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fitflop Wonderwelly short rubber boots review

Pabio November 9, 2024

It’s that time of year when shoes become a tricky decision. It’s almost always wet, and so begins the daily dilemma of whether or not to risk your “nice” shoes.

With three kids and a dog in my house, convenience and comfort are my priority when it comes to hanging out with them. And a pair of best rubber boots are my favorite shoes for all of the above.

I have long favored classic length rubber boots, but I have recently found them a little restrictive in their movements, which is certainly not the most comfortable, and far from ideal for keeping up with a young family. After some research, I came across Fitflop Short Style Wonderwelly Wellington Bootand the style, fit and comfort are the best I have ever experienced with this style of shoe.

Wonderwelly Short Wellington Boots

fitflop Wonderwelly: Design

Fitflop’s Wonderwelly boots have such a thoughtful design that it took wearing them to realize how my old pair fell short in some areas.

The boot shaft on this particular style is mid-calf and is nice and wide, meaning you don’t need to lift your leg too high if you’re standing to put them on, nor do you have to spend a lot of time to pull them into a sitting position. – even with thick socks. the wide style allows you to easily put them on when you’re standing.

The width of the boot’s shaft is also a subtle but brilliant design element: it opens up many options for what to wear with it. Where I would generally avoid thick jogging bottoms or waterproof pants because they simply don’t fit into my old wellies, that’s not a problem here. This gap also saved my life during the warmer months, when I needed waterproof shoes that let in some air. These are truly all-season shoes.

The length of the shaft is also a big selling point for me. As someone with wide calves, I often feel restricted by longer rubber boots, which offer so much freedom and comfort. They also make it much easier to go under pants. I have worn them several times with wide jeans without problem.

The shorter style also makes them much easier to store, which sounds simple, but is surprising after spending years trying to find a large enough space to put them at home.

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The shorter length of Fitflop’s Wonderwelly boots makes them much easier to store

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fitflop Wonderwelly: Comfort and cleaning

Fitflops’ Wonderwelly Boots may seem unassuming, but the shoe brand clearly spent a huge amount of time designing these shoes to ensure maximum comfort and protection from the elements.

The non-slip rubber boot slips on very easily, then the hidden design and technology takes care of your feet all day long. The insole is contoured to fit the natural alignment of your foot, the heel is filled with shock-absorbing honeycomb cushioning, the outsole is designed for flexibility and “stepping stone” ridges at the front help give spring to your step.

All of the above combined makes for an incredibly comfortable fit. You can immediately feel how sturdy these boots are under your feet, but they’re also incredibly flexible and the cushioning really adds bounce to my step.

Although I wouldn’t actively choose them over best walking shoes for a long hike, I ended up staying there much longer than expected and didn’t feel any discomfort once. With sturdy, rubber shoes like these, I was prepared with blister bandages at first, but to my great and pleasant surprise, I didn’t need to use them.

Being black, the Wonderwelly boots hide a multitude of sins, but I found the smooth finish and deep sole grips very easy to spray on after use. I’ve been wearing them for six months now, at least three times a week and they show very few signs of wear.

fitflop rubber boots

The fitflop Wonderwelly boots are versatile and very sturdy, with plenty of room to easily tuck in thick pants.

(Image credit: fitflop)

fitflop Wonderwelly: Verdict

Wearing Fitflop’s Wonderwellys has given me a new appreciation for these classic outdoor shoes and the engineering that goes into them. A pair of boots that almost everyone owns and wears regularly, especially this time of year, to find a pair that not only provides all-day comfort, but makes my life easier under all other aspects: cleaning, storage, what to wear with them. etc – is a game changer. And while these boots are an investment, they are less expensive than many other brands on the market that don’t offer the same level of comfort and consideration.

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