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What are Neoprene Wellies? Are they Waterproof? - Jileon Wellies
April 11, 2018
At Jileon Wellies, we have been asked this question more times than we can remember, so we thought it was about time that we clarified what neoprene is, and how it is ideal for wellies.Neoprene is a synthetic form of rubber and is the same as you would find in a wetsuit. It is actually [...]
How Wide are Wide Calf Wellies? - Jileon Wellies
February 22, 2018
Not all wide calf wellies are created equalThere is nothing more frustrating than purchasing a product online and finding out that it is not what you expected. Most wellington boots fit up to 37 or 38cm calves, but in recent years a few companies have brought out what they classify as wide calf wellies. These [...]
Do your Wide Calf Boots fit women with Lymphedema and High Insteps? - Jileon Wellies
February 20, 2018
For ladies with lymphedema or high insteps, the Jileon Wide Calf Wellies are the best option, as they are designed with extra space in the ankle and are wide in the foot. Hundreds of women have finally managed to find a pair of wellies to fit them by trying these out.With lymphedema, since swelling is an [...]
Storing your welly boots away for the summer. - Jileon Wellies
April 21, 2017
We have had a dry spring so far and are now all starting to think about summer. It is a time of spring cleaning and tidying away items that are not needed for a while and certainly in our household that means the various pairs of welly boots.Here is a useful guide to the successful storing away of your [...]
Choosing the perfect Wide Calf Welly! - Jileon Wellies
November 4, 2015
With winter now setting in, it really is time to make sure you have the perfect pair of wellington boots!  Many of us probably remember wellies from our childhood being deeply uncomfortable and leading to imminent frostbite unless you wore 4 pairs of socks... but this is no longer the case!  Here, we give you [...]
October Half Term! - Jileon Wellies
October 20, 2015
With half term just around the corner, it's time to make sure the kids are kitted out with the perfect boots for this autumny weather..There's plenty going on up and down the country to keep everyone entertained and out in the fresh air!Check out the NTS page for events and activities in some of Scotland's most [...]