Red Wellies

Red Wellington Boots

You may be tempted to take these red Wellington boots for granted, most people do. After all, everyone knows that red wellington boots have been around for eons and that you can always depend upon red Wellington boots to keep your feet cosy and dry. You probably also know that no other brand has the wide variety of colors, patterns and styles of red wellingtons that are currently on offer at easy wellies. Before there were ever red Wellington boots, you had your choice of black and olive-drab, only intended to serve the functional aspect of the boot. In the trenches, in the bogs or on the moors, who cared if you had red wellies? But today we are lucky to have fashionable Red Wellingtons in numerous styles, to include the Hunter Original Tall Red Wellingtons, the Tall Gloss Pillar Box Red Wellington boots and many others. Worn for their incredible ability to keep your feet dry and warm, we also want to look good. And rather than trudging the bogs or the moors, many of us, instead, are traipsing the avenues. Red Wellington boots have kept up with the times!

So, where did red Wellington boots come from and how did they get so darned trendy? First made of leather in the early 18th century, the Wellington boot, named after the man who envisioned and popularized it, Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, is now a world-famous icon for waterproof, fashionable red wellington boots. Taking its rubber form after the vulcanization process for natural rubber had been borne, sometime around 1852; Europe was enamored of an attractive and sturdy boot that would keep the feet warm and completely dry. Generations of Europeans had labored in soggy wooden clogs in boggy fields; the wholly water-proof  red Wellington rubber boot was a huge overnight success. Throughout the years the red Wellington boot has found its place in history, keeping soldier’s, laborers’ and farmer’s feet clean and dry, even in the very worst conditions. They are still coveted, adored and worn every day by millions because their quality and comfort has never waned. When you buy a red Wellington boot, you expect durability, you expect style and you expect to love to wear the boot. Red Wellington boots will always meet your expectations.

Our collection of red Wellington boots spans the functional to the frivolous and caters to every foot that loves a red Wellington boot. The Wedge Wellies Freedom Flex red Wellington boot is one of our newest styles. The black wedge heel provides more stability, while the more flexible red and black-decorated calf and upper accommodates those voluptuous ladies who need a bit more room in the calf. We also offer a wide range of red hues. Take a look at the Aigle Venise Crimson Chic Urban Welly, one of our deepest red wellington boots, or the Aigle Angletine Coquelicot Poppy Red Wellington boot, a most popular style and shade this year. We have the Hunter Original Tall Gloss Cranberry Red Wellington boot and we have the Funky Lipstick Wellies that feature a black background with lipstick red “smacks” for fun. And don’t forget the kids! Our Aigle Childrens Fur Lined Snow Boot is one red Wellington boot that combines form and function so well. Easy to slip on, with a laced quilted upper, the fur lining of this kid-sized red Wellington boot will keep their toes dry and toasty. And what kid would not love a pair of red Wellington boots of their own? Wellington boots are tough enough to be handed down from brother to sister to cousin!