The sartorial staple of any respectable gardener, the humble wellington boot has evolved over the past few years to become a work of art, and today only a stick-in-the-mud would opt for a bog-standard wellie. Show your colours in a printed pair, or g
o for one of the hi-tech options on the market. These offerings are so stylish that you might be tempted to adopt them as your everyday footwear.
Boot printFamous for her country-style prints, Cath Kidston's wellies are as pretty as her tablecloths. These fun three-quarter-length printed rubber wellies are fabric-lined and have an adjustable calf buckle so you can comfortably tuck in your trousers. They're available in powder-blue with white spots or a very sweet floral print. Not for the boys, but definitely the most stylish wellies on the allotment.
£38 from www.wonderfulwellies.co.uk
Top soleIf you're after some serious rubber footwear, these classic Dunlop wellies are for you. Forget prissy prints and bright colours, they have waterproof polyurethane uppers and a shock-absorbent, non-clog sole. Their breathable lining is thermally insulated, and treated to resist bacteria and mildew. And for style mavens, the lace-up tops give them that extra edge over the standard muddy-green wellington boot. The king of wellington boots.
£74.99 from www.blacks.co.uk
Kitsch and pinkWhile the trend for products for women to come in any shade so long as it's pink is a bit irritating, these wellies have a pink, fleecy lining and come with a matching carry bag. So kitsch that they're actually quite fun, they have a comfy padded insole, a chunky sole and an adjustable side strap. A word of warning: don't go for head-to-toe pink or you'll look like Gardening Barbie.
£24.99 from www.jileon.com
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