FUNCOO PLUS Toddler Wellies Review: cute unicorn boots that mostly do the job

I’ve been using these FUNCOO PLUS unicorn wellies for my toddler for a few weeks now, mostly for the usual British mix of drizzle, muddy playgrounds and the odd proper downpour. I’m not a boot expert, I just wanted something my kid could pull on alone, that kept feet dry, and didn’t fall apart after two puddle sessions. So this is just my straight, everyday parent take, not a fancy review.

My daughter is usually picky with shoes, but she went for these unicorn boots straight out of the box. That’s already a win, because getting a toddler out the door is hard enough without a shoe battle. We took them out the same day for a walk in wet grass and some heavy puddle stomping, so they got a decent test right away, not just a quick try-on in the living room.

In practice, the boots do the basics: they’re properly waterproof, easy to rinse off, and light enough that my kid doesn’t complain after ten minutes. But they’re not perfect. The main weak spot is the handles, which feel like the first thing that might give up if your kid pulls on them hard or uses them as a toy. I haven’t ripped them yet, but you can tell they’re not indestructible, and some reviews back that up.

Overall, my first impression is that these are pretty solid everyday wellies for the price: cute design, good grip, and no leaks so far. If you’re expecting heavy-duty hiking boots, that’s not what this is. If you want something fun, practical and okay for regular park and nursery use, they get the job done, with a couple of small caveats I’ll get into below.

Price-wise, these sit in that middle range: not bargain-bin cheap, not high-end brand expensive. For what you get – properly waterproof rubber boots, fun design, decent comfort and grip – I’d say the value is pretty solid. You’re not paying just for the unicorn print; the actual construction of the boot (ignoring the handles for a second) feels better than the cheapest supermarket wellies we’ve tried, which tend to crack or leak quickly.

Compared to more premium kids’ brands that charge a lot more for similar features (handles, prints, decent sole), FUNCOO PLUS is a good compromise. You lose a bit on the heavy-duty feel of the handles and maybe some long-term toughness, but you save a chunk of money. For a pair that will probably be outgrown in a year or so, that trade-off makes sense to me. I’d rather pay this price, get a season or two of solid use, and then size up, than overspend on something my kid might lose at nursery.

The Amazon rating of 4.7/5 lines up with my experience. Most people seem happy: dry feet, kids like the design, and only a few complaints, mainly about the handles. If the handles were reinforced a bit more, I’d happily call this excellent value. As they are, I’d still say it’s good value, just with that small warning attached. You’re getting a boot that works well for normal rainy days, not a tank that’ll survive years of hardcore abuse.

If your budget is tight and you just need functional, cute wellies for everyday use, these make sense. If you know your kid destroys everything or you want boots to pass down through multiple siblings, it might be worth spending more on a tougher brand. For most average use cases though – school run, park, garden – the price-to-performance ratio here is perfectly reasonable.

The design is very much kid-first: bright unicorn pattern, simple pull-on shape, and the two big handles that are basically the selling point for toddlers. My daughter figured out how to get them on by herself in one go, which is rare. The handles are big enough for small hands, even with slightly chunky sleeves in the way. From a parent point of view, that alone makes mornings easier – less wrestling, more "you do it yourself".

The unicorn print itself looks decent. The colours are clear, not washed out, and after a few muddy outings and rinses with the hose, the design hasn’t started peeling or fading. It’s printed on rubber, so I wasn’t expecting miracles, but so far it’s holding up better than some supermarket wellies we had before that scuffed badly in a week. The style is definitely on the fun and loud side – my kid loves it, I just accept it.

Now the downside: the handles don’t feel super strong. They’re fine for normal use – kid puts fingers through, pulls up, walks off. But if your child is the type to yank on things, swing the boots by the handles, or use them as a hook point to drag the boots across the floor, I can see them tearing. One Amazon reviewer said the handles pulled off easily, and I understand why. They’re attached, but not reinforced like some higher-end brands. I try to remind my daughter not to swing them around by the handles when they’re full of mud.

