Just wanted to update that I have ordered a pair of the Cabotswood boots, I snagged a pair of the seconds in Oak/Navy (with shipping they ended up being $177CAD). They were super great to order from, I will update when I receive them!
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I have Dublin Rivers that I absolutely love. I’ve had them…3.5 years I think? Still look great, still waterproof. My only complaint is that they’ve become uncomfortable if I wear them for more than a couple hours at a time. I’m not sure if I’ve just worn down the insoles or what. They’re fine for the first couple of hours (a trip into town, riding, etc). But if I wear them all day, my feet are ACHING and tender, bad news bears. Must take a trip to my cobbler and see if he can help me out.[/QUOTE]
On about year 2 for me, I had to replace the insoles with Dr.Scholls that had better arch support. My sore foot issue was totally resolved put that. The “new” insoles were due to be replaced soon, but I ended up wearing out the lining at the back of my heel by the end of year 4 so not only were they NOT waterproof anymore, but I also kept getting my foot stuck in them and having to rip the lining more to get my foot out.
I totally would have gotten another pair of Dublins to replace them, but I got an awesome deal on one of the Ovation County Boots so decided to try those. Love them too!
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Can anyone with new Dubarry’s (within the last couple of years) confirm what the product tag says in terms of where they are made? TIA![/QUOTE]
I just checked the tag on mine and it says Made in Portugal. I purchased them in January of 2015. I LOVE LOVE them
I have a pair of the dublins that I got when they first came out, so maybe late 2010? Anyway, they do nonstop work all winter long in a lot of mud and water (super el nino means wet for us).
The water proofing started to give up the ghost in about year 2, but you know what didn’t? That $3 can of waterproofing. I just spray them thoroughly every 2-4 weeks depending on a) how much non stop rain, b) when I remember and c) if my toes start to feel a bit cold which is a sure sign the waterproofing is overdue. I don’t think I’ve actually had a waterproofing failure yet, just the threat of it.
And since I got them on sale for $110 at Jeffers on December 26th, I think my 6 winter outlay on warm, waterproof boots has been about $20/season.
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I have a pair of the dublins that I got when they first came out, so maybe late 2010? Anyway, they do nonstop work all winter long in a lot of mud and water (super el nino means wet for us).
The water proofing started to give up the ghost in about year 2, but you know what didn’t? That $3 can of waterproofing. I just spray them thoroughly every 2-4 weeks depending on a) how much non stop rain, b) when I remember and c) if my toes start to feel a bit cold which is a sure sign the waterproofing is overdue. I don’t think I’ve actually had a waterproofing failure yet, just the threat of it.
And since I got them on sale for $110 at Jeffers on December 26th, I think my 6 winter outlay on warm, waterproof boots has been about $20/season.[/QUOTE]
In that case, my DuBarrys are a bargain. Since they are 11 years old and only cost $400 back then, that’s $36 a year and I don’t have to waterproof them every 2-4 weeks, yikes what a PITA that is. If the Dublins are advertised as waterproof you should get more than 2 years out of them and not have the bother of doing your own waterproofing. I would have returned them and asked for a new pair every other year. 
Sooo… Ya’ll are awful. Don’t you know it’s my Birthday month!
I own a pair of Dubarry’s and absolutely love them. I drooled over them for 5 years before finally breaking down and buying them about 1 1/2 years ago. They are my absolute favorite pair of shoes ever. I don’t wear them for heavy barn chores just because I want to protect my investment but I am due a new pair of Muck boots and want to try a new brand…
I’ve been looking at the Cabotswood boots, are the comparable to Dubarry’s? I see where both are manufactured in Portugal. However considering I can get them shipped to Alabama for about $110.00 I may be willing go take a chance on them. Do they stay waterproof??
BAC, it’s all relative. It’s not like everyone with Dubarry’s has that same track record, ya know? 
(and waterproof spray redefines “easy”: Take boots off in garage. Take 1 minute to spray boots. Next day, put boots on. Apparently my tolerance for “pain in the ass” is supremely high. 
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Just wanted to update that I have ordered a pair of the Cabotswood boots, I snagged a pair of the seconds in Oak/Navy (with shipping they ended up being $177CAD). They were super great to order from, I will update when I receive them![/QUOTE]
Do you know what kind of membrane they use for waterproofing? Is it Gore-tex?
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Do you know what kind of membrane they use for waterproofing? Is it Gore-tex?[/QUOTE]
I am not quite sure. The boots are due to arrive tomorrow, so I will update with photos and a comparison to my Dubarrys when I get them!
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Do you know what kind of membrane they use for waterproofing? Is it Gore-tex?[/QUOTE]
I am not quite sure. The boots are due to arrive tomorrow, so I will update with photos and a comparison to my Dubarrys when I get them!
Love my Dublins. Mine are 3 years old and are still waterproof. They are the most comfortable things I have ever worn (even without socks) and I love the first cold day in the fall when I can start wearing them again.
To anyone who has a Cabotswood boot:
I have a normal calf and the Dublins fit great. But the Cabotswood “normal” boots look wider than the Dublins. True? Would I want to get the “slim” size?
Also, I have clown feet, and wear a US size 10 1/2. Would a 42 be big enough?
Thanks.
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To anyone who has a Cabotswood boot:
I have a normal calf and the Dublins fit great. But the Cabotswood “normal” boots look wider than the Dublins. True? Would I want to get the “slim” size?
Also, I have clown feet, and wear a US size 10 1/2. Would a 42 be big enough?
Thanks.[/QUOTE]
I thought the “normal” boots were far slimmer than the dublins. Like - WAY smaller. What size chart are you looking at?
Another possibility: I can’t speak to their durability, having just purchased them, but I bought a pair of Ariat’s new Braemar country boots after a lot of research on Dublin’s and Ovation’s. The Braemar is made of waterproof leather with a Gore-Tex membrane, like Dubarry’s boots. MSRP is $400, but I got a pair on Amazon for $160.
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To anyone who has a Cabotswood boot:
I have a normal calf and the Dublins fit great. But the Cabotswood “normal” boots look wider than the Dublins. True? Would I want to get the “slim” size?
Also, I have clown feet, and wear a US size 10 1/2. Would a 42 be big enough?
Thanks.[/QUOTE]
I don’t have the Dublins, but I do have the Dubarrys. I found that the ankle/foot entry area of the Cabotswood boot is significantly larger than that of the Dubarry.
Here they are side-by-side. For reference, both are UK 5 (EU 38).
http://tinypic.com/r/14kyxbd/9
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I am not quite sure. The boots are due to arrive tomorrow, so I will update with photos and a comparison to my Dubarrys when I get them![/QUOTE]
Update?! prettyplease
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Update?! prettyplease :D[/QUOTE]
I posted a photo comparison with my Dubarry boots above. To date I have worn them twice (it’s been crazy hot until the last couple days of rain). Bathed a horse in them yesterday and my feet were toasty dry! The ankle/foot entry is significantly roomier on these boots compared to the Dubarrys, so I think they would be a great alternative for those with a high instep, I don’t have that issue so my heel jiggles in them a little when I walk, but not enough to bother me.
