Dubarry of Ireland - Reviews and experiences

I remember the day I first pulled these boots on. Cold morning, quick coffee, felt sturdy right away. They fit well, kept my feet warm and I actually liked the look — not too flashy, just right. I wore them through a bunch of walks that fall and into winter and thought, okay, these are good. Then about a year and a half later the sole started to flake. Annoying. I dug up bank records, phoned the retailer, tried to be calm about it. The whole mess felt like a hassle. Took them to a cobbler on a whim to see if it was fixable and that’s where the mood flipped. The cobbler knew what to do and was honest — said he sees this kind of wear but could repair them solidly. Watching him work, seeing the sole glued back properly, that was the turning point. Slipped them on after and they felt almost new again. I won’t pretend I wasn’t bummed about the trouble getting there, but I am happy now — happy I kept at it and happy with how they perform after the repair. If you’re like me and live in wet winters, keep receipts and don’t give up on a decent cobbler. Glad I did.