Hunter just dropped the perfect cowboy boot wellies for festival season
Whilst some of the major festivals have already been and gone, there's still plenty more heading our way this summer with Leeds and Reading Festival, Boomtown, Bloodstock and Creamfields still to come. That means there's still plenty of opportunities to wear your favourite festival gear, and a great pair of wellies is an absolute non-negotiable.
With cowboy boots still dominating as one of the top trending footwear styles of summer, it's no surprise that many people were planning on wearing theirs to their next festival. That's why Hunter's new l Represent X Hunter collaboration is an absolute must, combining country with countryside for a stylish take on the classic wellies.
Keeping all the waterproof, mud-proof and outdoor ready technical features that Hunter wellies are known for, the Represent X Hunter boots swap the traditional wellington boot look for a much more country-fied design that Beyonce herself would be proud of. They feature a low block heel, with raised stitching-inspired designs up the sides, a braided effect up the sides and even pull on tabs on the sides.
The only difference between these boots and your usual cowboy boots is that they're made entirely from natural rubber, with a matte finish. There are also two different styles to choose from, and both boots come in a choice of black or khaki green, so you can pair them with all of your festival 'fits.
The Represent X Hunter Original Short Boots are priced at £250 and have a mid-shin length and are ideal if you're planning on wading through mud or expecting more rainfall. Alternatively the Represent X Hunter Play Short Boots are more affordable at £220, and have an ankle-length shaft that's great if you aren't planning on tackling deep water and mud but that will still keep your feet dry.
Elsewhere at Schuh, you can pick up a pair of Juju Jellies' Dolly boots for £40, which come in a black and white colourway, with stitching details and contrasting panels for that true western-inspired look. Meanwhile at Debenhams, the Absolute Footwear Waterproof Slip On Cowboy Wellington Boots have been slashed from £30.99 to £25, and come in both black and leopard print.
However, we're absolutely expecting to see the Represent X Hunter boots everywhere this festival season, with the beauty of them being that they'll still be wearable long after you've packed up your tent and headed home. Perfect for drizzly autumn weather and even chilly snow, you can wear them for everything from dog walks to work commutes in the autumn and winter months, making sure you get plenty of wear out of them.
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