On the topic of Remembrance day,
The production of wellington boots dramatically increased due to the advent of WW1 when Hunter (then called North British Rubber Company) was asked by the War Office to construct a sturdy boot suitable for trench conditions. You can imagine the impact they had on the soldiers! Without proper foot protection, many suffered "trench foot" which could have meant amputation if left untreated.
When they were called once again in WW2, 80% of the production of wellies was for war materials. They were an essential.
The production of wellington boots dramatically increased due to the advent of WW1 when Hunter (then called North British Rubber Company) was asked by the War Office to construct a sturdy boot suitable for trench conditions. You can imagine the impact they had on the soldiers! Without proper foot protection, many suffered "trench foot" which could have meant amputation if left untreated.
When they were called once again in WW2, 80% of the production of wellies was for war materials. They were an essential.
new in stock:
coming soon:
RHS floral in black mix
regent st. james tweed in navy
regent neoprene in black
melrose tall
thurloe in black
huntress in black
original tall in pewter
original tall pillar box red
striped cuff welly socks in multi heather
navy cable cuff
short welly sock in cream
short welly sock in red
short welly sock in black
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