Hunter

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BORN IN BRITAIN, UNIVERSAL IN APPEAL
Hunter is a British footwear brand founded in Scotland in 1856 by Henry Lee Norris as North British Rubber Co. (later Hunter Boot Ltd.). Centered on rubber Wellington boots and all-weather footwear, its product range also includes outerwear, bags, and accessories. With the Original Wellington Boot, introduced in 1956, as its signature, the brand develops products around the balance of outdoor practicality and style, under the slogan “BORN IN BRITAIN, UNIVERSAL IN APPEAL.”

Concept

Embracing both rural and urban settings, our function-driven pieces are meticulously designed for outside performance, always seamlessly blending function with style.

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3 brands
Founded
1856-1956
1856 Sub-brand
HUNTER PLAY™ Collection
Footwear

A lightweight PLAY line for everyday wear

A derivative line that adapts HUNTER’s classic rainwear for everyday wearability through l

A derivative line that adapts HUNTER’s classic rainwear for everyday wearability through lightweight construction and a streamlined silhouette. Officially, it highlights lightweight design, versatility, and ease of wear, and is presented as a collection for everyday outings and changing weather. While Original serves as the benchmark line for traditional staple styles and Refined emphasizes a slimmer direction, PLAY™ offers a more casual option, broadening the occasions for wearing the brand.

1856 Sub-brand
HUNTER Refined
Footwear

A Refined line emphasizing a slim fit and lightness

A derived line based on HUNTER’s iconic designs, characterized by a slimmer fit, a molded

A derived line based on HUNTER’s iconic designs, characterized by a slimmer fit, a molded outsole, and a lightweight feel achieved by reducing the number of rubber layers. Product descriptions also specify its slim design and lightness, resulting from a construction with fewer rubber layers, and envisage use from country walks to urban walking. Within the lineup, it provides a cleaner-looking alternative to the classic volume of Original and is positioned as an option that prioritizes a slim silhouette, distinct from PLAY™’s lightweight feel.

1956 Sub-brand
HUNTER Original Rain Boots
Footwear

The heritage-bearing core Original line

The core line built around HUNTER’s iconic “Original” silhouettes. Launched in 1956, the O

The core line built around HUNTER’s iconic “Original” silhouettes. Launched in 1956, the Original Tall (including Gloss) occupies a central position in the brand and extends into classic styles such as Tall, Short, and Chelsea, based on handcrafted natural rubber construction and waterproof performance. As the reference point for the overall line, PLAY™ brings everyday wearability and lightness, while Refined offers a slimmer look and a lightweight feel; Original retains the “prototype” of heritage and functionality.

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