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It was raining in NY City today when I stepped out of the Penn Station tube stop and I immediately regretted the shoes 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. Of course every other person I passed looked to have been much more prepared ( I was attempting to forget the waterbed I was walking on by imagining knocking one of them over to rob 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 searching through her bags ).

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

For a new spin, I've been seeing in designer shops and the runways showing new childrens rain boots that looks like a cross between an ankle bootie ( or shoetie ) and a loafer or sneaker. They're flat rubber shoes ( infrequently with leather trim ) that cover up the majority of the apex of your foot. So they're not ponderous like rubber rain boots can be but will still keep your feet dry ( unlike my ballet terraces ). I'm happy designers invented this because these shoes are great when perhaps 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 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 kind of way.

Another choice is water-proof leather boots. A large amount of folks are not aware of these exist, and no, I don't mean just using a waterproofing spray on your existing boots. These boots are actually made with a special process to make them as waterproof 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 kind of boot for slightly less than $200 unless there is a sale going on. The most common style I have seen are riding boot inspired shapes with a buckle across the head of the foot or around the calf.

Regular leather boots may also be worn in the rain and are likely more water-resistant than you imagine. Think about where the leather comes from : the cows don't melt like the cruel witch when they're 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 efforts to test it first on a less visible area to be certain it doesn't change the color in any way ) and simply wiping down the boots after getting inside is another good practice to get into. Beware of when the rain turns to snow , however , stains from the salt spread on sidewalks to melt the snow can totally wreck your nice leather boots.

A last stormy day shoe choice you may not have thought of are platform shoes - about any closed toe type will work as 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 straightforward : platforms instantly make you further away from the wet ground so the splashes have to reach higher to get to your feet. This all means you are much more likely to stay dry. Look for rubber soles though, maybe with some traction, if your walking anywhere that might 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 have regained your composure ).

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

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