I was reading through the dress regs for mess dress. (being the proud owner of a new mess kit and making sure I know how it is worn. I saw that you can have wellington boots with your mess kit... Does anybody know any more details where I can purchase a pair? In halifax at the moment, in Esq in the new year...
Wellington boots for mess dress
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Contact Boulet boots. The one you want is found here:
http://www.bouletboots.com/pdf_en/institutional.pdf
No. 8280, Congress boot
Same ones we wear with Mess kit and Patrols. The RCMP also use the same boot from what I understand. Very good quality and very comfortable. I think mine were about $125.00.
http://www.bouletboots.com/pdf_en/institutional.pdf
No. 8280, Congress boot
Same ones we wear with Mess kit and Patrols. The RCMP also use the same boot from what I understand. Very good quality and very comfortable. I think mine were about $125.00.
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Wellington, and Boot.
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You can go with the Boulet version, they do a decent half-Wellington.
However, if you want the real thing, quality workmanship, full length Wellingtons, go to Shipton & Heneage in the UK. The link is to the US site, there is also a UK site if you google it. They'll run $250+ depending on exchange but you get what you pay for. No regrets having got mine a couple years ago after 10+ years in Boulet half-Wellies.
However, if you want the real thing, quality workmanship, full length Wellingtons, go to Shipton & Heneage in the UK. The link is to the US site, there is also a UK site if you google it. They'll run $250+ depending on exchange but you get what you pay for. No regrets having got mine a couple years ago after 10+ years in Boulet half-Wellies.
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Alternatively, go check your nearest Dacks shoe store - they are a national chain.
I haven't worn Wellingtons (properly quarter Wellingtons) for years and years, but I was in a Dacks store just recently and noticed a pair on display. I didn't check either price or boot-maker (Dacks also carries Church shoes - a first class UK brand) nor did I look to see if they were boxed for spurs, but this is a navy thread so that ought not to be an issue.
I haven't worn Wellingtons (properly quarter Wellingtons) for years and years, but I was in a Dacks store just recently and noticed a pair on display. I didn't check either price or boot-maker (Dacks also carries Church shoes - a first class UK brand) nor did I look to see if they were boxed for spurs, but this is a navy thread so that ought not to be an issue.
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I was able to buy the 'boxes' and spurs through the Armour School Kit Shop and have a cobbler in one of the malls in Kingston install them on my 'Boulets'.
I rather doubt you'll find boots already fitted with boxes at any retail outlet in Canada. Another option is 'real' spurs that you can find in some kitshops.
(Wait a minute........This is the Navy Forum..........Navy don't wear spurs.......Sorry! :-[ )
I rather doubt you'll find boots already fitted with boxes at any retail outlet in Canada. Another option is 'real' spurs that you can find in some kitshops.
(Wait a minute........This is the Navy Forum..........Navy don't wear spurs.......Sorry! :-[ )
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Be advised, a true pair of Dacks will cost about the same as your mess kit 
You have a life long pair of shoes however.
You have a life long pair of shoes however.
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Cayuga said:
I have a pair a shoemaker in Hong Kong made for me in 1979, they're in almost new condition because they have rarely been worn. What size do you need?
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I got my wellies in Spain in 1986. Nothing beats a well built pair of boots.
Navy spurs?? For wheeling young offrs around the deck?
TM
DYCO forever.... :blotto:
Navy spurs?? For wheeling young offrs around the deck?
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DYCO forever.... :blotto:
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you can also get a pair of 10 inch wellies from Alberta Boot for about 260/270 or so
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Go with Shipton and Henaege. Fantastic boot, and the real McCoy. Most people cll Congress boots or Chelsea boots Wellingtons. Might as well go with what the Duke had in mind.
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No boxes needed.....but not sure if I would go for these....see below:
http://www.messdress.com/ishop/820/shopscr1244.html
Worth a look also....
http://www.messkitonline.co.uk/acatalog/NCO_Mess_Accessory_Packs.html
I have a pair of quarter wellingtons (almost brand new) and a pair of Chelsea's (older than I). But If I was starting over George Boots have my vote....They can be had for 50 pounds here + boxes.
If you buy overseas (UK), make sure they do not charge you VAT.
http://www.messdress.com/ishop/820/shopscr1244.html
Worth a look also....
http://www.messkitonline.co.uk/acatalog/NCO_Mess_Accessory_Packs.html
I have a pair of quarter wellingtons (almost brand new) and a pair of Chelsea's (older than I). But If I was starting over George Boots have my vote....They can be had for 50 pounds here + boxes.
If you buy overseas (UK), make sure they do not charge you VAT.
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