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We are in October. I know it’s ridiculously hot at the moment, but be under no illusion that the weather is bound to take a drastic and horrifying turn, and it will happen soon (sorry I’m really not trying to jinx it). Along with the fun boot shopping – leather riding boot, UGGs, patterned cowboy boot, whatever takes your fancy this season – everyone needs a good pair of wellington boots.
You can get some great wellies from all sorts of shops on the High Street, but if you are more of an extreme wearer I would really recommend spending a bit more on some wellies that you can keep for years. I get a fair bit of use out of my wellies at festivals and dog walking, and I have completely fallen in love with my new Hunters. They are so comfortable and sturdy, which is what you want from a wellington really.
The Hunter Boot company saw a 120% rise in sales last year, helped by improved distribution and greater range of styles. Originally a Scottish company, Hunter have benefitted from the boom in heritage trends and back to British mentality. They have expanded to new foreign markets at just the right time.
Hunter have collaborated with Jimmy Choo, created a funky festival range, added a leather boot collection, and even experimented with ballet flats. They sell to men, women and kids, and stock umbrellas, socks and bags.
So there might be more to Hunter than wellies, but wellies are what they will always do best. The Regent Hurlingham (£195) is a mighty fine wellington boot; slim fitting, and available in black or a scrummy purple, it will suit the town or country wearer. Another stylish choice is the Adley (£135), which is calf height with a shearling cuff and lace up front. The extreme wearer will need no other than the Osten (£150). The Osten is a thigh high, wader style fashion boot made cool with the Hunter badge and bright colour variations.
P.S. I got my Hunters from Brand Alley !
