The best fishing wellies

Shorter than a standard wellie to give increased comfort on the bank, while keeping your feet warm and dry, the Drifish Boot has a reinforced sole with moulded all-terrain tread. The neoprene upper offers unrestricted movement and more comfort than ordinary dry rubber boots, helping you get around on the bank much easier. These boots are very light too, so you never feel as though they are weighing you down.

The Drifish boot is ideal for match fishing, where sitting on a seatbox can often compress a standard Wellington boot, making them slightly uncomfortable. They are good for carp fishing too, when you need to slip into your wellies easily during the night, if you can excuse the non-carp black and blue colour that is!

Suitable for year-round use thanks to their removable thermal liner, these super lightweight and sturdy EVA rubber wellies weigh just 350g each. Microscopic, closed cell layering gives the Navitas Light Insulated Wellies excellent insulation, effective down to -30c, and they float in water. A useful rear kick off plate helps when getting them off after a long day on the bank.

These wellies are super light and thanks to their removable thermal liner they are suitable for year round use, so you can make the most out of your purchase. Thanks to their lightweight design, you'll never get fatigued, ideal if you have to do a lot of walking in the summer to find the fish. These wellies are perfect if you're unsure how far you'll be walking or what terrain you'll come across.

The Fox Rage Neoprene Booths are a generous 5mm thick, fully waterproof calf-height neoprene wellie, designed to give excellent protection and freedom of movement to the mobile angler. Features a solid kick block on the heel for easy removal and a high-grip sole design for negotiating precarious and slippery banks.

Finished in a lovely camo neoprene, they will appeal to even the most discerning anglers out there and despite their thick constriction the wellies aren't overly heavy, so you won't feel weighed down wearing them all day. They are great for fishing on rivers too, they will keep you warm and are very comfortable to walk in.

The Vass R Boot is an extra-comfortable three-quarter height, fur-lined wellie with double reinforced upper covering the ankle, shin and toe area. A deep heel kick makes them easier to take off, and wide calf and foot fitting gives space for any extra thick socks needed during winter.

A chunky sole gives excellent grip, whilst preventing premature wear and there’s also a studded version for use in extreme angling conditions. These boots are built for durability and poor conditions, so if you're likely to be fishing a lot and in poor weather, these wellies are well worth a look. They wont let you down and will be ready to go when you are.

These new all-season, neoprene-lined rubber boots are ideal for shallow water and walking on all terrains. The Daiwa Neoprene Boots feature an adjustable strap and waterproof gusset, a deep cleated sole and heel, and a handy heel release grip to make removing them easier. A Daiwa D-Vec Boot Bag (£29.99) can be purchased separately for convenient storage and transportation.

A very stylish boot that is perfect for a range of angling disciplines, without looking out of place in any of them. They are really comfortable to wear, not particularly heavy either, so if you do a lot of walking in your angling, these are well worth a look.

These floating Sundridge Hot Foot Boots are 60 per cent lighter than conventional boots, thanks to the expanded foam closed cell technology, which also provides excellent insulation and protection down to -40c. They won’t sink even when full of water – very handy should you fall in! Non-slip tread gives excellent grip, while the removable thick pile liner is also washable.

These world-renowned Skee-Tex Tuff Ultralight boots are famed for their excellent protection against cold and wet. The removable, washable lining has a stiffened sole to help keep it in place, while the insulated upper keeps you warm. Closed-cell foam in the EVA provides an insulating barrier and increased cushioning underfoot. A heel kick block helps when removing these rot-resistant boots.

These are the lightweight version of the original "Moon Boots" and they will keep your feet incredibly warm and comfortable when on the bank, whilst offering great ankle support thanks to their solid construction.

The Matrix Thermal EVA Boots are a good looking and comfortable wellington boot. The insulating foil lining means the boots offer really fantastic thermal insulation, so you can be sure even when its cold, you'll have toasty feet. The foil linings are removable, perfect if you're an angler that likes to wear wellies in the warmer months too. The boots are very lightweight, great for manoeuvring the bank in and the thick sole offers protection from underfoot swell as well as increased durability, so they should last a while too.

The Hunter Original Tall Adjustable Boots need no introduction, renowned for their quality and used by people for all sorts of hobbies, they are exceptionally good for angling too. Thanks to their relaxed fit, they are really comfortable to walk in, making them especially useful for river anglers who often have to walk a lot to find feeding fish. Their slightly longer length prevents you getting wet if it's particularly sloppy or you have to wade in shallow water to get to certain swims.

Handcrafted and made from vulcanised rubber, the wellies also feature an adjustable strap to allow perfect fitting, even if you have wider calves.

If you want the best comfort and warmth on the bank, you will be hard pressed to find a better set of wellies than the Muck Boot Arctic Sport Tall Boots. The boots themselves are fully lined with 5mm neoprene to offer a snug fit, that is both comfortable and extremely warm, as well as being 100% waterproof. Whilst not strictly fishing wellies they provide everything you need and more for a session on the bank.

The top of the boot has a tight binding strap that helps prevent heat loss, with additional foam insulation in the sole to stop heat loss from below, you will be very grateful for these features on those bitterly cold days. The sole is made from a lightweight EVA material to reduce the weight of the welly, whilst providing superb grip thanks to the chunky outsole, with extra protection around the ankle area to prevent you damaging yourself when walking on uneven terrain.

Fashionable, hard-wearing, waterproof wellington boots, capable of coping with temperatures down to -20c. The Aigle Parcours 2 Iso Wellington Boots are popular with participants of all outdoor pursuits.

Made with a natural rubber, the boots are quick to slip on and off, and feature a strong grip with and insulated heat-retaining neoprene foam inner lining. They look incredible and perform just as you would expect for the price. You will find most gamekeepers and fishery managers own a set of these.

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The Le Chameau Vierzonord Neoprene Lined Boot have an unrivalled classy appearance, which will help you look the business on and off the bank. Used in many other hobbies, including shooting, these boots come in sizes 6-14 (UK) and in three different colours, but the Iconic Green with the blue lining is by far our favourite.

100% waterproof and featuring Le Chameau's flexible Chamolux rubber with a 3mm neoprene lining, they are so comfortable to wear, you will at times forget you even have them on. Great for a mobile angler.