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Split image: an archive photograph of the J.W. Foster & Sons shopfront with the family standing outside, beside a modern colour photograph of Sage Green Grubs BROMLEY Chelsea wellingtons worn on a paved city street.
Crew Cut Hair on Grubs: why British heritage brands still have global style appeal
A Crew Cut Hair feature on the enduring pull of British heritage brands uses Grubs as its worked example — from a Bolton shoemaker in 1776 to the BROMLEY™ collection... Read more...
Two children mid-jump in Grubs Muddies SPLISH boots — a girl in rainbow-print boots with red soles against a red and grey backdrop, and a boy in butterfly-print boots with orange soles against an orange and black backdrop.
The Family Grapevine: "Splish into Autumn with Grubs BAREFOOT Muddies for Kids"
Family-life title The Family Grapevine picks the new SPLISH 4.0™ barefoot Muddies as its autumn boot for kids — minimalist underfoot, but insulated, waterproof and rated to −20°C. Read more...
Four pairs of Grubs Muddies SPLISH 4.0 kids barefoot boots on a white background — flower print with lilac sole, rainbow print with red sole, butterfly print with orange sole, and plain indigo with a white sole.
Grubs Muddies introduce barefoot technology for kids with SPLISH™
Best Outdoors carries the launch of SPLISH 4.0™, the first barefoot boot from Muddies® — a wide toe box, zero heel drop and a 6mm sole, wrapped in the warmth... Read more...
A pair of Sage Green Grubs Bromley 4.0 Chelsea-style wellington boots, studio shot
Bromley 4.0™ Ladies Boots from Grubs — reviewed by Welsh Country Magazine
Welsh Country Magazine reviews the Bromley 4.0™ ladies' Chelsea wellington from Grubs — a slim, insulated, waterproof boot built for town and country alike. Read more...
A pair of Sage Green Grubs BROMLEY 4.0 Chelsea-style wellington boots
BROMLEY 4.0™ boots are brilliant, says family travel blogger
Family travel writer Rebecca Hay reviews Grubs' new BROMLEY 4.0™ boots — warm, waterproof and grippy enough for the school run, the commute and everything muddy in between. Read more...
The GM Skills Awards 2026 "SME of the Year" certificate for Grubs Boots, framed beside a shelf of Grubs wellington boots
Grubs named SME of the Year at the GM Skills Awards 2026
Bolton-based Grubs has been named SME of the Year at the GM Skills Awards 2026, recognising the ninth-generation family business's commitment to apprenticeships and skills development with Bolton College. Read more...
Outdoor Photography magazine's August 2026 "Gearing Up" feature on the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 ankle wellington boots in navy
Outdoor Photography magazine features the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 in its August 2026 "Gearing Up" round-up
Outdoor Photography magazine picks the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 for its "Gear Zone" round-up on the August 2026 "Gearing Up" pages, praising the ankle wellington as a lighter, all-day-comfortable alternative to... Read more...
A festival-goer in a black puffer coat strides across a muddy Glastonbury field in Sage Green Grubs BROMLEY boots, shown beside a studio photograph of the Chelsea-style ankle wellingtons.
Welcome to BROMLEY™: style meets performance in Grubs’ new Chelsea wellington
Grubs introduces BROMLEY™ — an insulated, waterproof Chelsea-style wellington that pairs an elegant silhouette with serious grip. Warm, waterproof and sure-footed, it is built for the school run, the commute... Read more...
The Grubs and Bolton Hospice team holding a giant “THANK YOU” sign with donated Grubs wellington boots in the Grubs shop
Grubs backs Bolton Hospice’s Reloved shop in the town centre
Grubs, a ninth-generation Bolton family business, has donated footwear to support Bolton Hospice’s new charity boutique, Reloved, in Market Place — with sales helping the hospice towards its £5.5 million... Read more...
Fly Fishing & Fly Tying July 2026 review of the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 ankle boots
Fly Fishing & Fly Tying on the Grubs Shoreline 4.0: "comfortable welly alternatives" for the bank
In its July 2026 gear pages, Fly Fishing & Fly Tying puts the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 (£78.95) to the test on the bank — and rates the 785g ankle boots... Read more...
