The secret of Hunter Wellington boots

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Along with fish and chips and fried breakfasts, Hunter Wellington boots are one of the things that are considered to be very British. They are loved by everyone, from young children who have just put on their first pair to men and women who have worn through a few pairs over many years of walking. Hunter Wellington boots have such a wide-ranging appeal that it is unusual to find a house in the countryside without at least one pair of them.

Hunter has a number of wellies in its range to cater for all tastes and uses. Farmers across the UK pull on their Hunter Galloways before a long day out in the fields to keep their feet dry and warm, whilst parents hope the Hunter Original Childrens will protect their childs trousers from the splashes of mud and water that come from jumped-in puddles. Hunter Sovereigns are worn by people off grouse and pheasant shooting, whilst those who simply want a pair of traditional wellies that will serve them well in a range of situations usually own some Hunter Classics.

So what makes Hunter Wellington boots so special? Other companies have made wellies but Hunter remains by far the most well-known manufacturer and the humble Hunter welly is now widely regarded as almost a British institution.

The Hunter secret

The secret behind the success of Hunter Wellington boots lies in the manufacturers unwavering conviction that they will only give the welly-wearing public really exceptional boots. To achieve this challenging objective, Hunter takes the view that every part of the process of making their Wellington boots should involve nothing but the best.

For instance, they have a team of rubber technicians who are dedicated to ensuring that the rubber used in Hunter wellies is of consistently fine quality. This way, Hunter can be sure that all of their rubber welly boots perform to the extremely high standards that their customers expect.

However, just fine rubber does not a Hunter welly boot make. It must be carefully worked and formed into the finished product. In order to achieve this transformation, Hunter rubber workers draw on the knowledge gained by their predecessors in the 150-year-old company and combine this with brand new techniques.

One of the most recently-developed Hunter techniques is that of a special latex dipping process. This has revolutionised the way welly boots are made and has brought Hunter Wellington boots into the 21st century.

Another innovative aspect of Hunter Wellington boots are the range of special linings that are employed to make special purpose boots. It employs advanced latex technology and combines it with anti-bacterial nylon for those boots that are designed for use in warm climates - like the Hunter Original - and with sponge neoprene for those intended for use in very cold weather, such as the Hunter Classic (Neoprene).

Hunter Wellington boots and country clothing at Dogwood

Whether you want Hunter Wellington boots for rambling across the countryside, working on the farm, jumping in puddles or simply looking great, you can find an excellent selection at Dogwood. Our range includes traditional models such as the Hunter Original and Hunter Classic, as well as more specialist designs like the Hunter Galloway and the Hunter Abernethy.

As well as Hunter Wellington boots, we also have an excellent choice of country clothing by Hunter. This includes the Hunter Strathclyde, an attractive tweed shooting jacket, the Hunter Carnoustie, a 100% alpaca jumper, and the Hunter Langholm, a jacket for women with a semi-tailored fit.

In addition to our collection of fine country clothing, you can also find a wide selection of equestrian clothing and horse tack at Dogwood. Discover leather saddles from Bates and Stubben, synthetic saddles made by Wintec, and a whole host of other beautifully-crafted tack and horse riding equipment.

Our range of equestrian clothing encompasses jodhpurs, bodywarmers, riding jackets and dressage shirts from the manufacturer Dublin, as well as riding hats from Charles Owen and Sergio Grasso long leather riding boots.

If you would like to find out more about Hunter Wellington boots or anything else at Dogwood, please call 0845 30 10 365.

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