Hunter Wellies
Hunter Wellies provide you great comfort and fit all year round.
First making their appearance in 1817, at a time where men's fashion was going through significant changes as gentlemen swapped their knee breeches in favour of trousers. Hunter Wellies are high performance wellingtons, featuring the latest technology for the field and countryside.
Hunter boots are designed to match the anatomy of your feet and calves for a snug and comfortable fit. Perfect for everything from shopping, walking the dog to working on farms or even festival-goers. Hunter Wellies maintain an excellent fit throughout and give you a full range of movement. The stable design is perfect to take on slippery terrain with confidence. They offer comfort throughout the day on your feet over a wide range of surfaces, which has made Hunter a popular choice for lovers of the countryside and ideal in the mud and rain at UK summer festivals.
Purchase your red Hunter wellies today and prepare yourself for the seasons. Red Hunter wellies are a must-have fashion statement delivering you all year round comfort. Hunter wellies are perfect for everything from shopping with friends, walking the dog in the snow to jumping around in puddles. Red Hunter wellies are a fantastic everyday boot. Don't forget to team up with...
Black Hunter wellies are a fantastic general use wellington boot. Black Hunter wellies are perfect for everything from shopping to walking the dog. They are lightweight, neat fitting and very comfortable. Hunter wellies have won an iconic design status and they are must-have fashion item whatever the season. Features and Benefits: Uppe...
Childens Hunter wellies come with the safety of our young wearers in mind with reflective safety patches on the back of the boots and reflective labels on the front. These childrens Hunter wellies also come with an drawstring bag, perfect if your kids need to carry them anywhere! Childrens Hunter wellies are non gloss finish. We are now out of stock of the Fucshia b...
Dark Olive Hunter Wellies are perfect for anything from shopping to walking the dog. TheseDark Olive Hunter Wellies are lightweight, great fitting and above all extremely comfortable. Hunter wellies are now a symbol of British life and deliver an orthopaedic fit with all round comfort. Features and Benefits: Made from natural rubber compounds, the Hunters are ...
Violet gloss Hunter Wellies fit great, they’re unbelievably comfortable and they look fantastic! These violet gloss Hunter wellies are absolutely gorgeous, you will love them. Purchase your pair today and get ready for the seasons ahead. Upper: Vulcanised natural rubber construction, built on an orthopaedic last for the legendary Hunter fit. High gloss finis...
Hunter wellies with neoprene have the ability to keep the skin warm and it enhances the internal fit of the boot, keeping your feet snug and happy. Adding a snug neoprene lining to these Hunter Wellies offer another great benefit to this legendary design. Neoprene is a synthetic fibre famed for its insulating properties due to its closed cell construction. It has the abili...
Kids Hunter welly socks are designed to keep your feet warm and snug this winter. Hunter welly socks are designed to complement and personalise your Hunter wellies in terms of fit and purpose. They are made from a soft fleece to ensure they keep your feet cosy and warm. They are not only a practical solution but a great gift idea for kids that love puddles! To discover mo...
Short Hunter wellies are a style based on the iconic Original Tall Hunter welly, the most widely recognised wellington boot. These short Hunter wellies deliver an orthopaedic fit and all round comfort, but is cut shorter on the leg to allow greater flexibility for the wearer. This shorter length makes it easy to slip on and light work of tucking in bulky trousers.These sho...
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Caring for your Hunter Wellies
Due to the type of environments your hunter wellies will be exposed to, the guide below will give your pointers to take care of your hunter wellies to ensure a healthily lifestyle for your boots.
- [1] Wipe clean and leave to dry naturally after use
- [2] Use only cold, soapy water to clean. Never use solvents.
- [3] Store in a cool, dry location and never store boots whilst damp
- [4] Avoid storage near sources of artificial heat or direct sunlight
- [5] Do not store folded or creased
- [6] As Hunter boots are made of natural rubber, a white film may rise to the surface. This is a normal process and it does not affect the performance of the boot.
- [7] The rubber can be kept in peak condition by treating the boot with Hunter Buffer Boot (see product), which is specifically formulated to preserve both colour and flexibility.
For Hunter Wellies with a gloss finish
Due to the natural characteristics of rubber, you may notice that the shine of your boot will fade with time. To revive the shiny appearance, simply buff your boots with a soft dry cloth.
History of Hunter Wellies
The origins of wellingtons
Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington instructed his shoemaker, Hoby of St. James Street London, to modify this 18th century boot. They designed a new boot in soft calfskin leather, removed the trim and made the cut closer around the leg. It was hard wearing for battle, yet comfortable for wearing in the evening. The Iron Duke didn't know what he'd started - the boot was dubbed the 'wellington' and the name has stuck ever since.
Wellingtons boots were made of leather, however in America, where there was more experimentation in shoemaking, producers were beginning to manufacture with rubber. One such entrepreneur, Mr. Henry Lee Norris, moved to Scotland in search of a suitable site to produce rubber footwear here sees the beginning of Hunter's story.
Hunter wellies quickly caught on with patriotic British gentlemen eager to emulate their war hero. Considered fashionable and foppish in the best circles, they remained the main fashion for men through the 1840's. In the 1850's they were more commonly made in the calf high version and in the 1860's they were both superseded by the ankle boot, except for when riding.
Production of the Wellington boot was dramatically boosted with the advent of World War I due to the demand for a sturdy boot suitable for the conditions in flooded trenches. Making the hunter wellies a functional necessity.
Again hunter wellies played an important contribution during World War II. At the outbreak of war in September 1939, although trench warfare was not a feature of the war, the wellington still played an important role. Those forces assigned the task of clearing Holland of the enemy had to work in terrible flooded conditions.
By the end of the war the wellington had become popular among men, women and children for wear in wet weather. The boot had developed to become far roomier with a thick sole and rounded toe. Also, with the rationing of that time, labourers began to use them for daily work.
Hunter wellies are waterproof and are most often made from rubber or a synthetic equivalent. They are usually worn when walking on very wet or muddy ground, or to protect the wearer from industrial chemicals and they are traditionally knee-height.
In Britain, there is a light-hearted sport, known as 'hunter wellies wanging', which involves the throwing of Wellington boots as far as possible.
Hunter wellies, though invented in Britain, are very popular all over the world. In cold climates they were especially useful in springtime, when melting snows leave wet and muddy ground for a couple of months. Children can often be seen wearing them to school and office staff wear them to work to save their shoes.
Green hunter wellies are popular in Britain, while black hunter wellies remain the favourite in Scandinavia and the USA. Hunter Wellies specifically made for cold weather, lined with warm insulating material, are especially popular in Northern Europe.
