So as well as your hiking-style boots for long comfortable walks, you’ll also want a pair of pull-on wellies that are constructed well enough to be comfy.

A couple of our recommended wellies have adjustable straps and flexible gussets to help you get the perfect fit. Both of our issues were the quality of the boots (supposed to premium quality but I’ve honestly seen better in the likes of primark or new look).Look for a supportive sole that doesn’t over-flex, while also being flexible enough to not feel too “stompy”.

How to choose the best dog walking boots for you Why do I need special boots just for walking the dog? Along with Hattie Garlick, the Telegraph’s countryside and parenting correspondent, who lives in a watery part of Norfolk, and a couple of others in The Telegraph’s lifestyle team, I’ve stomped along footpaths and through muddy fields with the help of willing family members and canine friends to find the very best wellies for men, women and kids. You can remove the fleece for washing, and the boots themselves are very easily hosed down after the muddiest of treks.Our long-lasting, shock-absorbing Fensole prevents fatigue and offers sure-footed traction on uneven, slippery, muddy and soft terrain. Block heels make them good for digging, and the toe area is reinforced with extra rubber, offering additional structure and support for lighter gardening jobs. They’re perfect for odd jobs in the garden, for walking the dog or for keeping in the boot of the car in case the heavens open.

They have the best sole in the business: a super-sturdy lugged Vibram design offers great grip and traction and even stood up to an eight mile walk on Boxing Day, which is far farther than I’ve managed in other wellies. Instead, you’re out at least twice a day, in all weather, on all kinds of terrain, clocking up more miles than you ever did on your own. Whether it’s autumn rain, winter snow, the showers of spring or the thunderstorms of summer, we all need to invest in a quality pair of wellington boots. Three weeks I’ve been chasing them for an answer and now after a month I’m told there’s nothing that can be done.Yes, they might look a bit “floppy” and are perhaps not as rugged as some of the more expensive options we have listed, nor do they have quite as impressive a grip as, say, a pair of Rockfish Groundhog wellies. You’re not just putting out the bins: you’re off exploring with your best mate, a couple of times a day. The supremely comfortable Argo features an adjustable, waterproof gusset with snap-fastening buckle to ensure a snug fit or add ventilation.