Short wellies

For December walks by the river, short wellies are the thing. These scalloped-edged ones from Aigle are pretty, whilst Ilse Jacobsen make gum-boots you can lace around thick socks. My friend Matt (aka Anonymous) suggested these Tretorn beauties - which I have to admit are practically perfect in every way. These ones, too, are very nice if you don't have an irrational aversion to Hunter, like I do.