Wide Fit Wellies Blog

What is the Purpose of Ankle Wellies?
March 6, 2019
They can have a purpose for anyone!  From someone who needs something to easily slip on their feet to pop outside to put out the recycling rubbish, put the washing out, put food out for the birds, grab something in from the car to someone who is unable to bend down easily to pull on longer welly boots. 
Why should I choose a pair of half height boots rather than a full height pair? - Jileon Wellies
February 26, 2019
Half height wellies are designed to fit just below the widest part of your calf and so half way up the bottom part of your leg.  This means that they are great for those people that are short in the leg as they will not chaff or catch behind your knee when you are sitting as some full height boots can.
Wellies on your Wedding Day? - Jileon Wellies
January 11, 2019
A fabulous episode of Curvy Brides Boutique featuring Coral who can't wait to get married in her Jileon extra wide calf wellies.
What are Neoprene Wellies? Are they Waterproof?
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]