Rooted in Tradition, Carried in Comfort – My Galway Boots from Dubarry of Ireland

Dubarry of Ireland boots are iconic—rugged yet elegant, and perfect for cosy, country living. In every step, there is a story, so here is my ode to the Galway Boot. 

There’s a certain kind of magic stitched into my Dubarry Galway boots. From the moment I first slipped them on, I felt like I’d stepped into something more than footwear—I stepped into a new way of life.

They’ve carried me through early morning dew on farmers fields, the hush of a woodland path after rain, and the cobbled charm of small villages where the tearoom kettle’s always just boiled. No matter the weather—sunshine or sideways rain—they’ve never let me down. Warm, dry, and dependable, they’ve become my everyday companion.

But it’s more than their resilience. There’s comfort in their familiar creak, in the way they hold the shape of my journey. They’re not just boots—they’re a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and find joy in the little things: a large puddle jumped, a dog at your heels, the scent of peat in the distance.

Some people wear boots. I live in mine.

I still remember the day I bought my first pair of Dubarry Galway boots. It was 2020, right in the midst of the pandemic and lockdown. The box alone felt special—like opening a promise of something timeless. Back when we were granted one daily walk, my Dubarrys were my companion on those solo exercises. And from the first wear, they fit not just my feet, but my way of life.

These boots have been with me every step of the way—through misty mornings, wandering the fields of sheep grazing, I even hiked in them! They’re not just shoes. They’re the rhythm of my weekend escapes to the country air. The sound they make on old wooden floorboards, the way they cradle warmth on a frosty morning—they were made not only for British weather, but for the British sensibility.

Crafted with that signature GORE-TEX lining and leather that looks better with aging, Dubarry boots are the kind of quality you pass down, the kind that remembers every story you’ve stepped into. They hold up against weather and wear, but more than that, they hold memories.

Sometimes I’ll glance down at the scuff marks, each one like a bookmark in a well-loved novel—there’s the nick from the garden gate, the dry muddy splatter from the day I ran through a cow filled field, the crease from kneeling by the hearth to light the first fire of autumn.

It’s funny how something as simple as a boot can become part of who you are. But then, Dubarry never makes anything simple. They make things with care, with tradition, and with a quiet kind of grace that feels like home.

You can shop for the Galway boots here. My pairs are Walnut and Navy/Brown colours.