The Wellington boot, is a type of boot based upon leather Hessian boots. They were popularised by the 1st Duke of Wellington. This novel "Wellington" boot then became a fashionable style worn by the British aristocrary in the 19th century.Wellington boots are waterproof and are most often

made from Rubber or PVC. They are usually worn when walking on wet or muddy ground, or to protect the wearer from heavy showers.