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Hunter Wellington boots are well known for their performance in and around the fields, forests and footpaths which make up the British countryside and they are widely used by those who enjoy open air pastimes like shooting, stalking, walking and horse riding. There is simply nothing better than a traditional Hunter welly boot when it comes to keeping your feet and legs protected from mud and water.

It is almost 200 years since the first Wellington boot was invented by the Duke of Wellingtons shoemaker. Hunter Wellington boots have been there since near the beginning and it is testament to the quality of the footwear that the company is still going strong, recently celebrating its 150th anniversary.

Hunter Wellington boots have become an important part of British country life, with millions of pairs sitting in rural houses across the UK. However, it is not only amongst the country community that they have become popular and welly boots - more specifically Hunter welly boots - have recently seen a resurgence as a fashionable item on the high street.

It is thanks to Hunters fantastic reputation as producers of fine quality boots that they are thought of so highly. After all, they are just rubber boots. However, Hunters prestigious status has transformed the humble welly into a highly desirable item of footwear which should be worn alongside other esteemed brands, such as Barbour.

Other Hunter Wellington boots

Although many people only ever hear of Hunter Wellington boots in the context of leisurewear and fashion, some special models of these welly boots also play an important part in protecting people who work in dangerous situations.

Hunter produces a range of safety Wellington boots which have been designed especially for those who need protection not from just mud and water, but also from heavy weights and slippery surfaces. As a result, every Hunter Wellington boot which features in the safety range has steel toe caps which are capable of resisting up to 200 joules of work, as well as special soles to prevent slipping.

The general safety Wellington boots are extra tough, with an integral digging pad on the outsole and a stainless steel midsole, whilst a special line of Hunter Wellington boots, the Hunter Forester, provides special protection from chainsaws. Forester boots also have a heat and oil resistant outsole with multi-directional lugs to ensure exceptional grip.

Hunter also offers a Wellington which has been designed especially for firefighters and as such must be incredibly resistant in challenging conditions. These welly boots have a heel energy absorber and cope very well in slippery situations thanks to their dual density flame, heat and oil resistant soles.

All of Hunters safety Wellington boot range is approved under part 2 of EN345 safety legislation, with firefighting and forestry boots coming under specific sections within this.

The huge range of Hunter wellies at Dogwood

At Dogwood we love to bring you the most exclusive footwear and country clothing so that you can enjoy your rural pastimes without having to worry about the weather or the ground underfoot. As such, we have chosen Hunter Wellingtons to feature as part of our prestigious collection of country footwear.

Hunter Wellington boots are the perfect choices no matter what your favoured sport or activity as they are so wonderfully versatile. We offer a range of models, including the traditional Hunter Classic, the tough Hunter Galloway and the attractive Hunter Classic. Everyone knows taking the children out on a walk can end up being a rather muddy experience so you can also find the Hunter Original for Children within our selection.

If you would like further information about Hunter Wellington boots or another product featured by Dogwood, please telephone us on 0845 30 10 365.

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