·Shopping & Lifestyle Editor
Whether thanks to their affiliation with the royal family or the bevy of celebrities who wear them on repeat, Hunter Boots is a brand staple for the rich and famous.
Meghan Markle, for instance, is a known fan of the brand, repping a pair of Hunter Boots (many of which are on sale!) during her infamous tell-all interview with Oprah in 2021.
Hunter Original Insulated Tall Rain Boot (shop in Canada)
Hunter Original Insulated Tall Rain Boot (shop in the U.S.)
$158 CAD $220 at Nordstrom Canada$185 USD at Hunter Boots
Sporting the versatile shoe during her Emmy-nominated interview with Oprah, the 41-year-old duch*ess wore Hunter's Tall Rain Boots with a pair of jeans and a white button-down while giving a tour of her family's chicken coop, "Archie's Chick Inn, Established 2021."
Much like the royal family's fondness for Barbour jackets, the U.K.'s most famous residents have been fans of Hunter boots for years.
Princess Diana was photographed in the iconic wellies at Balmoral Castle prior to her royal wedding in 1981, and 30 years later, her former husband, Prince Charles, wore the brand's Argyll boots while visiting flood victims in England. Most recently, Lady Gabriella Windsor, a cousin to the queen, wore the famously British rain boots to a polo match.
A longtime favourite of the royals, Hunter has received two royal warrants from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh for its handcrafted, high-quality designs.
'My go-to winter boots'
The Hunter Original Insulated Tall Rain Boots have earned an average rating of 4.1 stars on the Nordstrom site, with shoppers deeming them a must-have for winter weather.
They're "insulated and oh-so-cozy!" writes one shopper. The interior lining is "perfect," they say, "but the insulated sole of the boot is the real show stopper!"
The reviewer calls the boots their "best purchase" this winter, noting their "absolutely outstanding" quality.
The boots are "brilliant for keeping your feet and lower legs warm," echoes another.
"Perfect fit and very comfortable," writes a third Nordstrom shopper. "My go-to winter boots!"
Despite dozens of five-star reviews, some reviewers say that while the insulation is "cozy," the wellies are not a replacement for genuine warm winter boots.
To give your wardrobe a royal-approved refresh for 2023, shop our top Hunter boots picks below.
Original Tall Rain Boots
Commando Chelsea Boots
Original Short Rain Boots (Shop in Canada)
Original Short Rain Boots (Shop in U.S.)
$190 at Hunter Canada$150 at Nordstrom U.S.
Reflective Outline Tall Rain Boots
$105 CAD/$90 USD $210 CAD/$180 USD at Hunter
Original Chelsea Boots
$90 CAD/$105 USD $180 CAD/$150 USD at Hunter
Insulated Roll Top Vegan Shearling Boots
$129 CAD $185 CAD/$150 USD at Hunter
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