It was raining in NY City today when I stepped out of the Penn Station tube stop and I instantly regretted the footwear I picked out for today : ballet flats 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 appeared to once have been much more prepared ( I was trying to forget about the waterbed I was strolling on by imagining knocking one of them over to rob their boots - I look stronger than her ; she probably wears my size ; that girl potentially wouldn't even notice if I took her shoes while she's's looking through her bags ).
clearly the best choice for rain-wear is rubber cheap rain boots or galoshes. They are water resistant ( which is the most significant ) and they sometimes reach up to the knee so they're splash-proof too. And they are usually 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 - emblem brands like Coach, cutsey prints like tiny flamingos or cherries, patterns like plaids or spots and every color of the rainbow. The cool thing about rubber rain boots is that now that there are so many variations, you are almost guaranteed to never see your boot twin. And most rain boots are under $50! I have a pair of Steve Madden rainboots that have miniscule 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 ( often with leather trim ) that cover up the majority of the head of your foot. So they're not bulky like rubber rain boots can be but will still keep your feet dry ( unlike my ballet terraces ). I am happy designers came up with this because these shoes are great when maybe it is simply going to drip for part of the day or when it's wet outside from the evening before but not going to rain any more . Definitely keep an eye open. I saw an adorable pair that were seamed bright yellow rubber with a tan colored leather on the upper that tied with tassles - they were like preppy cool but in a there is no way you could ever mistake me for a nerd sort of way.
Another choice is waterproof leather boots. A large amount 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 look forward to finding this type of boot for a little less than $200 unless there's a sale going on. The most typical style I have seen are riding boot inspired shapes with a buckle across the top of the foot or around the calf.
Regular leather boots can also be worn in the rain and are likely more water-proof than you imagine. Think about where the leather comes from : the cows don't melt like the evil hag when they are alive, do they? But make sure you do take special care of your leather boots if you plan to make them your permanent rain-wear. Weatherproofing sprays are great ( make efforts to test it first on a less visible area to make sure it doesn't change the color in any way ) and simply wiping down the boots after getting indoors is another good habit 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 - about 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 2 inches is better. It's easy : platforms right away make you further away from the wet ground so that 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 greasy ( wet leaves on the ground, etc ). Falling on your face is bad, falling when you are 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 garments like a mark of shame long after you've regained your composure ).
if you can not survive without wearing your ballet lofts even after all this though, I understand. Just make sure to bring some additional socks.
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