If you want an open, honest appraisal of Hunter Boots then you’ve landed in the right place. I bought a pair of ‘top-of-the-line’ Hunter Balmoral Neoprene wellington boots thinking (like many others) that I would be investing my £250 in a pair of reliable, sturdy and resilient boots to keep we warm, comfortable and above all dry throughout the year. Hunter Boots have long-enjoyed a reputation among country-enthusiasts and now, in recent decades, the festival and Notting Hill set. It was seen as a leading brand and gained a Royal Warrant. So they must be great, right? WRONG!
These wellington boots have been by far the worst purchase I have ever made. I’m not exaggerating – the photos available on this site will show you the extremely poor quality of these boots. Bear in mind that the images you see have been taken after 2 months of light use. By light, I mean walking a dog in grassy fields. No mountains, no woods, no bracken and brambles. Light, rain-moistened, grassy fields (and okay, the odd muddy puddle). Terrain that should be dealt with easily.
My hope is that you stumble across this website while you’re going about your research before buying a pair of Hunter Boots and I am able to steer you away from making the same expensive mistake that I made.
If you are looking to purchase a pair of Hunter Wellingtons, I strongly recommend looking at the alternatives before committing your budget to the Hunter Balmoral range. There are plenty of better products out there that are superior quality – and for less money in many cases.
Take the time to read my experience with the Hunter Balmoral Neoprene wellington (worst purchase ever) and dealing with Hunter Boots UK “support”. If you don’t want to read about my experience with Hunter, just look at the photos.
I hope you make the right decision.