Le Chameau Country Vibram Green - Vibram Walking Sole

Think of the Le Chameau Country Vibram as the all-rounder that got a better pair of shoes. It is an updated take on the multi-purpose Country All Tracks boot, with refreshed styling and, most importantly for walkers, a Vibram sole. Hand-made with a hardwearing natural rubber outer, it is a tall, green country boot for men and anyone after a unisex pair of walking wellies that will cope with whatever the footpath throws at it.

Fit and sizing

The Le Chameau Country Vibram has contoured calf styling for comfort and support, so the shaft follows the shape of your leg rather than standing away from it like a drainpipe. One detail worth knowing before you order: the decorative buckle only appears on sizes EU 40 and below, so larger sizes come without it. Check your usual EU size and allow for the socks you normally walk in.

Warmth and lining

These tall wellies have a cotton lining. It is a comfortable choice for most of the year, and you can add a thicker sock when the weather turns.

Where it shines

• Walking: the dual density Vibram sole gives strength, stability and grip in all directions, and Vibram is a name many walkers already know from walking boot soles.
• All terrain: the boot is described as suitable for all terrain use, from wet fields to rough tracks.
• Brambles and rough ground: it is reinforced at the heel, shin and toe for added protection from perforation.

If most of your welly wearing happens on foot rather than standing still, this is the kind of boot that makes sense: a proper walking sole on a tall, protective shaft.

Care

Rinse off mud after use and pay attention to the tread, where clay and grit like to settle. Let the boots dry naturally away from radiators, fires or other direct heat, and store them out of direct sunlight.

Questions

Do all sizes have the buckle? No. The decorative buckle is only on sizes EU 40 and below.

What is the sole like? It is a dual density Vibram sole, designed for strength, stability and grip in all directions.

What colour is it? The Le Chameau Country Vibram in this listing is green.