Bird Watching magazine Essentials 2026 — annual guide to the best birding gear
Bird Watching magazine picks the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 for its 2026 "Essentials" gear guide
In its annual "Essentials" round-up of the best birding gear, Bird Watching magazine tries the Grubs Shoreline 4.0 Superlite boots — and finds the ankle-height, space-saving alternative to full wellies... Read more...
Grubs Waterline Clog — waterproof, insulated slip-on shoe
Our Man On The Ground: the Grubs Waterline Clog is the "traditional perfect shoe for modern times"
Travel-and-lifestyle title Our Man On The Ground crowns the Grubs Waterline Clog (£69.95) the ideal seasonal shoe — waterproof, insulated and equally at home camping, caravanning, on beach walks or... Read more...
What's Good To Do Reviews the Waterline Black 4.0: "Reliable, Comfortable and Waterproof"
What's Good To Do Reviews the Waterline Black 4.0: "Reliable, Comfortable and Waterproof"
What's Good To Do reviewer Julie Hayward puts the Grubs Waterline Black 4.0 through dog walks, gardening and wet decking — and gives the slip-on shoe a clean 5/5. Read more...
What's Good To Do Reviews the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0: 5-Star Verdict
What's Good To Do Reviews the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0: 5-Star Verdict
What's Good To Do reviewer Michelle M. puts the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0 through muddy toddler walks, puddle-jumping and even an accidental drive — and gives it a clean 5/5. Read more...
The Family Grapevine: "Get Festival & Summer Downpour Ready with Grubs"
The Family Grapevine: "Get Festival & Summer Downpour Ready with Grubs"
Family-life title The Family Grapevine picks three lightweight Grubs styles — the Rainline, Midline and Bowline — as their go-to festival and summer-downpour boots for the unpredictable British summer. Read more...
Women's Sport Report: From Hill to Shoreline with Grubs
Women's Sport Report: From Hill to Shoreline with Grubs
Women's Sport Report features the SUPERLITE® Shoreline — the waterproof, insulated wellington built for the kind of UK days that don't commit to a single forecast. Read more...
Welsh Country Reviews the Waterline Clog: "So Impressed"
Welsh Country Reviews the Waterline Clog: "So Impressed"
Welsh Country magazine reviews the Grubs Waterline Clog — insulated, fully waterproof, with a hardwearing sole and athletic-shoe comfort. Their verdict: "so impressed." Read more...
Tackle Trade World: Grubs Takes You from Hill to Shoreline
Tackle Trade World: Grubs Takes You from Hill to Shoreline
Trade title Tackle Trade World reports on the expanded SUPERLITE® Shoreline colour range — the lightweight, waterproof wellington that goes from hill to shoreline without breaking stride. Read more...
Best Outdoors Features the Waterline Clog: "The Perfect Shoe for the New Season"
Best Outdoors Features the Waterline Clog: "The Perfect Shoe for the New Season"
Outdoor specialists Best Outdoors put the spotlight on the Grubs Waterline Clog — the slip-on, fully waterproof shoe built for the kind of in-between days that don't need a full... Read more...
The Gambling Angler Reviews the Bearline 8.5: "Boots You Stop Thinking About"
The Gambling Angler Reviews the Bearline 8.5: "Boots You Stop Thinking About"
A seasoned sea angler at The Gambling Angler puts the Grubs Bearline 8.5 through its paces on rocky shorelines — and comes away with one of the warmest reviews we've... Read more...
CWB Magazine: New Colours and Designs for Muddies® Puddle Boots
CWB Magazine: New Colours and Designs for Muddies® Puddle Boots
CWB Magazine reports on the latest expansion of the Muddies® range — new vibrant colours and designs from the Grubs Boots family-owned children's brand. Read more...
BizzieBaby Reviews Grubs Muddies® Buggy Boots: A Toddler-Walk Essential
BizzieBaby Reviews Grubs Muddies® Buggy Boots: A Toddler-Walk Essential
Family review site BizzieBaby tries the Muddies® Buggy Boot — a soft-soled, waterproof boot designed specifically for the brilliant chaos of toddlers learning to walk. Read more...
