Over the last ten years, Kate Middleton’s worn her black suede Aquatalia Rhumba boots to twenty different public engagements. (I bet she’s worn them on lots of private outings too!)
We first spotted her in the tall heeled boots in 2011, a few months before the Royal Wedding. Pictured below in April 2011 during a visit to Belfast:
She most recently wore them in 2019, during a visit to Wales.
Pictured below, Kate wearing the Aquatalia Rhumba during a visit to Dundee, Scotland in 2015.
About The Aquatalia Rhumba Boots:
Kate wears the original Aquatalia Rhumba boots. Made in Italy from a weatherproof stretch suede fabric. They feature a 3½” heel, a ¾” platform, a slip-resistant rubber sole and soft microfiber lining.
Where to buy Kate’s Aquatalia Rhumba boots:
Aquatalia has restocked and relaunched the Rhumba boots frequently since Kate first wore them in 2011. As of December 2021, you can buy an updated version of the boots called “Rhumba II“.
As you can see below, the old and new style Rhumba boots look near identical. Aquatalia have just slimmed down the heel and platform for a more elegant, modern look. (Old on the left, new on the right).
Hi & Dry boots from Russell and Bromley:
The Duchess is believed to have purchased her Aquatalia boots from Russell and Bromley in London. They’ve renamed the boot from ‘Rhumba’ to ‘Hi And Dry.’ (This explains why you may hear the boots called ‘Hi and Dry’ and not ‘Rhumba’ on other blogs, in the media etc.)
Aquatalia Rhumba Review:
One of our readers, Bobbi Jo bought the Aquatalia Rhumba boots, after we posted about them on our Facebook page. Later, she left a comment and told us that she is “obsessed” with them. She said:
“[I] love the boots! I’ve worn them the past two days and they’ve been very comfortable. I walk a lot at work and we get a ton of snow here. The suede does great with water … I would definitely recommend their boots and booties”.
Does Kate Middleton wear any other boots from Aquatalia?
Yes! The Duchess has worn several pairs of boots from Aquatalia in addition to the Rhumba style. She owns the Neptune style in black, the Fallon style in black and the Rouge/Royal style in brown.
To view more of Kate Middleton’s boots click here. You can also browse the shoe section of our site to see more of her footwear.
