Wellington Boots are a fantastic invention furthered in style and design by the 18th century Hessian boot. Moving from leather to patent over the years to follow, design variations have made appearances in fashion magazines and on the catwalk alike. Today, wellies are not only worn for practicality but also to look good with part of a specific outfit. Farmers and horse riders can be seen sporting Specialist designer pairs which shows just how far this incredible item has advanced.

So far we have established that this type of boot is multi-purpose. We know that during cold, wet and snowy weather they will keep our feet warm and dry. We have also ascertained that mucking out horses can be entertained in pure style. What more could you possibly want from this style of footwear?

There is one further aspect not yet covered which provides a fun and unique use for such iconic footwear. Welly Wanging is referred to as a legitimate sport whereby participants of any age may take part. The rules clearly state that a sense of humour must be adhered to at all times. Tongue in cheek yet occasionally competitive, this art of throwing the boot as far as possible requires no referee or umpire and relies on the contestants honest natures when it comes to declaring their final distance. The rules state that a standard green, size 9 should be used which means no designer wear allowed on the pitch!

This high spirited and exciting game is open to contestants worldwide and predicted to only grow. If you fancy getting involved you may need some hints and tips. The following list has been designed help you on your way to becoming a world champion Welly Wanger!

€ Practise throwing the boot using just one hand. Either is acceptable for a single boot throw.
€ Have a go using two hands. Spin around quite quickly and let go once front facing (get this wrong and you risk hitting another contestant). The movement is similar to that of shot putters.
€ Legs apart, bend the knees and swing the item underneath and behind your legs before propelling forwards with force. Children find this one of the easiest methods.
€ Finally you could mix it up a little and show off your fantastic throwing skills by turning your back to the playing field and heaving the footwear over your head.

It makes sense to try each of these tactics. Once you have found your favourite stick with it and practise. You never know, you could end up world champion at the hilarious sport that is Welly Wanging! Good luck!