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  Wellies 23 September 2004  
They're back and this time they're beautiful

High-heeled, handpainted or striped, the Wellington boot has been given a makeover by many fashion designers this autumn.

In the past they have been viewed as the appropriate attire for the countryside but are they are now being worn by fashionistas far, far from the farm.

Jill Hopkins finds out what traditional Wellington boot wearers think of the new styles.

And Jenni talks to Sue Constable Shoe Heritage Officer for Northampton Museums and Jessica Lowe, fashion journalist at CityLife, Manchester's listings magazin.

Boot and Shoe Collection


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