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Duke of Wellington
- This former British prime minister not only defeated Napoleon, but he was also responsible for modifying the 18th-century Hessian boot into the rain boot we know today.
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Military
- The name stuck in Britain, and the boots became known as Wellingtons. These were first made of leather, but then vulcanized rubber was invented. The boots became particularly popular among troops during WWI and WWII.
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Fashion
- By 1945, the Wellington boot had also become popular among women and children. The trend then spread to North America, Australia, and the rest of Europe. Today, rain boots are worn all over the world. And, yes, including by celebs!
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Queen Elizabeth II
- The Queen goes for a walk in her rain boots on the grounds of Windsor Great Park.
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Charles and Diana
- Prince Charles with his then fiancée Lady Diana Spencer pose at the Balmoral Estate in Scotland in 1981.
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Prince Harry and Prince William
- How adorable do they look in their rain boots with little frog eyes?
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
- Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the North Shore Riding Club on October 30, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Kate Middleton
- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge rocking a green pair of boots, back in 2013 in Windermere, Cumbria in England.
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Prince William
- Prince William is often seen wearing this quintessential piece of British country style.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is seen in full rain gear (including boots, of course) walking her dog near Sandringham, England.
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Margaret Thatcher
- The former British prime minister is seen putting her boots to the test at a farm in Kent, England, circa 1987.
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Paul McCartney
- The former Beatle can be seen on his country estate in Sussex, England, in 1982, wearing rain boots.
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Jennifer Lopez
- J.Lo walks to a movie set in the West Village on July 21, 2009 in New York City.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
- Music festivals in the UK often get really muddy, so rain boots are a must-have. Here's the actress at the 2005 edition of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England.
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Kate Moss
- The former supermodel wears the popular festivalgoer's footwear to the Glastonbury Festival in 2005.
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James Blunt
- The singer poses backstage at the Glastonbury Festival in 2008.
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Emma Watson
- The actress, ready for the elements at the Glastonbury Festival in 2010.
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Lindsay Lohan
- The actress seen wearing rain boots, back in 2006 in New York City.
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Leslie Mann
- The comedic actress rocking a pair of classic Hunter boots at LAX airport in Los Angeles.
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Katherine Heigl
- The actress on the set of 'New Year's Eve' in New York City.
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Hilary Duff
- The actress and her son, Luca Cruz Comrie, are seen in 2012 in Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Garner
- The actress seen on set of '13 Going on 30' wearing colorful rain boots.
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Liza Minnelli
- The actress and singer pulls the rain boot look off brilliantly. Here she is at a Barnes & Noble event in New York City.
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Nicki Minaj
- Who said rain boots have to be boring? The rapper likes her boots with animal prints!
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Natalie Portman
- The actress wears rain boots in a 1960s-inspired look at Time Warner Center in New York City.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
- Rain boots in warm weather? It seems like a good idea for the model, and we agree.
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Reese Witherspoon
- The actress (in her very yellow boots) and her husband Jim Toth are spotted out in Los Angeles.
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Geri Halliwell
- This Spice Girl makes rain boots work in a cool summery look, at Capital FM in London.
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Keira Knightley
- How cute are Keira Knightley's boots, right?
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Tara Reid
- The actress looking gorgeous in red rain boots at the V Festival in the UK. See also: The coolest celebrity cowboy looks
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Duke of Wellington
- This former British prime minister not only defeated Napoleon, but he was also responsible for modifying the 18th-century Hessian boot into the rain boot we know today.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Military
- The name stuck in Britain, and the boots became known as Wellingtons. These were first made of leather, but then vulcanized rubber was invented. The boots became particularly popular among troops during WWI and WWII.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
Fashion
- By 1945, the Wellington boot had also become popular among women and children. The trend then spread to North America, Australia, and the rest of Europe. Today, rain boots are worn all over the world. And, yes, including by celebs!
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
Queen Elizabeth II
- The Queen goes for a walk in her rain boots on the grounds of Windsor Great Park.
© Getty Images
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Charles and Diana
- Prince Charles with his then fiancée Lady Diana Spencer pose at the Balmoral Estate in Scotland in 1981.
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
Prince Harry and Prince William
- How adorable do they look in their rain boots with little frog eyes?
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
- Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the North Shore Riding Club on October 30, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Kate Middleton
- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge rocking a green pair of boots, back in 2013 in Windermere, Cumbria in England.
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Prince William
- Prince William is often seen wearing this quintessential piece of British country style.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is seen in full rain gear (including boots, of course) walking her dog near Sandringham, England.
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10 / 31 Fotos
Margaret Thatcher
- The former British prime minister is seen putting her boots to the test at a farm in Kent, England, circa 1987.
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
Paul McCartney
- The former Beatle can be seen on his country estate in Sussex, England, in 1982, wearing rain boots.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Jennifer Lopez
- J.Lo walks to a movie set in the West Village on July 21, 2009 in New York City.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
Gwyneth Paltrow
- Music festivals in the UK often get really muddy, so rain boots are a must-have. Here's the actress at the 2005 edition of the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
Kate Moss
- The former supermodel wears the popular festivalgoer's footwear to the Glastonbury Festival in 2005.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
James Blunt
- The singer poses backstage at the Glastonbury Festival in 2008.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
Emma Watson
- The actress, ready for the elements at the Glastonbury Festival in 2010.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
Lindsay Lohan
- The actress seen wearing rain boots, back in 2006 in New York City.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
Leslie Mann
- The comedic actress rocking a pair of classic Hunter boots at LAX airport in Los Angeles.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
Katherine Heigl
- The actress on the set of 'New Year's Eve' in New York City.
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
Hilary Duff
- The actress and her son, Luca Cruz Comrie, are seen in 2012 in Los Angeles.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
Jennifer Garner
- The actress seen on set of '13 Going on 30' wearing colorful rain boots.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
Liza Minnelli
- The actress and singer pulls the rain boot look off brilliantly. Here she is at a Barnes & Noble event in New York City.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Nicki Minaj
- Who said rain boots have to be boring? The rapper likes her boots with animal prints!
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
Natalie Portman
- The actress wears rain boots in a 1960s-inspired look at Time Warner Center in New York City.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
Alessandra Ambrosio
- Rain boots in warm weather? It seems like a good idea for the model, and we agree.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Reese Witherspoon
- The actress (in her very yellow boots) and her husband Jim Toth are spotted out in Los Angeles.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
Geri Halliwell
- This Spice Girl makes rain boots work in a cool summery look, at Capital FM in London.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
Keira Knightley
- How cute are Keira Knightley's boots, right?
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29 / 31 Fotos
Tara Reid
- The actress looking gorgeous in red rain boots at the V Festival in the UK. See also: The coolest celebrity cowboy looks
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From royals to A-listers
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Rain boots, Wellington boots, Wellies, rubber boots, and gum boots are just some of the names these boots are known as across the globe. These waterproof rubber boots have been used since the 19th century, and their popularity has stood the test of time. From the runway, to royals and A-list celebrities, the rain boot has proved to be a timeless fashion staple.
In this gallery, we revisit the history of the rain boot and the many famous people who wore (and wear) them. Don't save this for a rainy day–read on now!
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