If you’re in the market for new boots for shooting this season then cast your eye down this list. We’ve picked out boots in various price ranges, from £125 to £329. Buy the best that your budget will stretch to and do the cost-per-wear analysis. If you’re going to wear…
Shooting footwear
12 of the best wellies for the field
A sturdy pair of rubber boots which keep the water out are an essential part of an outdoor wardrobe. We looked into the subject and found some pairs which will last the course. You might find cheaper but these have decent soles, are properly made, many are adjustable and they…
12 of the best socks for shooting, beating and picking-up
Best socks for shooting – some tips Whilst all the socks below are washable, make sure you look at the washing instructions carefully. If you wash and dry them too hot, they could well end up shrunken, tight and unwearable. When you’re buying socks, look for those which have a…
Why Aigle wellies are in step with fieldsports lovers
Aigle wellies may not be quite as mainstream as some other well-known brands but once you’re a fan, you’re a fan. I’ve had a pair for around five years that have faithfully followed me up hill, down dale, through mud and river and they’re still as waterproof and comfortable as…
Bargain shooting kit you’ll want to snap up
Dubarry Leitrim women’s leather boots £149 WAS £279 Stylish and practical, these 3/4 height boots are made from Dubarry’s water resistant DryFast-DrySoft™ leathers, breathable and lined with GORE-TEX®. Dubarry Verney Carron Beauceron Vest £19.95 WAS £44.95 100% Cotton Hunting Vest from Verney Carron, France’s Premium Shooting Brand. Excellent quality and value…
The best shooting kit
Lucy King picks the best shooting kit to suit all budgets including shooting coats, shooting breeks, shooting shirts and fleece gilets
How to look after your shooting kit once the season is over
Cleaning your kit at the end of the game season isn't much fun, but to protect your gear it's a vital task
Hunter has re-engineered its wellies for shooters, keepers and stalkers
Ten years ago, supermodel Kate Moss might have turned heads when she attended the Glastonbury Festival wearing a skimpy pair of shorts matched with a pair of green Hunter boots, but, as time would show, she also helped turn the company’s focus in a different direction. For in wearing those rubber boots…