Everybody loves a good wellie boot even though the majority may be somewhat ashamed to admit to this! They’re hardly the most stylish of shoes. However, they are extremely practical and who says you can’t be both practical and stylish at the same time? Because quite simply you can. They’re useful all year round, in winter in the rain and snow they’re guaranteed to keep your feet nice and dry and stop you slipping over and in summer a good pair of wellingtons is a staple festival must have. They come in a wide range of styles along with a wide price range. Whether it is a funky pattern or a more traditional farmer type look you’re going for there’s something for everyone. Personally, my Hunter boots I got for Christmas a couple of years ago are one of my favourite pairs of shoes and I wish it was more socially acceptable to wear them more often! I have picked my favourite selection of wellies with information on price and where you can pick them up from.
These are a classic wellie with a bit of a twist. Well known country brand Barbour have turned the traditional olive wellie into something slightly more interesting with the added patterning on the side. Although a little on the pricey side for us students, they are guaranteed to last you a long time due to the fantastic quality. Just see it as an investment! They cost £69.95 and you can get them from http://www.barbour.com/All-Collections/Womens/Footwear/Beagle-Wellington/p/LRF0018OL513
These Joules wellies are absolutely gorgeous! They’re very girly and will make you stand out in a crowd. Not for someone who is after a traditional looking wellie, more for someone looking to make a statement. You can get these for £39.95 from http://www.joules.com/Women/Wellies/Wellyprint/Womens-Printed-Welly/Navy-Floral?id=P_WELLYPRINT|NAVFLOR
How can there be an article on wellingtons that doesn’t include the king of wellies? Hunters! There is just so much choice when it comes to them. Stick to the more traditional look or go with something completely quirky and different! These British Union Jack inspired wellies are a personal favourite. They cost £135 from http://www.hunter-boot.com/original-brit/dark-navy
Finally, this pair of JuJu wellies which are GLOW IN THE DARK. That’s right. How amazing is that? Everyone who goes sledging with you in the evening in winter will have serious wellie-envy. They’re also a very cute girly coral colour as well. They cost £24.99 from http://www.mr-shoes.co.uk/Products/juju-glow-in-the-dark-wellies–#.UlhC_9KkoYk
So there you have it, a small but incredibly diverse selection of wellies. Don’t be embarrassed about wearing wellingtons next time it snows, instead be ready to wow your fellow students when they see you walking around in a pair of extremely fashionable boots! Who knew rubber shoes could look this good? You no longer need to suffer with cold and wet feet, be good to them, but in a trendy way. Remember, these wellies aren’t just a one season wonder, they are needed all year round. In the summer they are the perfect festival must have to wear along with your denim shorts and a pair of vintage Ray-Bans.Your goal: create welly-envy!