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Wellington Boots
Describes history, styles, and other Wellington Boots information
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Wellington Boots
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History of the Wellington Boot
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The Wellington boot, also known as a welly, a wellie, a gumboot or a rubber boot, is a type of boot based upon Hessian boots. It was worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and fashionable among the British aristocracy in the early 19th century.
Designer Wellington Boots
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Designer Wellington Boots are stylish and comfortable. Men, women, and child sizes are made by most Wellington Boot manufacturers.
Sizes
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From small to large sizes, - a wide range of sizes for both children and adults – websites offer the brightest colours and highest quality. The highest quality Wellington Boots come from manufacturers based in the UK such as Hunter Wellington Boots.
Styles
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Wellington Boots come in a variety of styles including patterned and plain. Popular brands have puzzle shapes, flowers, or just colourful stripes. Popular colours are red, pink, green, blue, and purple. Prices range from £5 to £100 for the latest fashionable Wellington Boots. Green Wellingtons are most popular in Britain, while black Wellingtons, particularly with red or green soles, remain the favourite of Canadians. Yellow-soled black Wellingtons are often seen in the US, in addition to Canadian styles. Wellingtons specifically made for cold weather, lined with warm insulating material, are especially popular during Canadian winters.
Common sizes are:
• Height: sizes EU 36-38 is 38 cm
• Height: sizes EU 39-41 is 40 cm
• Height: sizes EU 42-47 is 42 cm
Other related items
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Websites selling Wellington Boots often sell other items including rain coats, clothes stands, coat stands, Christmas gifts, hat stands, and Wellington boot stands.
Boot Racks
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Wellington Boot stands are “boot racks for Wellies”. A Wellington boot stand is made of metal or wood. Usually wooden stands have pegs or spikes to place the boots upside over the peg to dry. The stands can hold between three and ten boots. Vertical stands save space and can be mounted at the front entrance of your house before bringing in mud and water from a wet rainy day out. Wooden Wellington boot stands cost between £20 and £50 whilst metal Wellington boot stands cost between £30 and £100. They are usually made to order and ship promptly. Buying them off ebay – search for the keyword “Boot rack” or “Boot stand”.
Wanging
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In the UK wellie wanging is a fun sport which involves throwing Wellington boots as far as possible.
Gumboot Dances in Africa
South African miners have a gum boot dance where hands are beaten against the boots to create rhythm.
Materials Used
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Wellington Boots are made from a variety of materials. The classic Wellington boot is made from rubber (gumboots) lined with neoprene or cotton. Neoprene is less comfortable than cotton. Cotton lined boots are warmer and more comfortable however neoprene dries quicker.
Wellie Boot Bags
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Wellie Boot Bags are cute bags to help you (or your children) carry their Wellington Boots to school or for changing from trainers/jogging shoes. The bag has a handle and keeps the Boots stored vertically in a compact unit. Worth it if you have expensive designer Wellington Boots.
Purchasing
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