Sure Things: Hunter Wellies
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, January 10th, 2011
Hunter Regent Savoy Black Boot (zappos.com)
Hello there, shoppers! A new year is all about newness (as you may have gathered from life if not our January issue), and SWAG is no exception. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out several new ongoing SWAG series, one of which is very dear to this shopper’s heart: Sure Things.
From the time we’re babies, we come to love certain objects as if we couldn’t live without them. We could have a million blankets, but there’s that one that is just so snug, so soft, the perfect pattern to keep us entertained. That one blanket somehow achieves perfection, at least as close as we can come to it. Well, when we grow up, it may not be a certain blanket (though, who doesn’t love a high-thread-count warmer?) but surely there is that one mascara, that certain brand and style of jeans, that one spatula, that particular bag that makes life just that much better.
I’ve shared my affinity for Hudson jeans (long, lean, soft fabrics, gorgeous hues). But when it comes to what to wear over them, one foot accessory that I just love, love, love — seriously, I wonder how I ever did winter without them? — is my Hunter Wellies, specifically the Hunter Regent Savoy Boot pictured.
Why? First, the design is fun, and less just-rolled-out-of-bed than Uggs (not than I’m an Ugg hater). Second, they’re practical — totally waterproof and easy to wipe off. Third, they’re comfortable. Plus, you can make them go with just about anything. At least certain stars seem to prove that. At roughly $175, I’d say you get a lot of bang for your buck. Of course some Hunter boots (in all kinds of fun colors, styles and lengths) cost as little as $115. And if you watch sample sale sites like ruelala.com and gilt.com, and you’ll often spot them for around $75.
Gotta love something that does far more than just double duty! Agree? What’s one of your wintertime or anytime sure things?
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Ps. Don’t miss today’s Specialicious very-special specials!
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