boots animation. Text: Fashion School - Wellies - Also known as Wellingtons, the sturdy, flat boots are most often made from rubber or PVC. They reach just below the knee to protect the wearer from heavy showers, puddles, and muddy ground. The boot's design was based on leather Hessian boots, and were popularized by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, In the early 19th century, they became an outdoor staple for the British aristocracy. Now, wellies are considered the gold standard for wet-weather wear and worn by people from all walks of life.