Overall, the design is practical and kid-attractive, but not heavy-duty. The shape is classic: closed toe, flat heel, medium height that covers enough of the calf to handle puddles without being too stiff around the leg. If you want boots that look fun and help a toddler learn to put shoes on alone, they’re good. If you want something bombproof for serious outdoor adventures, you might want to look at more rugged (and more expensive) options.

Comfort-wise, my main test is simple: does my kid try to take them off after ten minutes, or does she happily run around in them? With these unicorn wellies, she kept them on for a full morning at the park – puddles, sandpit, wet grass – with no complaints about rubbing or heavy feet. For kids’ boots, that’s a good sign. She’s worn some stiffer wellies in the past and immediately asked for her trainers instead.

The weight is reasonable. They’re not ultra-light foam boots, but they’re lighter than some thick winter wellies we’ve had. My daughter can run, climb and stomp without looking like she’s dragging weights around. The shaft of the boot is soft enough around the calf that it doesn’t dig in, even when she squats down to poke at things in the mud. No red marks on her legs afterwards, which I’ve seen with stiffer boots.

Inside, the lining and insole help a bit with comfort. The fabric lining stops that cold, sticky feeling you get with bare rubber, and the insole adds a little cushioning. It’s not like a trainer, but for a rain boot, it’s okay. I usually put her in normal cotton socks or slightly thicker ones if it’s chilly. On colder days, I’d say you still need warm socks, because these are not insulated snow boots – they’re just rubber with a thin lining. In autumn and mild winter, that’s fine, but for freezing temperatures, I’d want something warmer.

The only small niggle is that the fit is a bit roomy, which is normal for wellies but can make them feel a bit slippy inside if your child has narrow feet. The removable insole helps, and you can always add a second insole or thicker socks to tighten things up. Overall, my kid seems comfortable in them for a couple of hours at a time, and she doesn’t fight wearing them, which for me is the main comfort metric.

The boots are made mainly from rubber on the outside with a cotton/polyester lining inside and a rubber sole. In the hand, they feel reasonably sturdy without being bricks. Compared to a pair of supermarket budget wellies we had before, the rubber on these feels a bit thicker and more even, especially around the toe and heel. The brand mentions a one-piece leak-proof design, and looking closely, there aren’t obvious seams where water would sneak in near the sole.

Inside, the lining is basic but does the job. It’s not fluffy fleece, just a fabric layer that stops your kid’s foot from sticking to bare rubber. The insole is removable and made of polyester on top with some cushioning underneath. It’s nothing fancy, but after a few hours out in the park, my daughter didn’t complain about sore feet, which is all I really need. If you want more support, you could easily swap in a better insole from another pair of kids’ shoes.

In terms of smell and feel, the rubber is fine. There was a mild rubber smell when I opened the package, but it faded quickly and wasn’t anything like those cheap plastic toys that stink up a room. The outside surface is smooth and easy to clean – mud doesn’t cling too badly, and a quick rinse with the hose or under the tap gets them looking decent again. The non-slip sole is also rubber, with a pattern that gives decent grip on wet pavement and grass. It’s not super soft, so it should last a while before wearing down.

If I’m picky, the only thing that feels slightly cheaper is the way the handles are joined to the boot. The rubber there doesn’t feel as thick, and you can tell that’s where costs have been saved. For the price range though, overall materials feel pretty solid and perfectly fine for regular kid use in spring, autumn and mild winter conditions.

After a few weeks of regular use – a few times a week, lots of puddles, muddy grass, and sandbox abuse – the boots are holding up pretty well. The rubber hasn’t cracked, the sole still looks almost new, and the unicorn print hasn’t flaked off. Compared to a cheaper pair we had before that started to split at the flex points, these feel more solid in the actual boot part. For the price, I’d say the base durability is decent.