OMOTG: "No Puddle Left Unsplashed" — The Muddies Collection Reviewed
OMOTG: "No Puddle Left Unsplashed" — The Muddies Collection Reviewed
OMOTG Travel & Lifestyle introduce parents to the Muddies® collection — Grubs' kids' boot brand built so that no puddle gets left unsplashed. Every wet pavement, sorted. Read more...
BizzieBaby Reviews the Grubs Waterline Clog: "The Perfect Shoe for the New Season"
BizzieBaby Reviews the Grubs Waterline Clog: "The Perfect Shoe for the New Season"
BizzieBaby — one of the UK's most respected family review sites — calls the Grubs Waterline Clog the perfect shoe for the new season. Slip-on convenience meets all-day comfort. Read more...
David Foster, CEO of GRUBS.
Interview with David Foster CEO of Grubs boots on the Background to the new Sport Equestrian ™ range.
Q: We have seen a lot of the GRUBS® brand around the equine market, but are you new to making equestrian boots? Not at all, we were the first to... Read more...
Best Outdoors Reviews the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0 Wellington Boot
Best Outdoors Reviews the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0 Wellington Boot
Hiking and outdoor specialists Best Outdoors take the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0 onto British trails — and report back on grip, comfort and weatherproofing for all-day walks. Read more...
Welsh Country: SUPERLITE® Shoreline Boots from Grubs Are "Just Perfect"
Welsh Country: SUPERLITE® Shoreline Boots from Grubs Are "Just Perfect"
Welsh Country magazine review the SHORELINE 4.0™ from Grubs — insulated, waterproof, with excellent grip and made for all-day comfort. Their verdict: "Just perfect!" Read more...
Health & Safety Matters Spotlights the CERAMIC Range: Boots Engineered for Work
Health & Safety Matters Spotlights the CERAMIC Range: Boots Engineered for Work
The leading UK health and safety publication highlights our CERAMIC and Ceramic Driver work boots — engineered for demanding environments, built for all-day comfort. Read more...
Grubs Boots Wellies for Women
Wellies for Women: The 2026 Buying Guide to Grubs Women's Wellington Boots
Looking for wellies for ladies that actually fit, insulate and last? Our 2026 buying guide pairs the best women's wellington boots in the Grubs range with the use cases they're... Read more...
Grubs MIDLINE 5.0 Violet — wellies for wide calves
Wellies for Wide Calves, Wide Fit & Infants: The Complete Grubs Sizing Guide
A no-nonsense fit guide for everyone who's ever bought wellies that didn't fit. Wide calves, wide feet, narrow calves, infant sizes — the boots, the measurements, and the rules of... Read more...
Grubs SHORELINE 4.0 — ankle wellies in stormy grey
Ankle Wellies, Tall Wellies & Clog-Style Wellies: A Height-by-Height Guide
Should you buy ankle wellies, calf-height wellies, tall wellies — or a clog-style slip-on for the days that don't need a full boot? Our height-by-height guide pairs every Grubs wellington... Read more...
Grubs TREELINE 8.5 — wellies with neoprene insulation
Neoprene Wellies Explained: The Insulation Behind Britain's Warmest Wellington Boots
What does it really mean to buy wellies with neoprene? We break down 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 8.5mm INSUFOAM-ULTRA™ neoprene wellies, what each one is for, and how they compare... Read more...
OMOTG Travel Reviews the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0: "Boots for All Occasions"
OMOTG Travel Reviews the SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0: "Boots for All Occasions"
Global travel and lifestyle magazine OMOTG puts our SUPERLITE® Shoreline 4.0 wellington through its paces — and finds it earns its keep across town, country and coast. Read more...
Muddies Goes Barefoot: Grubs Steps Up International Expansion at the New York Children's Show
Muddies Goes Barefoot: Grubs Steps Up International Expansion at the New York Children's Show
CWB Magazine reports on the launch of Muddies' first barefoot range and Grubs' US debut at the New York Children's Show — a milestone moment for our family-owned British boot... Read more...
Grub’s Boots Triumphs as Family Business of the Year at Bolton News Business Awards 2025
Grub’s Boots Triumphs as Family Business of the Year at Bolton News Business Awards 2025
We are absolutely delighted to share that Grub’s Boots has been named Family Business of the Year at the Bolton News Business Awards 2025! See the official announcement here: View... Read more...
