Five of the best wellies

1. FitFlop WonderWelly

Made of lightweight rubber, and designed for women, these claim to be the world’s most comfortable wellies thanks to their honeycomb cushioning. Easy to get on and off, they come in six colours.

£90; fitflop.com

2. Fieldmoore Tall Welly

These tall 100% rubber wellington boots for men have a soft neoprene lining for warmth and comfort, and an expanding gusset with a buckle to fit wider calves.

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from £56; joules.com

3. Sherpa Lined Regency Wellington

Glamorous yet practical, these women’s boots have a deep lugged sole for grip. The thermal lining is warm, but makes them hard to pull on and off.

£150; hollandcooper.com

4. Unisex Muckmaster Short Boots

Made as a working boot with a solid toe-cap, these have a tapered sole which stops mud getting stuck and gives extra grip. The 5mm stretch-fit neoprene lining keeps feet warm and dry.

£135; muckbootcompany.co.uk

5. Hunter Balmoral Adjustable Wellington Boots

These Hunters have a super-sturdy sole giving great grip and traction, and are lined with 3mm neoprene. These are in women’s sizes, but Hunter makes a similar boot for men.

£185; hunterboots.com