The Ten Best Wellies

George - £10

Asda offers these bright wellies at the bargain price of just a tenner. Cut low to the shin, they are perfect for splashing around - just don't go wading in too deep.

www.george.com; 0500 100 055

Burberry - £175

These kinky boots from the classic designer brand Burberry have a shiny black finish embellished with diamond-shaped studs, perfect for rocking out whatever the weather.

www.burberry.com; 0700 078 5676

Joules - £19

So good, these come with a guarantee. Flexibility, waterproofing, colourfastness, resistance to perishing and strength of bonding are guaranteed for 12 months. Impressive stuff.

www.joulesclothing.com; 0845 606 6871

Hunter - £65

Longer in leg height than your average wellies, these classic boots are the height of comfort thanks to their moulded soles. They are a sensible, practical choice.

www.toast.co.uk; 0844 557 5200

Millets - £29.99

Celia Birtwell has added another string to her designing bow with these cute boots. The pale-blue design is typical of her highly covetable, whimsical prints.

www.millets.co.uk; 0800 389 5861

Homebase - £24.99

Keen gardeners can pick up a pair of these pretty wellies while stocking up on their bedding plants at Homebase. The black floral pattern is subtle and feminine.

www.homebase.co.uk; 0845 077 8888

Next - £20

You can always rely on Next to stock wardrobe necessities. Their festival-friendly wellies come in classic black but are perked up with stylish white polka dots.

www.next.co.uk; 0870 243 5435

Office - £25

Stand out in the crowd with some shocking-pink wellies. Too girlie? Fear not: they also come in black, green and yellow to keep your rock-chick credentials intact.

www.office.co.uk; 0845 058 0777

La Redoute - £59

Christian Lacroix's collaboration with the French mail-order company La Redoute includes these madly printed wellies. You certainly won't get lost in the festival crowds wearing these.

www.laredoute.co.uk; 0844 842 2222

Hunter - £69

A new take on the traditional Hunter wellies. Daringly low cut, they have laces, which look cool and will keep your boots in place during a stride through a sticky quagmire.

www.toast.co.uk; 0844 557 5200