Rainy spring days in Greencastle, Indiana, are like hot desert days: expected, exhausting, and hard to dress for. When it’s dark and stormy outside, you can use fashion to brighten your day. Rain boots have come a long way from the ubiquitous dark Hunters or Shrimp Boots. The current selection offers color, variety and play all along the price scale. Put on a fun pair of boots – they will keep your feet dry and warm and add some sunshine to your day. Brighten everyone’s day with these fashion forward rain boots.
COLORFUL FINDS:
Bring a smile to you and your friends with color:
London Fog’s Piccadilly Rain Boots
The pop of color you need on a rainy day. These boots are bright, waterproof and fun. The Piccadilly Rain Boots can be found online for approximately $50.
Women’s Original Tall Rain Boots by Hunter
The classic Hunter is dark no more. In 14 different colors, you can be as colorful as you want splashing through puddles on a rainy day. These tall boots do an excellent job at keeping your feet and pants dry and will make you want to go play in the rain. Hunter boots are pricey at $150, reflecting the amazing quality. Hunters are a well-known and respected brand that prides itself on being able to tackle unpredictable weather in style.
A Twist on the Classics:
LL Bean’s iconic Duck Boots
These boots have been and continue to be a go-to piece of footwear. LL Bean has stepped up their game and made them even better with more colors and styles to choose from. The classic Tan/Brown and Tan/Navy options are still available along with duck boots in Dark Ash, Plum Grape (picture above), and Raven Blue. These boots land on the more expensive side, costing $130. They are built to last a lifetime and can transition between spring, winter, and fall weather conditions effortlessly.
The Cutter Rain Boot by Sperry Top-Sider
Known for their classy and comfortable boat shoes, Sperry is adding to their line of footwear with shoes you can wear all season in all types of weather.
The Cutter Rain Boot is perfect for anyone who lives in their sneakers. This waterproof sneaker provides all the protection that a classic rain boot offers on rainy Indiana days while maintaining the fashion, function and comfort of a beloved pair of sneakers. These fleece-lined waterproof shoes come at the reasonable price of $80 and are capable of handling the unpredictable weather that comes with spring in Indiana.
Tally Rain Boots by Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren’s new sassy and classy rain boots come in black and navy blue and add a certain class and sophistication to your rainy day ensemble. While the quality may be high, the price of these stylish rain boots can be found for $50 and are sure to make you feel stylish and put together on those rainy days. These wonderful boots can transform from a day at work to a night out with friends and maintain function and fashion.
Fashionista Finds:
Jeffrey Campbell Hurricane Rain Boots
These high fashion boots from Jeffrey Campbell cost only $60 and not only allow you to show off your sock game with the clear version of the boot, but also come in other fun colors such as Glitter. Fashion does come at a price though, and while these boots will keep you dry, they are not lined and may not be as comfortable as the other boots mentioned above. However, if you are looking for the next pair of shoes to set you apart from the competition, look no further.
There’s a rain boot for everyone, and a little rain shouldn’t stop you from having fun. The right pair of boots can not only transform a look, but also can make you want to play in the rain again.