These Boots Were Made for Safety, but Influencers Have Brought Them Back
In 1815, Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, defeated Napoleon at Waterloo and after Napoleon's defeat, public attention was bought to Arthur’s boots, which were not the popular Hessian boots, but a custom-made style, which fit more closely around the leg and stopped mid-calf. This meant... Sign in to see full entry.