The Best Boots to Wear When it is Bad Weather 89

It was raining in new york City today when I stepped out of the Penn Station train stop and I straight away regretted the footwear I picked out for today : ballet residences that allowed the icy water from each puddle to slosh over the tops and into the shoe, soaking my socks and chilling my foot. Naturally every other person I passed seemed to have been much more prepared ( I was trying to forget the waterbed I was walking on by imagining knocking one of them over to steal their boots - I look stronger than her ; she possibly wears my size ; that girl probably would not even notice if I took her shoes while she's's looking through her bags ).

obviously the best choice for rain-wear is rubber cheap rain boots or galoshes. They are waterproof ( which is the most important ) and they customarily reach up to the knee so they're splash-proof too. And they're generally wide enough that you can tuck your jeans into them to keep them dry till you reach the office. I saw women in countless patterns and colors hurrying along the paths - symbol brands like Coach, cutsey prints like tiny flamingos or cherries, patterns like plaids or spots and each color of the rainbow. The great thing about rubber rain boots is that now that there are so many variations, you're almost certain to never see your boot twin. And most rain boots are under $50! I'm in possession of a pair of Steve Madden rainboots that have tiny black and white skulls released on them so when you look at them from far away they seem to be plain old checkerboard.

For a new spin, i have been seeing in designer shops and the runways showing new childrens rain boots that is like a cross between an ankle bootie ( or shoetie ) and a loafer or sneaker. They're flat rubber shoes ( sometimes with leather trim ) that cover up the majority of the top of your foot. So they are not bulky like rubber rain boots can be but will still keep your feet dry ( unlike my ballet terraces ). I am glad designers created this because these shoes are great when maybe it is just going to drizzle for part of the day or when it's wet outside from the evening before but not going to shower any more . Definitely keep an eye open. I saw a captivating pair that were seamed bright yellow rubber with a tan colored leather on the higher that tied with tassles - they were like preppy cool but in a there is not any way you could ever mistake me for a nerd kind of way.

Another choice is water-proof leather boots. A lot of people don't know these exist, and no, I don't mean just using a waterproofing spray on your existing boots. These boots are basically manufactured with a special process to make them as water-resistant as rubber rain boots without looking any different from ordinary leather boots. This does cause the price to go up quite a bit though, so don't anticipate finding this kind of boot for a little less than $200 unless there is a sale going on. The most common style I've seen are riding boot galvanized shapes with a buckle across the top of the foot or around the calf.

Regular leather boots may also be worn in the rain and are probably more water-proof than you imagine. Think about where the leather comes from : the cows don't melt like the wicked magician when they are alive, do they? But ensure you do take special care of your leather boots if you intend to make them your permanent rain-wear. Weatherproofing sprays are great ( make sure to test it first on a less visible area to make sure it does not change the color in any way ) and simply wiping down the boots after getting inside is another good practice to get into. Watch out for when the rain turns to snow , however , stains from the salt spread on sidewalks to melt the snow can fully wreck your nice leather boots.

A last rainy day shoe choice you may not have thought of are platform shoes - nearly any closed toe type will work so long as the platform extends from the toes to the heel and the platform is at least an inch in the front, 1.5 to two inches is better. It's straightforward : platforms right away make you further away from the wet ground so the splashes have to reach higher to get to your feet. This all means you're much more likely to stay dry. Look for rubber soles though, maybe with some traction, if your walking anywhere that would be slippery ( wet leaves on the ground, etc ). Falling on your face is bad, falling when you're wearing platforms is worse ( further to fall, risk of a twisted ankle, etc ) but falling in the rain while wearing platforms is the worst ( think wet clothes like a mark of shame long after you've regained your composure ).

If you can't exist without wearing your ballet flats even after all this though, I understand. Just make efforts to bring some extra socks.

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