The Grubs Boots family team proudly receiving the Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Business of the Year Award
Grubs Boots Wins Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Business of the Year Award
WOW… We are absolutely delighted to announce that Grubs Boots has won the Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Business of the Year Award! This incredible recognition was awarded by The Bolton... Read more...
Introducing the Ultra-Lightweight Tideline™
Introducing the Ultra-Lightweight Tideline™
The new Tideline™ an ultra-lightweight ladies boot whether out walking in the woods or simply wanting to keep your feet warm and dry out in the park. TIDELINE OLIVE The... Read more...
Introducing Chainamic
Introducing Chainamic
New for 2020 the Grub’s CHAINAMIC™ for example has been put through vigorous Type Testing with the world’s leading testing facilities, SATRA, to create the first patent pending, insulated neoprene... Read more...
Grub’s Discover The Muddy Dog Challenge
Grub’s Discover The Muddy Dog Challenge
THE team at performance footwear specialists, Grub’s Boots are taking up the Muddy Dog Challenge in a bid to out their products to the test! Makers of the Best British... Read more...
GRUBS Introduce new leather work boots for men and women.
GRUBS Introduce new leather work boots for men and women.
FURY™: An Australian, V-Cut three piece water resistant full grain Iberian, double stitched leather upper. Dealer style work boot with oil/acid resistant sole andCOMFORTlining. FURY™ also features an oil and... Read more...
Grubs reaps awards at BETA
Grubs reaps awards at BETA
Grubs reaped the highly commended award at BETA this January for our new premium dealer boot: The CYCLONE is an Australian, V-Cut three piece water resistant full grain Iberian leather... Read more...
FITNESS WALKING, EFFECTIVE, HEALTHY YET GENTLE.
FITNESS WALKING, EFFECTIVE, HEALTHY YET GENTLE.
GRUBS Discover is waterproof and designed for walking. Walking for Fitness is a natural and straight forward activity, in which anyone can participate to feel good and stay in shape.... Read more...
Discover shoe in Fuchsia and Mint
Grubs Stand up to the Nordic Walking Technique Test
Discover shoe in Fuchsia and Mint Nordic walkers are really fussy about shoes at NWUK, and our requirements are pretty simple… Number one priority isCOMFORT!We want to be out with... Read more...
Grubs Stand up to the Nordic Walking Technique Test
Grubs Stand up to the Nordic Walking Technique Test
Discover shoe in Fuchsia and Mint Nordic walkers are really fussy about shoes at NWUK, and our requirements are pretty simple… Number one priority isCOMFORT!We want to be out with... Read more...
Winter walk Sandside to Arnside and return
Winter walk Sandside to Arnside and return
The Langdales viewed from Sandside The view across the Kent estuary area of Morecombe Bay has to be on of the most exceptional in England and it draws visitors from... Read more...
No More Cold Feet - Thanks To Grub’s
No More Cold Feet - Thanks To Grub’s
With the cooler weather making an appearance, boots to keep your feet warm and cosy are essential and for Gem Kingaby, she has definitely found the right pair for her.... Read more...
Frostline Autumn Winter 2018/19 colours are new in
Frostline Autumn Winter 2018/19 colours are new in
Ocean and Scarlet Two new seasonal colours have just hit the shelves of a Grubs retailer near you.  with the darker nights of September just around the corner the new... Read more...
Event Rider Completes Epic 100km Walk for Charity
Event Rider Completes Epic 100km Walk for Charity
Claire Fielding, eventing ambassador and supporter of Grub’s Boots, is no stranger to throwing herself in to challenges, and recently she completed one of her biggest tests to date, walking... Read more...
21km coastal walk in Discover walking shoes.
21km coastal walk in Discover walking shoes.
DISCOVER in Charcoal/Black RRP £119.95 It was a beautiful sunny day with a brisk north westerly wind so we decided a low level walk would be preferable. The tide was... Read more...
Former International athlete Steve Kenyon Discovers New Zealand
Former International athlete Steve Kenyon Discovers New Zealand
I have been wear testing the Grubs Discover shoes for sometime nowand I have to say I think they are great.I have been wearing them since March, took them to... Read more...