The Find: 10 pairs of rain boots to keep your feet fashionably dry this spring
The Find: 10 pairs of rain boots to keep your feet fashionably dry this spring
By Jean Grant | April 7, 2015
By Jean Grant | 04/07/2015
(Images: Hunter, Gravity Pope)
Surviving spring’s spontaneous downpours doesn’t have to mean trading chic sneakers or flats for a pair of old wellies. This season, there are a ton of great waterproof boots—and wearing them won’t involve sacrificing personal style. Our favourite ones barely resemble traditional rain gear (some can even pass as regular footwear), and show off seasonal prints, minimalist designs and sturdy heels perfect for puddle stomping. Here, 10 of spring’s best boots that will keep your feet dry and stylish at the same time.
311503 French heritage brand <strong>Aigle</strong> hand-makes these rubber ankle boots, which feature a pretty pattern from <strong>Liberty London</strong> <em>$125, <a href="http://www.raindropsto.com/outerwear-rainwear/ladies-aigle-miss-juliette-liberty-blue-bottillon-rain-boots" target="_blank">raindropsto.com</a></em><br />
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311505 This knee-high style, also from <strong>Aigle</strong>, is a sleek and sophisticated option for surviving serious downpours. <em>$135, <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/21418-aigle-84081-brn-miss-juliette-kneehigh" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em><br />
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311506 <strong>Burberry</strong>'s equestrian-inspired booties can take you from wet streets to the office (no change of shoes needed).<em> $377, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/ca/en/product/440231" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a></em><br />
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311507 Okay, so they're not exactly <em>boots</em>, but these flats from <strong>Native Shoes</strong> are completely waterproof, washable and odour-resistant—ideal for rainy summer days when heavy boots are just too hot. <em>$55, <a href="http://www.getoutsideshoes.com/new-arrivals/women/native-jericho-popstar-orange-shell-white.html" target="_blank">getoutside.com</a></em><br />
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311508 The boot-averse will also love these simple plimsolls from <strong>Hunter</strong>. They're fully waterproof, but the matte rubber means they can totally pass for regular shoes. <em>$125, <a href="http://ca.hunterboots.com/product/womens-original-plimsoles?product_id=57595&sale=0&gclid=CjwKEAjw3YipBRDL2bHhjLmFkQsSJADtzktjBjvCyDS4kOEn8wLMd82UEk9GS-1jsMDJFZEH2kZurxoC1Mjw_wcB" target="_blank">hunter.com</a></em><br />
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311509 The sturdy heel on this ankle bootie (also from <strong>Hunter</strong>) will keep its wearer well above any pesky puddles. <em>$175, <a href="http://ca.hunterboots.com/product/original-block-heel-chelsea-boots" target="_blank">hunter.com </a></em><br />
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311510 Danish designer <strong>Isle Jacobsen</strong> makes these functional boots, which can certainly hold up against any kind of storm. <em>$189, <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/18060-ilse-jacobsen-hornbaek-rub1-blk-tall-lace-up-rainboot" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em><br />
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311511 <strong>Jeffrey Campbell'</strong>s chic Chelsea rain boots come in one of our favourite shades for spring. <em>$125, <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/ca/shopping/women/jeffrey-campbell-chelsea-rain-boots-item-10565871.aspx?storeid=9129&ffref=lp_2_" target="_blank">farfetch.com</a></em><br />
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311512 These ankle boots are a bit funkier, and feature a playful paint-splattered print—for those times when jumping in puddles is completely acceptable. <em>$135, <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/27472-melissa-31373-52076-moon-dust-ii" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em><br />
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311513 When the weather can't make up its mind, these boots fold up into a small little pouch—perfect for when you need to switch to flats. <em>$85, <a href="http://www.raindropsto.com/outerwear-rainwear/ladies-outerwear-rainwear/ladies-baffin-packables-rain-boots" target="_blank">raindropsto.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/the-find-rain-boots-for-spring-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/the-find-rain-boots-for-spring-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/the-find-rain-boots-for-spring-10.jpg 800 600 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-pairs-of-rain-boots/slide/the-find-rain-boots-for-spring-10/ the-find-rain-boots-for-spring-10 0 0
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