Heat preservation: Microscopic closed cell EVA provides excellent heat insulation, anti-cold, non-frosting and insulation capabilities down to -30°C. You can put your money on them lasting a fair while too! With the outsole featuring an aggressive tread that is bound to last a long time. Although at first glance they don’t look like a 100% waterpoof boot, but don’t be fooled! These Alcor boots feature a waterproof hydroguard membrane, so you can be sure that these will keep your feet dry throughout the winter months. By some miracle though, your feet still breathe in the summer, so they don’t get too hot! Bloody brilliant! So, what Navitas have done is to use materials and insulation that virtually cuts out heat loss in cold weather. Result = warmer feet in the winter.

Super-lightweight!: Anti-fatigue; long lasting comfort for work or leisure. Average weight is less than 350g each. Compare this to the usual 1,250g wellie boot!

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SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT – Understatement of the year they are on average 70% lighter than a normal welly boot! That’s ridiculously light! It makes walking round the lakes and up and down the rivers an absolute doddle, no more tired feet or legs. Massive bonus for those that have to walk through mud and puddles or even long grass. Fortis have been making waves in the carp fishing clothing game for a couple of years now. Therefore it was no surprise to see them venture into the world of carp fishing footwear in 2021. That’s why the Vass boots have become so popular as an all round fishing boot. However, most of the other designs on the market have opted for laces, so it’s worth considering something a little easier to slip on for when the alarms scream off. If you’re an up and at em’ carper who’s always traipsing around the lake in search of fish, then weight will be a big consideration for you.

Nothing ruins a fishing trip quite like being wet and cold, especially when it’s your feet! Of course, you might have your bivvy to shelter under but we all know you will dart out in the rain if those alarms go off and there’s a chance you might land a catch! Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee the weather, especially in the UK, but we can help you stay fresh and dry on your trip, whether you’re away for a week or just the afternoon with our selection of fishing shoes and boots! Except that isn’t true, they are better, way better and the best bit is…… actually I’ll save that for the end. Super-lightweight!: Anti-fatigue; long lasting comfort for work or leisure. Average weight is less than 350g each. Compare this to the usual 1,250g welly boot.

Fishing Boots & Wellingtons

As you can see from the photos, you have a fair bit of height in the Skee-Tex boots, so you’ve got plenty of ankle support and warmth to keep you as comfortable as possible. They are a little more cumbersome to get on vs’ the Vass boots, so don’t expect to be dashing out of your sleeping bag and putting these on before bending into a fish. (keep your crocs for that 😉) We’ve had a look at the boots themselves in depth, so let’s discuss what you should look for in your carp fishing footwear. Warmth