That’s what I’m wearing above as the “tall” boots. They were the perfect height for those 5’2! You can find a used pair on eBay or Poshmark, otherwise they are sold out. They are half wool / half rubber, and a few inches shorter than the “Original Tall’ but I would still consider Tall. I ended up giving the Hunter Original Tall boots to my mom and buying a new limited edition pair, Arlen Tall Boots. Short Girl Problems – this might not happen if you are taller than 5’3. The uncomfortable buckles would press also into my calf. The one con – whenever I sat down in class the top back of the boot would press into the back of my knee / calf area. Moral of the above story: Tall boots are better for those looking for a winter boot because you can add in those fleece inserts. “Tall” – Arlen Black/Navy Wool Plaid – not available anymore (limited edition from 5 years ago).Hunters worked better than Uggs for walking across campus because they are waterproof, but the fleece in those Uggs are SO much fluffier and softer. I needed a shoe to trek 30 minutes across campus at Michigan State and my feet not freeze to death. The main reason I went with tall was because of the cable knit fleece inserts. In college, the first pair I bought were the Tall Hunter Boot Matte Black. Matte Black? Gloss Black? Wool Black? Yup…but let’s answer the short or tall question first. I sat in the store and tried on every color before I finally settled on black….in all 3 styles I own. Additionally, recycling and reusing old rubber is a central core of the business that is constantly being expanded.When you’re investing over $100 in boots, you want to make sure you get the color and style right. The company plants thousands of trees a year in local communities where their rubber is sourced, and they’re responsible for fully funding a park ranger’s salary every year. In 2022, 68% of their rubber is FSC certified, a number which they plan to increase to 86% by next year. Hunter boot’s largest goal is to work towards all of their boots being Forest Stewardship Council certified by 2025. As such, the company has adopted an 8-point pledge to promote sustainability. They believe it’s their responsibility to create a better world for future generations to be able to explore the outdoors more freely. The company is dedicated to continuously improving its production process and abiding by higher standards. In more recent years, celebrities have begun wearing the boots in wet conditions, further pushing the brand’s recognition to the international scale.Ĭommitment to PreservationUsing rubber as the primary ingredient in their boots, Hunter maintains a close tie to nature and the trees used to harvest their raw materials. Following the wars, Hunter boots became well-known amongst civilians and quickly became a preferred rain boot. Making a name for themselves, Hunter was asked again to produce boots for wartime efforts during WWII. The boots performed extraordinarily well and were championed for their reliability in the thick, wet mud of Eastern European trenches. Production ramped up considerably, with over 1.1 million pairs of boots being created. in World War I, the company was commissioned to produce waterproof boots for soldiers in the trenches. On the FrontlinesHunter boots have a long history of supporting the armed forces. by Appointment to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1977 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1982. As their popularity rose throughout the ensuing decades, Hunter reached the noble level when they achieved a Royal Warrant. The brand's hallmark product was the Original Green Wellington boot, first produced in 1956. The North British Rubber Company eventually changed its name to Hunter and began focusing solely on rubber boots. Originally, Norris focused on a variety of rubber products besides boots, including tires, conveyor belts, and hot water bottles. Norris found a fully operational factory where he could begin work and officially established the North British Rubber Company. American businessman Henry Lee Norris emigrated to Scotland in 1856 to work on a patent for Charles Goodyear, the inventor of the modern-day tire. About Hunter BootsTrusted by multiple generations for their impeccable function in wet weather, Hunter boots continues to manufacture some of the world’s most recognizable waterproof rubber boots.Ī Posh PastHunter boots began over 160 years ago in Edinburgh Scotland.
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