Hunter Rain Boots: 5 New Styles for 2009-10

Rain boots aren't just for children anymore! Today, more and more adults are sporting rain boots, or "Wellies." Rain boots are gaining traction in the fashion world - and they're functional too, especially if you live or work in a downtown area where you'd do a lot of outdoor walking.

Don't let the name fool you - Hunter Rain Boots aren't just for sportsmen! Hunter Rain Boots are fashionable and come in a large variety of daring colors. They're so stylish, they've been featured in Glamour Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and even the Queen of England wears Hunter Rain Boots. If you're looking into investing in a pair of rain boots or are curious to see Hunter's new styles, here are 5 new Hunter Rain Boot styles for the 2009-2010 season.

Hunter Regent:
This new rain boot style features a slimmer design, making this a great boot for women with smaller calves. Since this boot style is cut smaller, the Hunter Regent boot will not flop around on your leg and make you look sloppy. The Regent style contains Neoprene lining, which will keep your feet warm on those cold, rainy days.

Price: £90.00 (approx $147 USD)

Colors: Aubergine, Navy, Black, Graphite, Green, and White.

Original Gloss:
Want a little bling with your boots? Also new from Hunter for 2009 is the Original Gloss. This new boot style has a glossy finish and is available in vibrant colors. These boots have a 1 inch heel with a knitted nylon lining. These boots won't be as warm as the Hunter Regent style, so take that into consideration when making a purchase.

Hunter's Original Gloss rain boots are practical and fashionable. You can wear them indoors & even to work! These boots would look cute paired with a wool skirt or a sweater dress.

Price: £60.00 (approx $99 USD)

Colors: Beige, Graphite, Violet, Pea Green (my favorite!), and Lava.

Young Hunter Metallics
Bling it on! These metallic-colored Hunter Rain Boots come in children's sizing. Reflective safety badges are on the boots to keep your child visible on gloomy, rainy days. My niece has the gold pair and she practically lives in them. She wants to wear them no matter what the weather - and why not? They're comfortable, provide excellent foot support for youngsters - and they're stylish "to boot!"

Price: £60.00 (approx $25 USD)

Colors: Silver and Gold

Balmoral Royal:
Toasty! The Balmoral Royal rain boots are tough, warm, and durable rain boots --ideal for outdoor activities in cold weather. The Balmoral Royal boots look nice but if you're searching for a rain boot to wear indoors with your cute plaid skirt, this might not be the best choice. This style is more functional than fashionable. These boots are lined in leather and only come in one color--dark olive. The high price tag will shock you, but if you're looking for a "sport" rain boot to keep your feet toasty warm & last for decades, you might want to consider Hunter's Balmoral Royal rain boot.

Price: £250.00 (approx $409 USD)

Color: Dark olive

Balmoral Sovereign:
The Balmoral Royal boots are functional, but what about fashion? Well, Hunter's Balmoral Sovereign does both! This rain boot is a triple threat: Fashion, function - and luxury. These wellies zip up and fasten with a buckle, have shock-absorbing footbeds, removable insoles, and have a leather/Neoprene lining.

If the Balmoral Royal's price tag didn't give you heart palpitations, the Sovereign will! But if you're looking for a pair of luxury willies that will last a lifetime and made with the utmost quality craftmanship, you might want to think about investing in the Sovereign.

Price: £295.00 (approx $482 USD)

Colors: Brown, Black

No matter what style you're looking to buy, all Hunter Rain boots are versatile - they work just as well walking through New York City as they do in strolling through a swampy marsh in South Dakota.