CRAFTING AN ICON
THE ORIGINAL TALL
CRAFTING AN ICON
THE ORIGINAL TALL
Crafted with passion, worn by generations.
Born in 1856 as the North British Rubber Company, Hunter has stood at the crossroads of innovation and tradition for over 169 years. From the very beginning, our craft has been rooted in the newly patented process of vulcanisation, shaping rubber into boots and garments that could weather the harshest conditions.
In 1956, we introduced the Original Green
Wellington - an icon that endures today as the Hunter Original Boot. Each pair is still hand crafted with care and precision, assembled from over 28 individually tailored parts, and brought to life by hand. This commitment to detail ensures not only durability, but the unmistakable comfort and protection that have defined Hunter for generations.
Our heritage is not just in the boots we make, but in the values we uphold. We source natural latex rubber from responsibly managed plantations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand - close to
our factories to reduce our carbon footprint, and committed to respecting
people, animals, and the environment.
From fields to festivals, countryside to city streets, Hunter boots have been trusted companions for over a century and a half. Built on innovation, crafted with integrity, and worn with pride. Now entering its 170 years Hunter continues its journey, one step at a time.
The Journey of a Hunter Boot
1.Sourced with Care
Our boots begin in the lush plantations of Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, where natural rubber trees thrive.
2.Tapping Tradition
At dawn, skilled workers make a precise incision in each tree, a process called tapping, allowing the pure latex to flow into small cups.
3.Shaping Nature
The liquid latex is transformed into solid rubber, ready to become something greater, from tires and hoses to the world’s most trusted Wellington boots.
4.Crafting the Canvas
Once at our footwear suppliers, the rubber is carefully mixed with pigments and rolled into fine sheets, creating the foundation for each Hunter boot.
5.Cut to Perfection
Every sheet is cut into over 28 individual pieces, each shaped for the foot, ankle, or calf - the building blocks of comfort and durability.
6.Handcrafted Heritage
Piece by piece, skilled makers mould the rubber onto metal lasts, ensuring the perfect Hunter fit.
7.Sealed by Innovation
Finally, the boots undergo vulcanisation, an intense process of heat and pressure that makes them waterproof, flexible, and enduring.
28 Parts — One Icon
Hand-assembled on metal lasts for the unmistakable Hunter fit.
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