Tips on Buying Hunter rain boots - The Hunter Short Boot in Original or High Gloss

The Hunter Short Boot is a unique 3/4 length rubber rain boot with a low 1" calendered heel.  Like the rest of the Hunters rain boot family, the short rain boot has orthopaedic arch support and multiple layers of cushioning for ultimate in rain boot  comfort.  There is also a knitted nylon liner for rapid drying.  

The Short Hunter Wellies have a comfortable 10" shaft, and 14½" adjustable calf circumference.  The short shaft helps avoid wide calved issues.  And for those ladies buying Hunter rain boots who are short, the proportion of the short rain boots seems favorable.

Glossy Red Hunter Short Boot

Summary of Customer Reviews 

Pros

• Keep feet dry and warm
• Hunter short boot is perfect height, short ladies say the Hunter original rain boot "looked too awkward"
• These fit better than the Hunter Original rain boot that were too tight on the calf
• The Hunter short boot eliminates potential problems with fitting wide calves
• There's enough extra calf room to be comfortable
• Fit is comfortable and the rubber is sturdy and soft

Cons

• The short Hunter wellies don't have the matching liners that look like inner boot socks
• They fit big - order true to size if you like them large, order a size down if you like them snug
• Not glossy more matte and scuffed up looking
• Short rain boot bulkier then expected

Tips on buying the Hunter Short Boot
 
The short rain boot is  popular for petite women where the overall proportion was nicer.

If you have wide calves and want the a narrow original orthopedic last, the Hunter Short Boot may be the rubber rain boot for you.  If you have a wide foot and ankle, the Hunter Huntress boot may be better.

Tips on Buying Hunter Rain Boots - The Hunter Huntress Boot

Comfortable Green Hunter Huntress Boot

The Hunter Huntress Boot is the widest fit Hunter rain boot style. The Huntress boot has a wider fit orthopedic arch support last with cushioned footbed. The Hunter Huntress Boot has the widest calf circumference at 16.5" to give a roomy fit for the best circulation. The 1¼" rubber heel with calendered sole gives the rubber rain boot great stability and grip in muddy conditions.

Summary of Customer Reviews

Pros

*Perfect width and height for a wider calf
*Huntress are stretchy and easily slipped on and off
*Plenty of room for jeans and socks and roomy for good circulation
*More comfortable than the original style"

Cons

*Colour is muted for a bright rubber rain boot go with the HIGH GLOSS
*Ankle on the rain boot is too wide and the shaft can still be too narrow
*Too much extra material bunching in the ankle area
*Very wide sole, foot and ankle
*No good if your calves are around 16" or more
*Many recommend getting the Hunter Original gloss short as the calves may still not be wide enough with the Hunter Huntress Boot

Tips for buying the Hunter Huntress Boot

Measure your widest calf width carefully as the Huntress may not be quite wide enough, it seems the Huntress are best option if foot and ankles are wide too.  Happy shopping!

Hunter Rain Boots - Reviews of the Popular Ladies Hunter Wellies

Hunter Rain Boots have had a reputation for making quality rubber rain boots for many years. Hunter Wellies are known for their comfortable, supportive orthopedic lasts for superior arch support. The cushioned footbed provides padded comfort. The strong flexible latex rubber rain boots are protected from U/V with a wax compound blended in with it, giving the characteristic white bloom.

This wellie boot blog will highlight and summarize customer reviews about the various Hunters rain boot styles. Reading customer reviews is the best way to avoid mistakes when shopping for ladies Hunter wellies online.

Blue High Gloss Hunter Rain Boots

I will include summaries of reviews for Hunter Huntress boots, Hunter boot short, Hunter original gloss, Hunter clogs and other Hunter rain boots. I hope to share and save you time while rubber rain boot shopping online!

I'll share tips on finding and choosing discount hunter wellies and Ladies hunter wellies cheap whenever I can too! Choosing the right style of Hunter Rain Boots is the most important thing though. It doesn't matter how cheap wellies are if the calf is too tight or they do to hold up or wear well!