Visit wellieboots.com to see our brand new improved website!

If you’ve visited our website wellieboots.com in the past few days you may have noticed it looks a little different! We have been very excited about the launch of our new and improved website and the whole team has been working very hard to make it as fantastic as it can possibly be and we have to say; we are more than impressed with the final result.

Our new-look website is easy to use, has loads of brilliant wellie boot images, great new wellington boot reviews, all your favourite brands which are easy to find including Hunter wellies, Aigle, Le Chameau, WedgeWelly, Joules, Muckboot and Seeland. It is so simple to find what you are looking for at wellieboots.com – shop for Womens Wellington Boots, Mens Wellingtons, Childrens Wellie Boots, Colourful Welly Boots, Traditional Wellington Boots, Funky Wellies, Festival Gear, Socks and Accessories or shop by Wellie Boot Brands.

So don’t delay, take a look at our new wellington boots site today! Visit www.wellieboots.com for a huge choice of wellies and accessories. We would love to hear your feedback on our new-look site, just email info@wellieboots.com, you can also submit your product reviews here too. Don’t forget to ‘like’ our Facebook page or ‘follow’ us on Twitter!

WedgeWelly Wellington Boots from wellieboots.com

Hands up if you watched BBC Dragons’ Den last night? I know my hand is held high and if you weren’t tuned in, where were you?! After returning from holiday to hear that our friends at WedgeWelly were appearing on the hit BBC programme, Dragons’ Den which is now in its 8th series, I couldn’t wait to see their pitch and eagerly tuned in last night! The trio from Hull, Mike and Sarah Longthorn along with their friend Laura Booth, founded WedgeWelly nearly two years ago and their business selling wellington boots with a high heeled wedge, has grown from strength to strength and is now taking over the world with stockists  across the globe! The WedgeWelly family appeared in front of the Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, James Caan, Theo Paphitis and Duncan Bannatyne on last nights show with their pitch looking for an investment for  £65,000 for a 20% share of the business. Sarah Longthorn, who looks after the figures for the festival fashion inspired footwear business, took a grilling from the Dragons when they queried her confusion over turnover, gross and net profit but she kept her cool and the team handled their interrogation very well!

The Dragons asked where the idea of WedgeWelly wellies came from, which us WedgeWelly fans know began over a conversation on the best footwear to wear to a Summer Festival, with Sarah not wanting to give up her trusty heels yet needing fashionable footwear that was stylish, comfortable and practical – and with this, the WedgeWelly was born. Designed by Sarah’s friend Laura Booth, the Dragons were very impressed to hear that the WedgeWelly had obtained a Design Registration for Europe and UK Trademark (which means they have the design rights to the wedge feature in welly-style boots).

After hearing this, Dragon James Caan offered the trio their asking price of £65,000 for 20% of the business, followed by Deborah Meaden willing to give the full amount of £65,000 but for a 30% share in the business. Duncan Bannatyne followed asking the trio which of the Dragons they had hoped will invest in their business, to which they replied Theo and Deborah due to their retail experience, with this is mind Duncan declared himself out and fellow Dragon, Peter Jones agreed that he would also not be their best investor and declared himself out leaving Theo Paphitis to match Deborah’s offer of £65,000 for a 30% stake of the WedgeWelly empire. The three quickly huddled at the back of the room to discuss their offers and returned with a proposition to Theo. Mike, who looks after Sales at WedgeWelly led the proceedings, asking Theo to come down to 22.5%, after a long pause a deal was completed for Theo Paphitis to pay £65,000 for a 25% share of Mike, Sarah and Laura’s business.

Taken from WedgeWelly’s official press release, Theo Paphitis said “I found the enthusiastic team at WedgeWelly an inspiration and believe that the business has great potential. When making an investment, the people are more important than the product. The great benefit in this case is that they also have a very exciting product that is well-designed to be both practical and stylish.”

The WedgeWelly Family impressed all five Dragons but it was Theo’s deal that won. Sarah Longthorn, WedgeWelly’s Managing Director (a.k.a. The WISE One) said, “We were overwhelmed with the response we received from the Dragons and we are delighted to receive Theo’s offer. He was always our first choice of investor due to his comprehensive expertise in the retail arena and we consider it an honour to have him on board.”

Here at wellieboots.com we are very excitied about what the future may bring following this investment so watch this space!

With no time at all until a mass of music fans descend upon Balado in Kinross-shire, Scotland for T in the Park Festival 2010, it’s time to check the weather forecast and make sure you’re prepared for every eventuality! Festival wellies are a must-have for any Summer Festival as well as some reliable waterproof clothing and having looked at the BBC Weather forecast, it looks as if they will certainly come in handy for T in the Park, so if you’ve been putting off that all-important purchase then now is the time to do it.

