NuBeginningsFrance Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 As I sit here watching the heavens open I have decided to start Christmas gift ideas.Has any one bought Splats for there kids ? With all the rain I am thinking of Christmas gift ideas. These seem like a fun & hip alternative to the more traditional welly's.I think I would be very unpopular if I gave a green pair of Hunters as a gift.These look rather cool has any one bought any ??http://www.thesplats.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 £38?[:-))] It's bad enough having to replace proper shoes at least twice a year, without paying that sort of money for what are essentially 'posh' wellies. I'm afraid my children (if they were still at that age) would have to make do with basic welly boots, with room to grow as they can use an inner sole to start with! (Besides wellies are taller, so keep more of the leg dry[:)]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Rob Roy, I think you'll find that NuBeginnings lives in a chateau so that could have some bearing on his choice of boots.[;-)]Edit: I've just looked at the link and the Splats do look fun and give the impression that they would be easier to get on and off. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Are Splats or Hunters relevant in the French context? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuBeginningsFrance Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 [quote user="woolybanana"]Are Splats or Hunters relevant in the French context?[/quote]Why does the question have to have a French relevance ? There is not a French product that are as funky as the Splats. They are gifts I will buy online for family in the UK.Sorry to say I did not find your post very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 They are a bit dear, but look great for a present if that's about what you want to spend.I think our grandchildren would really like them.Bet they'd wear them more than wellies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiling a frog Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Am I being a touch cynical or does the OP smack of advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I have spent a lot of money over the years on apres ski boots that have not been waterproof, even though they should have been. Some haven't looked that different to these, but these do really say 'waterproof', and I'd love some if they were in my size, unfortunately they are not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuBeginningsFrance Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 [quote user="Boiling a frog"]Am I being a touch cynical or does the OP smack of advertising.[/quote]Smacks of advertising asking a question about possible gift ideas ?? Nods head in disbelief. I have used this forum for well over 2 years.I run a weight loss boot camp in the Loire Vally if you did not already know that. As is I have made my decision and bought some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 In your shoes (no pun intended) I would have waited a bit. Unless the intended recipients are towards the top end of the size chart, or you've made provision for it in your order. I seem to remember that kids' feet have a habit of suddenly growing....and with over two months till Christmas, your gift may be a bit on the snug side by then.And Hunters come in far more than green these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 You know, I read that as 'Spats' at first [:P]I was thinking not of the dapper 1920's things but the hiking type to protect the bottoms of your trousers. I can't wear wellies for any length of time due to a dodgy ankle that I broke and it never set properly. I like the look of those Splats though, now if they only did them in black and in huge sizes ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 They're a bit cheaper here:http://www.barley-sugar.co.uk/designers/splats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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