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The comedic actress rocking a pair of classic Hunter boots at LAX airport in Los Angeles.
The actress seen on set of '13 Going on 30' wearing colorful rain boots.
The actress on the set of 'New Year's Eve' in New York City.
The singer poses backstage at the Glastonbury Festival in 2008.
The actress and her son, Luca Cruz Comrie, are seen in 2012 in Los Angeles.
The actress and singer pulls the rain boot look off brilliantly. Here she is at a Barnes & Noble event in New York City.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is seen in full rain gear (including boots, of course) walking her dog near Sandringham, England.
Who said rain boots have to be boring? The rapper likes her boots with animal prints!
This Spice Girl makes rain boots work in a cool summery look, at Capital FM in London.
How cute are Keira Knightley's boots, right?
The former Beatle can be seen on his country estate in Sussex, England, in 1982, wearing rain boots.
The actress looking gorgeous in red rain boots at the V Festival in the UK.
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Prince William is often seen wearing this quintessential piece of British country style.
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.
How adorable do they look in their rain boots with little frog eyes?
The actress wears rain boots in a 1960s-inspired look at Time Warner Center in New York City.
The actress, ready for the elements at the Glastonbury Festival in 2010.
The actress seen wearing rain boots, back in 2006 in New York City.
The Queen goes for a walk in her rain boots on the grounds of Windsor Great Park.
J.Lo walks to a movie set in the West Village on July 21, 2009 in New York City.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge rocking a green pair of boots, back in 2013 in Windermere, Cumbria in England.
Rain boots in warm weather? It seems like a good idea for the model, and we agree.
The actress (in her very yellow boots) and her husband Jim Toth are spotted out in Los Angeles.
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.
The former supermodel wears the popular festivalgoer's footwear to the Glastonbury Festival in 2005.
The former British prime minister is seen putting her boots to the test at a farm in Kent, England, circa 1987.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the North Shore Riding Club on October 30, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Prince Charles with his then fiancée Lady Diana Spencer pose at the Balmoral Estate in Scotland in 1981.
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!
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.
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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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!