if you think natural rubber wellies are more expensive, they are. But they won’t fall apart after a season, the site also has a clearance section.
This company has been around for 15 years and offers wellies for walking dogs, gardening or mucking out the stables or farm sanctuary. The company combines knowledge with funky design to offer some of the best wellies in the world. Rubber is sustainably sourced and sold in eco packaging, with workers at their factory in China having good pay and working conditions.
In designs for men, women and children – choose from ankle boots to full-length boots, whether you enjoy walking in the hills in winter, or work on a farm. Good wellies should be good for a few hours of walking, and should last you years.
other good brands of rubber wellington boots
Merry People also makes rubber boots with neoprene lining. Mostly in ankle boot styles, the Tully nods to 90s nostalgia, with a chunky heel and extended wraparound neoprene cuff.
Lakeland Footwear offers eco-friendly rubber wellies, from one of the rainiest places in England. Fully waterproof and made ethically in Sri Lanka, find all kinds of colours and styles.
Gumleaf (Warwickshire) is a quality brand of natural rubber wellies. These are handmade in a factory that has made rubber boots since 1937 and are lined with either cotton or comfortable neoprene (wetsuit material).
colourful natural rubber wellies for children
Frugi wellies offer serious splashing fun, made from natural rubber, so no toxic PVC. This quality brand offers flexible and super-comfy wellington boots in a few styles. Also in a tiger design., these wellies have soft cotton lining with a branded badge on the side. Store in a cool dry place, clean with fresh water and air-dry (keep away from direct heat like radiators, sun and freezing conditions).
If buying matching Puddlebuster outerwear, these are made from recycled polyester so wipe clean or launder in a microplastic catcher, to stop fibres escaping the machine, into the sea.