We’ve added some new funky wellies from JuJu to our festival range, where you can still take advantage of our fantastic festival wellie boot offer and receive a FREE Gelert Torch and Emergency Poncho with your order.

With the T in the Park Lineup set to blow your socks off, you lucky ticket holders are in for a treat with headliners including Muse, Eminem and Kasabian supported The Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy, Madness, Calvin Harris, Mumford and Sons and David Guetta to name just a few!

Don’t forget…in May we launched our brand new sister site, Active Camping! Visit www.activecamping.com for all your festival camping needs including tents, sleeping bags and camping gadgets!

JuJu World Cup Festival Wellington Boots from wellieboots.com

It’s time to get behind England in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa! Back your team and country with these brilliant World Cup Wellington Boots – great as festival wellies! These JuJu wellies are comfortable, practical and funky and with Glastonbury Festival, Hop Farm Festival and Wireless Festival around the corner and the unreliable British weather, it is always a safe bet to pack a pair of practical Wellington Boots – after all, you don’t want to be let down by your footwear and you certainly won’t want to ruin your favourite shoes!

Wellington Boots are no longer unsightly, heavy or uncomfortable…wellies today are funky, lightweight and fashionable as well as being an essential part of any wardrobe, whether you live in the town or country and with the summer festival season in full swing, now is the time to invest in a pair of wellies.

The JuJu World Cup Festival Wellington Boots represent England with their 1966 print and England flag on the buckle and whats more, when you order a pair from wellieboots.com you will receive a FREE Gelert Torch and Emergency Poncho. Click here, to view our full range of Festival Wellies.

The Neve Festival Wellington Boots are the latest addition to our Funky Wellies and Festival Wellington Boots range

Now in stock! The Neve Festival Wellington Boots are the fantastic new addition to our Festival Wellingtons range and our Funky Wellies collection.

We fell in love with these wellies when we saw them and just had to have them in our range. The funky pattern is stylish and whats more black and white makes it simple to match up with any outfit. The Neve Festival Wellies are ideal for festivals; they won’t break the bank, they are comfortable, fashionable and will keep your feet dry all weekend so you can concentrate on getting the parties started! These festival wellies are 3/4 length – a great way to keep your feet a little cooler when it warms up, they have a waterproof adjustable gusset which makes life easier when you’ve got your waterproofs or thicker trousers on, plus they have a good sole which will help to keep you on your feet on slippy ground.

Don’t forget that when ordering wellies from our Festival Wellingtons range, you will receive a FREE wellington boot bag (the easy way to store muddy wellies) and an emergency poncho (keep in your pocket in case of heavy downpours). When ordering from wellieboots.com you’ll benefit from our excellent customer service, quality wellington boots and accessories plus speedy delivery; simply place your order by 2pm (Monday-Friday) for delivery the following working day.

This weekend is set to be a fantastic one for anyone heading to the Isle of Wight Festival, Download Festival or Rockness Festival. The weather forecast isn’t looking too promising for any of these festivals though so make sure you are prepared with appropriate footwear and some reliable waterproof clothing – take a look at our range of Mac in a Sac Waterproof Jackets and Trousers, Didriksons Waterproof sets and Gelert Waterproofs in our full selection of Waterproof Clothing.

The Rada Funky Festival Wellington Boots are the latest addition to our range at wellieboots.com

Have you seen the brand new Rada Festival Wellington Boots in our Funky Wellies and Festival Wellingtons range?

We love purple wellies and these Rada wellingtons just really hit the spot, plus who could resist the cute heart print all over them?! The Rada wellington boots are in our range of festival wellies which means for every pair ordered, you will receive a FREE wellington boot bag and emergency poncho which will come in very handy at a summer festival! These wellington boots also feature an adjustable gusset with side buckle and strap, they are cotton lined to keep your feet cool, as well as being 3/4 length – ideal for a warmer weather at your festival, whether its Isle of Wight, Download or Glastonbury. These festival wellies also have a good sole for additional grip, comfort and sturdiness.

We have other New Wellies in our collection, don’t forget to take a look. Click here to see our full range of funky wellies or our full selection of festival wellingtons.

Funky Festival Wellies from wellieboots.com

The festival season is well and truly upon us. Isle of Wight and Download Festival are getting the ball rolling in June, closely followed by Glastonbury at the end of June, which means one thing…Summer is here! However, if you live in Britain you’ll know all about the unpredictability of the British weather which is why i’m giving you my favourite picks from wellieboots.com to ensure you are prepared for whatever the weather may throw your way for whichever festival you’ve got tickets for!

The likelihood is that it will rain at your chosen festival, but make sure you are prepared for all elements – take sunglasses, a sun hat and sun cream if it’s hot and make sure you have plenty to drink throughout the water to stay hydrated. If it’s wet and miserable you’ll need a set of trusty waterproofs and some reliable footwear – festival wellies are always a great idea and come in very handy even if it doesn’t rain due to all the beer spilt!

