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A Wellington boot, often shortened to welly,[1] and also known as a gumboot, rubber boot, or rain boot,[2][3] is a type of waterproof boot made of rubber.
Originally a type of leather boot adapted from Hessian boots, a style of military riding boot, Wellington boots were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. They became a staple of practical foot wear for the British aristocracy and middle class in the early 19th century. The name was subsequently given to waterproof rubber boots and they are no longer associated with a particular class. They are now commonly used for a range of agricultural and outdoors pursuits.
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- ^ Tuft, Karen (30 March 2022). "What Do Americans Call Wellies? (Inc Wellies History)". Wonderful Wellies. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ University, Yeshiva. "A Brief History of the Rain Boot". Treehugger. Retrieved 1 July 2024.