Whether you’re a veteran of the British countryside or a London native leaving the depths of the city, you’ll likely have a pair of wellies in your downstairs cupboard.
Country dwellers, we can bet good money that you’ve got a fair few pairs of dogged Muck Boots, while the Londoners will likely sport a pair of designer rubber boots in the form of Hunter wellies, or even Chanel’s autumn/winter 2022 rendition with a matching pair of welly socks pulled comfortably up to the knee.
No matter which welly wearer you identify with, we are all confronted with the same universal problem following a muddy trail walk or festival jolly. Welly removal is an arduous task akin to a combination of Operation and a Halloween pumpkin carving session - delicate, destructive, messy and downright scary.
After all, there’s no point in sporting a pair of wellies to protect your trotters from the muck if you’re going to end up face-first in a fresh mud pie because you can’t balance on one leg for long enough to unsheathe your poor feet.
That’s where a handy welly boot remover comes in. If you’re not used to traversing the countryside, you might have come across a subtle boot remover sitting next to the door of someone’s cottage without ever noticing. The double-pronged device may be unassuming to the untrained eye, but it’s an essential accessory to rural living.
We’ve curated a selection of the best outdoor home accessory you never knew you needed. Keep scrolling for a range of kitschy and practical welly boot removers to elevate your front doorstep.
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Shelley Snail Cast Iron Boot Jack
This adorable little guy is as good-looking as he is practical. Shelley Snail is crafted from sturdy and weatherproof cast iron, so he’ll survive the depths of winter and the heights of summer with no problems whatsoever.
Buy now £19.99, NOTHS
Earl Diamond Heavy Duty Beetle Boot Jack
Another cast iron option for insect enthusiasts, this beetle welly boot remover offers a slightly gothic aesthetic for moody countryside dwellers.
Buy now £42.98, Amazon
Welly Boot Station
Perfect for bigger families, this two-in-one option may be slightly more expensive, but the organisational and muck-free payoff is frankly priceless. Remove your wellies, scrape away excess mud, rinse them off and hang them to dry in one fell swoop with this brilliant boot rack.
Buy now £95.00, Harrod Horticultural
Early Years Wellington Boot Remover
If your little one hasn’t quite found their centre of gravity just yet, add this early years welly boot remover to your boot room arsenal. Brilliant for encouraging independence without having them topple over into the mud, this is an invaluable accessory for families with young children.
Buy now £82.70, Costcutters
Boot Scraper & Jack
While our little ones may not have found their centre of gravity just yet, we tend to lose ours slightly with age. As such, a taller welly boot jack with an adult-sized handle to lean on is an incredibly useful doorstep accessory.
Buy now £65.00, Harrods Horticultural
Garden Boot Jack With Scraper And Brush
Believe it or not, regulars in the country will actually wear wellies all year round. That’s right, mud still exists in the summer - it’s just drier, and a whole lot dustier. A handy welly boot remover equipped with dry brushes will prevent you from tracking dusty muck into your home all year round.
Buy now £35.00, NOTHS
Cast Iron Lobster Boot Puller
If you’re wondering why you tend to come across so many molluscs and insects when browsing for boot removers, it’s because those characteristic antlers make for a brilliant boot jack. A lobster, however, is a rather unique and incredibly chic option that we’re sure your neighbours won’t have come across.
Buy now £15.99, Etsy
Perry Equestrian Cast Beetle Boot Jacks
Ensuring our doorstep is as inviting as it is practical means purchasing a welly boot remover as lovely as this one. Pretty in pink, this option certainly stands out from the crowd.
Buy now £8.36, GS Equestrian
Heftman Boot Jack
Clicked through to this article in search of a fuss-free, bog-standard welly boot remover? Well, it doesn’t get more classic than this. Rather than going for a plastic two-pronged remover, we recommend opting for a strong and weatherproof cast iron option like this.
Buy now £42.98, Amazon
Wellington Boot Rack - Wrought Iron
Offering so much more than a simple welly boot remover, this ornate, wrought-iron option features a shelf for smaller muddy boots and can store up to four pairs of wellies at a time
Buy now £129.50, APfE
