Wellington boots got their name from Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and soon after he began sporting them in the early 19^th century, they became the thing to wear for hunting and other outdoor pursuits. The first wellington boots were made of leather, and were based upon an original boot design made from hessian. Rubber arrived during World War I and in those times, added protection was vital for soldiers on horseback, and the wellington boot provided just that, with some styles covering the kneecaps, as added protection for cavalry during battle. This new fashion quickly spread throughout the Commonwealth and wellington boots soon became a household name across the globe.Read More »Protective Footwear For All Occasions