The boot's on the other foot now...

It might be summer but you'd have to be an optimist to put the wellies away completely this year.

Forget the traditional shades of green and black, though, some brighter hues could soon be on show after Hunters introduced new colours to their range.

Adult sizes are available in iris purple, fuschia pink, lime, lilac, red, yellow, powder blue and aubergine as well as traditional navy, green and black. (They're £50.) Children’s, meanwhile, come in navy, green, red, yellow, pink and blue (£25).

Might be worth bearing in mind if you're looking for a birthday present...