subject: Hunter Wellies: Popular Wellington Boots [print this page] When it is time for the festival season, the outdoor festivalgoers always try to look their best in stylish outdoor outfits paired with a pair of stunning Hunter Wellies. The knee-high Wellington boots, lovingly called the wellies, are sold under different brand names. However, the rubber boots that were originally produced by the North British Rubber Company, later known as Hunter Boot Ltd, are still the preferred wellies for adults and kids.
The Hunter Wellies were historically created as protective footwear for soldiers working in flooded terrains during the World Wars. By the time the Second World War ended, the Hunter Wellies or the Hunter Boots became the most popular outdoor footwear for people of all ages.
The use of Hunter Wellies is not solely limited to wet and cold weather conditions. The knee-high boots are also popular in fashion circles as the stylish footwear that can complement short and skimpy dresses.
Original Hunter Wellies
The iconic knee-high Hunter Wellington Boots, introduced in the 1950s, is recognized as super stylish outdoor footwear worldwide. The original Hunter boots have evolved over the years into a variety of colorful and patterned versions of the classic wellies. The handmade boots are carefully crafted to retain the prominent features of the traditional wellies. They are lightweight and waterproof with the classic Hunter buckle on the side of the calf top. The boots are roomy and comfortable, ensuring an orthopaedic fit. You can tread comfortably on all types of terrain in your Hunter Wellies.
Contemporary Hunter Wellies
Footwear designers have used their creativity in designing the stunning contemporary Wellington boots. Adjustable two-in-one wellies can be worn as ankle boots or as conventional long wellies by buckling the calf piece under the arch of the foot. Departing from the traditional buckled style, the new generation hunter boots now look stunning with laces looped through metallic rings. The masculine appearance of the classic Wellingtons Boots is enhanced with rows of metal-looking studs placed on rubber straps. Fashion conscious women who closely follow the latest trends in the fashion circles can always boast of their high-heeled Wellington boots in parties. With the availability of contemporary Hunter Wellies in a variety of textures and patterns, an appropriate pair of Wellington boots is available for any occasion.
Hunter Wellies are stunning and comfortable. They are lightweight and water resistant. This footwear amalgamates style with comfort. They provide comfortable grip, enabling wearers to walk comfortably on slippery and messy surfaces.
