Hunter and Dunlop Protective Footwear Announce Partnership to Introduce the First-Ever Hunter Safety Boot in the US and Canada
“Hunter Goes to Work with Dunlop” combines the fashion of Hunter with the function and innovation of Dunlop Protective Footwear
Hunter, the iconic British heritage brand, and Dunlop Protective Footwear, a global leader in protective footwear innovation, today announced a new partnership introducing the first-ever Hunter Safety Boot available in the US and Canada.
The partnership brings together two iconic boot brands with a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, protection, and comfort. Combining the fashion and heritage of Hunter with the category-leading safety, comfort, and innovation of Dunlop Protective Footwear, the new collection is designed to empower the makers and doers of the world to get the job done safely.
“This partnership combines two iconic boot brands to redefine the future of safety footwear,” said Colin Clark, Chief Marketing Officer at Dunlop Protective Footwear. “Hunter brings 170 years of heritage, style, and cultural relevance, while Dunlop Protective Footwear brings 100 years of innovation, protection, and the power of Purofort®. By combining the fashion and craftsmanship of Hunter with the functionality and proprietary innovation of Dunlop, we’ve created a completely new kind of safety product designed to help the women of the workforce get the job done safely and in style.”
“As Hunter celebrates its 170th anniversary this year, this partnership represents an exciting evolution for one of the world's most iconic boot brands," said Christina Martin Pieper, Executive Vice President, Lifestyle at Authentic Brands Group, owner of the Hunter brand. "For generations, Hunter has been trusted for its craftsmanship, quality and ability to blend functionality with style. By partnering with Dunlop Protective Footwear, we're bringing that heritage into an entirely new category, introducing a safety boot designed to meet the needs of today's workforce while delivering the comfort, protection and iconic design consumers expect from Hunter.”
The collection features Dunlop’s proprietary Purofort® technology, an innovative material developed by Dunlop that incorporates millions of evenly distributed air pockets to create lightweight, flexible, and thermally insulating boots with long-lasting comfort.
Designed with women in mind, the collection reflects the growing demand for personal protective equipment built specifically for women of the workforce. The Hunter Safety Boot is engineered to help working women stay safe, comfortable, and confident on the jobsite while delivering the iconic Hunter style.
The new line is available now on Amazon and Grainger and will continue to roll out across retail, e-commerce, and industrial distribution channels throughout 2026 in the USA and Canada.
For more information, visit https://www.dunlopboots.com/.
About Hunter
With 170 years of heritage, the Hunter brand has evolved from a rubber boot to a lifestyle brand, offering an expansive footwear collection, outerwear, bags and accessories designed for outdoor performance in both rural and urban environments. With seasonal introductions of fresh new styles and colorways inspired by the brand’s strong DNA, Hunter has cemented its position as the "welly of choice" among outdoor enthusiasts, celebrities and fashion trendsetters alike.
For more information, please visit hunterboots.com.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with more than 1,700 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $36 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.
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About Dunlop Protective Footwear
Dunlop Protective Footwear is a global leader in protective footwear innovation, delivering high-performance safety solutions for professionals across agriculture, food processing, construction, industry, and lesiure. With more than 100 years of expertise and proprietary technologies like Purofort®, Acifort and PVC. Dunlop is committed to empowering the makers and doers of the world to get the job done safely.