The
Crème de la crème of wellingtons: Le Chameau
From
royalty, to farmers, to sailors, people are wearing Le Chameau boots. After
seeing the elegant Kate Middleton wearing a pair of Vierzonord
le Chameau wellies I thought ‘I have to try a pair’. Secretly, hoping I would
be transformed into a Duchess whilst walking my dogs through the wet, muddy
country side. Unfortunately, no charming Prince or fairy godmother appeared to
rescue me from the wet winter. However, Le Chameau boots are sophistication,
durability and comfort rolled into one and they are certainly saving my feet
from the continuous downpours.
Why?
Starting
their journey in a picturesque workshop in Pont d’ Ouilly. Le
Chameau boots are hand
crafted by a Maitre Bottier (master bootmaker), with
four years of training. There is heritage and prestige woven into the rubber of
these wellingtons with the brand being founded in 1927 by Monsieur Chamot. After
their beautiful craftsmanship they were sent to an English cottage in the heart
of Wiltshire for my luxurious comfort.
The Viersonords are Neoprene lined so incredibly warm. In case, you do
not know Neoprene is the material wetsuits are made of. For anyone who hasn’t
been in a wetsuit, imagine getting into an English sea when it is only 15
degrees, cloudy and windy (a typical British summer) and not feeling cold. However,
Le Chameau has a range of linings from leather, wool and jersey to suit all
weather types.
Price! These boots are by no means cheap. They really are the Crème de
le crème of wellingtons. However, they are more than a worthwhile investment.
They are a cut above other wellingtons and in my opinion are incomparable to
Hunter wellies. Not to mention, every single one of your friends will be
jealous when you can stay out for hours riding, shooting, walking or sailing
without your feet aching.
So measure your calf, pick your perfect pair and get ready to feel
elegant because Le Chameau are the Duke of all Wellingtons (excuse the pun).
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