Hunter wellington boots originally established in 1856 the original company which became the Hunter Boot Ltd grew to become the world's premier rubber boot manufacturer. In 1955, the now ubiquitous original green wellington boot was born, and by the 1980s, having acquired two Royal Warrants the company was creating rubber boots as British fashion icons. Hunter Boot Ltd now lists an enormous range of boots, clothing and accessories, remaining "...the preferred welly brand for those who like to work hard and play hard - there's a great range of boots to suit welly wearers all over the world - from the Royal Family to festival-goers, working farmers and landed gentry alike".