Isle of Wight Festival – my favourite wellies for IOW 2010 have got to be the Hunter wellies that I own (not that I’m biased or anything)..the Hunter Original Gloss Violet Wellington Boots available in sizes UK 3 – 8 for just £49.95 (RRP £60). These Hunter Wellies look brilliant when teamed with a Didriksons 1913 Womens Tigris Waterproof Set in Orchid Dots – a waterproof jacket and trouser set available for just £39.95 in ladies sizes UK 8 – 16.

Download Festival – for all your rockers heading to Donington Park, the Hunter Lowther Navy Festival Wellington Boots should hit the spot at the bargain price of £21.95 – these cheap and cheerful wellies also include a FREE wellington boot bag and emergency poncho. Why not team with a Mac in a Sac such as the Waterproof and Breathable Mac in a Sac in Flame (Orange) available for £24.95!

Glastonbury Festival – you can’t go wrong with a bit of flower power at Glasto, which is why i’m choosing the Daisy Festival Wellington Boots, priced at just £19.95 and available in UK sizes 3 – 8, these funky wellies are perfect as they come with a FREE emergency poncho and wellington boot bag! If buying these Daisy wellies, why not grab a Mac in a Sac Jacket too? I love the Waterproof and Breathable Mac in a Sac in Candy Pink for just £24.95!

View our full range of Festival Wellies here. Click to see all the Waterproof Clothing at wellieboots.com.

Funky Joules Wellies from wellieboots.com

Hands up if you’ve seen and love the Spring/Summer range of Joules Wellies? My hand is proudly being held high because I just LOVE the current range of wellington boots from Joules. Joules never fail to impress me with their quirky designs, attention to detail and fashionable yet practical clothing and wellington boots and certainly haven’t let me down this Summer!

The latest funky wellies from Joules are stylish, comfortable (I’ve tried them!) and very practical. The current welly designs include Joules Grey Floral – perfect for a spot of gardening, Joules Aubergine Dog – ideal for fun and dog walking, Joules Peachy Spot – great as festival wellies, Joules Rose – make a brilliant gift (to yourself or somebody else!) and the Joules Multicoloured – spot-on for fashion and will make any outfit 100 times better! Not forgetting the fantastic Joules Wellibobs; the Aubergine Dog Print Wellibobs – great for slipping on to let the dogs out in the garden, and the Perfectly Pink Wellibobs – easy to pull on and nip to the shops. I also love the Joules Allsorts Fluffy Socks which are great as welly socks, slippersocks or bed socks – available in two colours; Ocean and Auberg.

View our collection of Funky Wellies here. To see our full range of Joules Wellies click here.

Pick up a bargain pair of wellies, slippers or some waterproof clothing in our clearance section!

Have you visited our Wellieboot Clearance section on wellieboots.com for fantastic deals on wellies, waterproof clothing and slippers? If you haven’t had a look, here’s what you are missing out on… up to 50% off wellies, waterproof jackets and waterproof overtrousers for both children and adults, funky Joules slippers for kids and ladies and plenty of bargains to be had!

My top picks from our current clearance range are as follows: Childs Floral Wellington Boots, Gelert Mens Rainpod Army Camo Waterproof Jacket and the Joules Womens BonBon Slippersocks.

Click here for our full wellieboots.com clearance range

wellieboots.com in The Independent Festival Guide 2010

Did you see wellieboots.com in The Independent’s 2010 Festival Guide? If you missed out, dig out the Festival supplement from 13th May and go straight to page 9, or visit The Independents e-zine here.

Wellington Boots are now considered a festival essential, so make sure you are prepared for whatever the weather might send your way with a comfy pair of reliable wellies! What’s more, if you order from our festival wellies range, you will receive a FREE boot bag and emergency poncho with your order.

New to our collection of Childrens Wellies are the Childs Amber Wellington Boots

Have you seen the new Childs Amber Wellington Boots? A very cute pair of pink wellies with pink and red hearts all over them!

Your little girl can look pretty in pink with these kids wellies! The Childs Amber Wellingtons are available for just £9.95 in kids sizes 13 – 5! They are 100% Waterproof, Comfortable and are Cotton lined so won’t be too hot for summer wear. These wellie boots are the perfect choice for puddle-splashing, summer adventures and playing in the park or garden. Why not get the kids to help with a spot of gardening?

Looking for childrens wellington boots? View our full range at wellieboots.com

Have you seen www.childrenswellies.com? This website is powered by wellieboots.com and specialises in Childrens Wellingtons.