The main concern, again, is the handles. I’ve been careful because I read that one review saying they pulled off easily. I told my daughter not to swing the boots around by them, and so far they’re still attached with no visible tearing. But if I pull hard on them myself, I can feel they’re not reinforced like some more expensive brands. So I’d rate the durability of the boot itself as good, but the durability of the handles as "okay but not great". If your kid is rough with their stuff, that’s the part most likely to fail first.

On the positive side, the boots handle cleaning and drying well. I’ve hosed them down multiple times, left them to dry in the hallway or near a radiator (not on it), and the rubber hasn’t gone weird or sticky. No peeling, no strange warping. The lining inside also hasn’t bunched up or come loose. The insole can move around a bit if your kid pulls their foot out fast, but that’s normal and easy to fix by pushing it back in place.

Realistically, I don’t expect kids’ wellies to last for years because they usually get outgrown before they die. For one or two seasons of normal toddler use – nursery runs, weekend walks, garden play – these feel like they’ll last. If you’re planning to pass them down to several kids in a row, you might want something tougher, but for one child’s regular use, they seem good enough with a bit of care around the handles.

In day-to-day use, the waterproofing has been solid so far. We’ve done puddles deep enough to cover the whole sole, walks through wet grass, and some light rain, and my daughter’s socks have stayed dry every time. I checked inside after a particularly splashy session at the park and there was no dampness or seeping around the sole. For basic kid use – school run, playground, garden – they do the job without any drama.

The grip is also decent. The soles have a proper tread, not just a flat rubber surface. On wet pavement and slightly muddy paths, my kid didn’t slip, even when she was running and stomping like a maniac. I wouldn’t rely on them for icy conditions – they’re not winter hiking boots – but for standard rain and slush, they feel safe enough. One Amazon review mentioned they’re not slippery, and I agree with that from what I’ve seen.

Where the performance drops a bit is the handles. Functionally, they’re great for getting the boots on and off. My daughter can do it herself, which is huge for independence. But in terms of durability, they feel like the first thing that might fail. If your kid is gentle and just uses them to pull the boots on, you’ll probably be fine. If your kid likes to swing the boots around by the handles or yank them hard, don’t be surprised if one eventually tears – and there’s already an Amazon review saying exactly that.

Overall, in real life, these boots are good performers for regular rainy-day use. They keep feet dry, they grip the ground, and they’re easy to clean. They’re not built like industrial safety boots, but for normal toddler chaos in parks, gardens and on the school run, they hold up well enough. Just maybe teach your kid not to treat the handles like a built-in carrying strap for wild swinging.

Out of the box, you get exactly what’s shown on Amazon: one pair of unicorn-pattern wellies, no extra accessories, no fancy packaging. Mine came in a basic plastic bag inside a plain cardboard box. Nothing premium, but honestly, they’re kids’ boots – I’d rather the money go into the product than a shiny box that goes straight in the bin. The boots arrived clean, no strong chemical smell, and the print on both boots was aligned, which is not always the case with cheap kids’ stuff.

The pair I have is size 11 UK Child, and it matches pretty well with other size 11 shoes my daughter wears. There’s a bit of room for thicker socks, which is good for colder weather, but not so much that she’s tripping over them. Inside, there’s a removable insole with a soft-ish feel. It’s not luxury cushioning but it’s nicer than standing straight on hard rubber. One Amazon reviewer mentioned an inner comfort sole, and that lines up with what I got.

On the outside, you’ve got the two handles on each boot, the unicorn print, and a fairly thick sole with a visible tread pattern. The overall look is very kid-focused: bright, colourful, and clearly made to appeal to toddlers rather than adults. If you’re into neutral, minimalist kids’ gear, this is not that. My kid, on the other hand, was instantly sold just by the unicorns, which frankly matters more than my taste here.

From a practical point of view, the presentation is simple but fine. No instructions, but you don’t really need them: pull them on, hose them down when they’re muddy, let them dry. The main thing to know from the start is that they are rubber boots with a fabric-lined interior, not insulated snow boots. They’re clearly meant for rain, mud and wet grass, not deep winter minus temperatures.