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Brand History: Hunter Boots

Posted by Liz L. on Sep 23rd 2015

Written by Liz L., Women’s Technical SalespersonFounded: 1856Country of Origin: ScotlandFamous for: The Wellington Boot Originally founded under the name of the North British Rubber Company in 1856, the company transformed what was once (and arguably still is) a practical work boot into a timeless fashion piece. The feature that really set these boots apart at the time was the use of vulcanization – a chemical process where sulfur is added to natural rubber to add superior protection from … read more