Wellies for Plus Size Women
Wellies Boot Review
You cannot live in rural Ireland without owning a pair of Wellies. There is mud and muck everywhere, no matter what season it is. And yet, Iย have managed to go for ten years without owning a pair.
Being Plus Size with Wide Calves
The issue is Iย am a plus-sized gal with wide calves andย feet that doย not always measure to size. I also have really fussy feet. They can swell which makes wearing some shoes uncomfortable. The bones in my feet are deformed from wearing high heels in my twenties. The tops of certain shoes can turn painful quickly.
A Necessity for Dog Owners
It was a black lab puppy that forced me to go online, research, and purchase my first pair of wellies.
Variety and Fun
I ended up at Jileon, the wide calf Wellie people. Their Wellies are available in different and fun colors, unlike the blues and greens you would get down at the co-op. However, it was their ankle wellie that turned my head. Ankle wellies! Who knew?
On a Tuesday in October, I ordered the blue stripe ankle wellie in a size 8UK (I wear a US 9-9 ยฝ wide depending on the shoe) and crossed my fingers. I paid ยฃ24.99 plus shipping. They were expected to arrive by courier the following Friday.
Comfort, Fit, and Mud
They arrived on Friday as expected and I love them! First of all, they fit perfect with the slack of a Wellie but with strong ankle support. The Wellies are easy to slip on and off, there is no struggling to get them on, and if needed, there is a little loop on the back to pull the Wellies on and off.
The soles have a thick cleat that provides a great grip. There isn’t anything I do not like about them.
Reasonable Shipping
Jileon provides free delivery for all domestic addresses in the UK. For Ireland and the rest of the EU, shipping starts at ยฃ9.99. US customers can order at www.jileonrainboots.com but orders are handled and shipped through Amazon.
Worth the Money
Overall, these Wellies are well worth the money for my fussy feet. Very comfortable. I have gone out every day with my dog and traipsed happily through mud and muck, because that is what a proper pair of Wellies are for.
At this point, they are now covered in a thick coat of mud, but they are as good as the day I took them out of the bag.
Michele Brouder is the author of Claire Daly: Reluctant Soul Saver and A Whyte Christmas. She also is a contributor to the Book-in-a-Week blog. Originally from western New York, she now lives in the west of Ireland with her husband and boys and a dog named Rover.