Start-Rite Mudbuster Wellies Review
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Reviewed by Melody
As a family with young children, there’s nothing we like more than going for a walk to get out in nature and enjoy some fresh air. More often than not we end up at the woods where we inevitably encounter mud and puddles, usually in copious amounts as my children seem to be attracted to dirt like magnets! This means that, we have tried out many pairs of wellies over the years. When I was asked to review a pair of Start Rite wellies, I felt well qualified to give them a good test.
We have had Start-rite shoes in the past which have always been good quality but have never tried their wellies. In my mind Start-Rite is synonymous with good quality products so I had high expectations.
I was asked to choose which pair of wellies I would like to receive. Having checked out the options on the website we decided on the Mudbuster wellies in Navy Blue. I was at first confused by the sizing as Start-rite have their own sizing system, however we opted for an E35 which is roughly equivalent to a UK 2.5.
Once I had ordered the wellies, they arrived within a few days via courier ready to be put through their paces by my 9-year-old son. I was surprised that they arrived in a plastic bag, rather than a box, but then a box would only have ended up in the recycling anyway so it didn’t make much difference.
My first impression was that the Mudbuster wellies were good quality, they felt very sturdy and my son got them on easily and said they were very comfortable. Often my son struggles to get wellies on and off, due to having wide feet, so this was very positive. One of the reasons for choosing the Mudbuster was that they are fleece-lined so would keep my son’s feet nice and warm as often they get cold when wearing wellies. The boots also have an elasticated cuff around the top which means that they fit nice and snugly around my son’s legs and will help to keep out any water that might splash up (which happens quite often) and stop him getting wet feet. The wellies are fairly heavy whilst being light enough not to inhibit my son from running around. The colour looks very smart, with the main boot being navy and the soles being grey. There is also a reflective detail on the back of the heels which is a good safety feature.
My son found the wellies very comfortable and he was very impressed that the wellies were so waterproof they seemed to actually repel the water which he was very keen to demonstrate by dipping them in a puddle repeatedly and watching the water run off!
I have been very impressed by the wellies, they are high quality, as you would expect from Start-rite, and very functional. I expect that they will be durable and last a long time (or at least until my son grows out of them). I will definitely be looking at purchasing another pair of wellies from Start-rite in the future. The Mudbusters go up to a Size 5 so are ideal for older children. There are also a range of different wellies starting at toddler size for both boys and girls so definitely a pair for everyone.
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £32
This product can be purchased from Start Rite here https://www.startriteshoes.com/products/mud-buster-navy-blue-waterproof-wellies