I've been a delighted owner of Hunter boots for years. Writer's are sun worn and dirt clad black- the original tall rain boots. Writer wears them around his grandfather's farm, when it snows and, of course, when it is bucketing rain on campus. When one wears Hunter's, they feel . . . is brazen too dramatic? It isn't if one lives in America and is male.
The last time writer wore Hunter boots on campus, he felt hunted; like his face had gone Hunter green. On Southern campuses, rain boots are seen as cutesy, usually worn by girls. But, writer wants to shed light on the history of this courtly institution.
And, why writer has seen, in America, that the boots is a favorite among country people who enjoy taking part in Old Country customs . . . just add Hermes scarf:
Hunter brand was actually started under the name North British Rubber Company by an American, Mr. Henry Lee Norris, in 1856. His company swiftly grew from Norris' original four employees. Norris was a sure reason that the Allies won the World Wars as his boots carried entire legions dryly into battle. One may not have known fashion could be so patriotic!
Since 1986, Hunter has held a royal warrant from HRH Majesty the Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh:
"Hunter's are great for apple picking," says writer:
Although Hunter boots are favorite trend among certain sets of American young ladies, they surely have more discreet and time honored origins. One is sure to spot out a pair at horse shows, fox hunts, shooting parties and activities that connect Americans to their British and more traditional roots.
Social Primer shows us Hunter's worn at the Harriman Cup:
Traditionalist love Hunter's; because, the boots are indestructible. One can send damaged items back for repair- they're made in Edinburgh. They're no nonsense.
The spirit of the boot:
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