Hunter Argyll Wellington Boots
The Hunter Argyll is easily one of our most popular wellington boots with the men and women who make their living within the farming community. A large, kind of sloppy fitting welly boot, they are easy to pull on and take off. Many ladies and gents carry a pair of Hunter Argyll Wellingtons in their truck, so they always have a pair of willies available. You can even order a pair of Hunter Argylls wellingtons to fit over your shoes, if you wish to do so. Often called the “farmer’s Wellington”, no self-respecting farmer or rancher would ever be without a pair of his or her Hunter Argylls; in fact, most own more than one pair of Hunter Argyll wellington boots.
History, innovation and technological advances have brought the Hunter ArgyllWellington boot to where it is today which is pretty much where the wellington started off. Its humble beginnings, starting with an idea by the Duke of Wellington, produced the first Wellington boot made of leather. It was tall enough to protect the leg, going all the way to the knee. It was durable enough to last for a good long time, even when worn in the most wet and nasty weather conditions. And it was comfortable enough to be worn all day without undue pain or uncomfortable stress. The first Wellington boot was crafted by hand in 1817.
Then, in 1855, the innovation resulting in the vulcanization of rubber also resulted in the birth of a dream. An American businessman dreamt of making waterproof wellys out of the rubber material that was being manufactured in the U.S. But, he needed a ready market for waterproof wellington boots and chose Scotland as the headquarters for his new endeavor. The marriage of Wellington and Rubber was made and Mr. Norris opened a factory with only 4 employees. Making numerous rubber products, besides the boots, and to include golf balls, Mr. Norris managed to keep his company running and prospering, expanding to 600 employees over the course of 20 years. The company he founded made wellington boots and war supplies during both World War I and World War II, and his dream stayed alive, always growing at a steady pace.
In 1955, technological advances enabled Mr. Norris’ company to make the Hunter argyll Wellington boot. The Hunter Argyll Wellington w
Over the years, there have been many changes, many innovative ideas put into use and many technological advances utilized in order to meet the demands of those who have made Wellington Boots a household name—the customer. You!
The Hunter Argyll Wellington boot is one such advancement. Farmers told us what they wanted and we responded. The Hunter Argyll Full Length Wellington Boot is for those men and women who are taller than 1.5 meters. The reason is simple. This boot was designed to go all the way to the knee; those of shorter stature often find that the top of the boot hits them right at the back of the knee and therefore is somewhat uncomfortable. The Hunter Argyll Ladies Full Length Wellington Boot is made with a slightly leaner ankle, a wider calf and a shorter length, all of these attributes providing a better fit for women of any age. And then there’s the Hunter Argyll Short Knee Wellington Boot. Made with the same heavy duty rubber, reinforced rubber toe cap and heel and the cleated rubber outsole and heel, the 3/4 Knee Argyll is just shorter, for those who prefer a shorter boot. This is also the boot most preferred to wear over regular shoes.
So, we have a Hunter Argyll Wellington Boot suited for anyone that takes their farm chores seriously and wants to keep their feet dry whilst knowing they have the best support, traction, durability and comfort that can be had in a work boot.
