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2. Wellington boot - Wikipedia

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   A Wellington boot, often shortened to welly, [1] and also known as a gumboot, rubber boot, or rain boot, [2] [3] is a type of waterproof boot made of rubber. Originally a type of leather riding boot adapted from Hessian boots , a style of military foot wear, Wellington boots were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington .

3. List of boots - Wikipedia

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   In this list of boots, a boot type can fit into more than one of the categories, ... Wellington boots (rubber or farmer boots) Galoshes (overshoes) Logger boots;

4. Hunter Boot Ltd - Wikipedia

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   Hunter Boot Limited is a British footwear manufacturer that is known for its rubber Wellington boots. Originally established in 1856 as the North British Rubber Company , the firm is headquartered in Edinburgh , Scotland .

5. Throwback: The story behind the royal loved shoes, the Wellington

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   The "Wellington" became popular in the United States in the early 20th century. Known as the rain boot, little has changed between the original "Wellington" and the rain boot that we know today ...

6. Thigh-high boots - Wikipedia

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   Pair of fetish boots, c. 1900, from a Los Angeles County Museum of Art exhibit.. Laced leather boots were fashionable throughout the Victorian era for women. By the end of the 19th century, over-the-knee length laced leather boots were becoming a trend among London prostitutes wanting a style that would appeal to foot fetishists and clients interested in finding a dominatrix.

7. Hessian (boot) - Wikipedia

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   The boots had a low heel, and a semi-pointed toe that made them practical for mounted troops, as they allowed easy use of stirrups. [3] They reached to the knee and had a decorative tassel at the top of each shaft, with a "v" notch in front. [4] The Hessian boot would evolve into the rubber work boots known as "Wellington boots".