Originally adapted from Hessian Boots, what style of footwear is sometimes referred to Wellington Boots or "Wellies"?

In contemporary times, the term Wellington Boots has become known to mean boots that are waterproof, most often made from rubber or a halogenated polymer. You can find them worn often on farms or industrial sites where there's a lot of mud or water. Typically they're just below knee-high.

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