The Dunlop Adult Festival Wellington Boots from the wellieboots.com festival wellies range are our pick for Download Festival 2010

Are you heading to Download Festival this summer? This rocking festival is held at Donington Park, Derbyshire on Friday 11th – Sunday 13th June 2010 with some cracking bands on the lineup including AC-DC, Aerosmith, Wolfmother, Rage Against The Machine, 30 Seconds to Mars and not forgetting Them Crooked Vultures – the band made up of Dave Grohl (former member of Nirvana and Foo Fighters), Joshua Homme (former member of Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (former member of Led Zeppelin).

Our pick from the wellieboots.com festival wellies range for Download festival 2010 are the Dunlop Adult Festival Wellington Boots priced at just £12.95, available in sizes 7 – 12. These cheap and cheerful wellies will keep you clean, dry and comfortable from the knee (or just below) down, whilst wading through the mud and puddles of spilt beer!

These Dunlop Festival Wellington Boots are 100% waterproof, durable enough to wear again after the festival and also come with a free wellington boot bag and emergency poncho! Have a look at our full festival wellies range for some more brilliant deals on Hunter wellies, Joules wellington boots, JuJu wellingtons and more.

Don’t forget we also sell essential waterproof clothing – no doubt there will be sunshine and showers and we would hate to see miserable weather and soggy clothing ruin your weekend! We stock Mac in a Sac jackets and overtrousers, Didriksons waterproof jacket and trouser sets as well as Gelert poncho’s.

Click here if you would like to know more about the summer festivals and festival wellies!

The Spotty Festival Wellington Boots from the wellieboots.com festival wellies range are our pick for the Isle Of Wight Festival 2010

The Summer Festival season is nearly upon us and I for one can’t wait! At the beginning of May we launched our 2010 Festival Wellies range, with 12 wellington boots featured in this fantastic promotion where you will receive a free boot bag and emergency poncho with every pair of festival wellies. Click here to see our full range of festival wellingtons.

We will be picking our favourite pair of festival wellies for each of the top summer festivals and todays chosen festival is the Isle of Wight Festival, 11th-13th June 2010. Our favourite funky wellies for IOW are the Spotty Festival Wellington Boots available for just £19.95 (including your free wellington boot bag and emergency poncho). These funky womens wellies are available in UK sizes 3 – 8 with a cool cotton lining. The Spotty wellies are 100% waterproof, comfortable and are funky enough to match any outfit!

Don’t forget about Waterproof Clothing – we stock Mac in a Sac Waterproof Jackets and Overtrousers, as well as Didriksons Waterproof Clothing. View our full range of waterproof clothing here.

wellieboots.com also now stock festival camping gear. To see the full range visit our brand new sister site www.activecamping.com – the one stop shop for all your festival camping needs!

wellieboots.com; the leading festival wellies retailer has launched a brand new sister site - Active Camping.

Introducing our brand new sister site Active Camping – the one stop shop for all your festival camping needs!

wellieboots.com; the leading online wellington boot retailer, is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new sister site where you can buy everything you need for a summer festival or camping trip! Active Camping stocks top brands including Gelert Camping, Outwell Camping Equipment, Coleman, Easy Camp, Campingaz, PowerPlus, Hunter wellies, Joules, WedgeWelly, JuJu wellington boots, Didriksons Clothing and Target Dry Mac in a Sac.

At Active Camping you can get tents, sleeping bags, sleep mats, festival camping packs, essential camping equipment, festival camping accessories, festival wellies and waterproof clothing and some fantastic camping offers and discounts. A few of our favourite items include the Gelert Quick Pitch Tents, the Outwell Easy Camp Tipi Tents and the Campingaz Inflatable Single Mattress Airbed (with free pump!).

So if you are heading to Download festival, The Big Chill, Creamfields or any other summer festival this year then make sure you are prepared for whatever the weather might throw your way with our brand new site www.activecamping.com

Have a look at our new funky wellies - the Joules Multi-Coloured Wellington Boots and Joules Perfectly Pink Wellibobs

Brand new to our Spring and Summer 2010 range are the Joules Multi-Coloured Wellington Boots and the Joules Perfectly Pink Wellibobs. Joules Wellies guarantee country practicality with a fashionable twist and are perfect for country pursuits, equestrianism or just for fashion and fun.

Personally, I love Joules wellies for their quirky prints, funky designs and brilliant comfort. The Joules Multi-Coloured Wellington Boots have an adjustable waterproof gusset making them versatile – tighten them up to wear with a pair of colourful tights or leggings, or loosen them off for thicker jeans or for muscled-up calfs. These funky wellies are available in ladies sizes UK 3 – 8 at just £34.95. The Joules Perfectly Pink Wellibobs are great to slip-on for a spot of gardening, nipping to the shops or running errands. These Joules wellibobs are available for just £28.95 in womens sizes UK 3 – 8.

View our full range of Joules wellies, wellibobs and accessories here. Click here to see all our New Wellies.