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2017 has been all over the place when it comes to weather. We've had polar vortex-level cold, so-hot-your-eyeballs-sweat days this summer, and every temperature in between. Here in Chicago, we have also seen an unusual amount of rain throughout the spring and summer months. This led us to an idea for our first Shoes Day Tuesday series: rain boots.
Every fashion blogger and basic bitch out there will tell you that you need a pair of tall Hunter boots.
2017 has been all over the place when it comes to weather. We've had polar vortex-level cold, so-hot-your-eyeballs-sweat days this summer, and every temperature in between. Here in Chicago, we have also seen an unusual amount of rain throughout the spring and summer months. This led us to an idea for our first Shoes Day Tuesday series: rain boots.
Every fashion blogger and basic bitch out there will tell you that you need a pair of tall Hunter boots.
They are super cute and super fashionable. You can even get fleece liners and wear them in the winter! (More on that in a few months.) Katie 2 fell for it- she bought them. And was miserable. Her calf is just too big for the boot (but way too small for the 'extended calf' boot), creating a vacuum. With no air getting in, her feet got super swampy, creating blisters galore and probably smelly feet if she had kept them on long enough. Katie 1 wanted to fall for it, however she decided against it because the boots were just too tall for her height (they came to that really uncomfortable place on her knees). While she's not a fan of the tall Hunter boots, see below!!!
This post is intended to show you some other shoe options when it comes to taking on the rain in style.
The Cole Haan Callie rain shoe (above) is an excellent option. They are super easy to get on and off- you don't even need to unzip them! They are extraordinarily comfortable, and the black patent looks like a regular shoe, so in case you forget to change your shoes when you get to the office (or are going someplace where changing shoes isn't easy), you won't look like you're wearing boots. The only problem is they come just below the ankle, so if you have to go through a deep puddle, you may get a soaker. Also note: on Cole Haan's website, they're only available in black and grey. I have seen them at other places (like Macy's last year) in other colors like red.
Katie 1 has these shorter Hunter boots and loves them. The shorter length (that doesn't sound right, but let's go with it) is perfect for both warmer weather and shorter gals. They are easy to get on and off and are pretty comfortable. They also don't sweat as much as taller boots and they still provide a good deal of puddle protection since they hit just below the calf.
Want something taller? Something that more resembles a "traditional" rain boot? Katie 1 and Elizabeth both have versions of these and like them. Katie 1 does admit that the taller shaft does create a swampy foot environment when worn on hot summer days, so these are usually reserved for fall and spring wear.
You could also go with a "weather proof shoe"- a boot that looks like a normal, everyday shoe but is actually meant to keep your feet dry. Katie 2 is especially fond on these when it comes to winter weather, but they are a year-round option. Try out some of these: on sale at Nordstrom or Cole Haan on sale.
A final note re: rain boots:
Because they are made of rubber or some other not so breathable materials, what you wear under your rain boots can factor significantly into the comfort level. As noted above, we've all experienced a certain smelly swampy atmosphere when wearing our boots during a hot, humid, summer storm. Besides creating blisters and smell issues, this can also result in the super uncomfortable "my socks are falling down" scenario which leads to the aforementioned blisters. This is why wearing the proper socks (especially in the summer) with rain boots is very important. Our advice? Pick up a cheap pair of running socks (i.e. not cotton) that are ankle length (taller than regular socks but not a full blown tube sock). The material will wick sweat and prevent swampy, stinky feet and the longer length will ensure they stay up. Our recommendation: these.
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