It was raining in new york City today when I stepped out of the Penn Station tube stop and I straight away regretted the footwear I picked out for today : ballet residences 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 appeared to have once been much more prepared ( I was trying to forget the waterbed I was going on by imagining knocking one of them over to rob their boots - I look stronger than her ; she possibly wears my size ; that girl potentially would not even notice if I took her shoes while she is's searching through her bags ).

Obviously the best choice for rain-wear is rubber cheap rain boots or galoshes. They're water resistant ( which is the most significant ) and they sometimes reach up to the knee so they are splash-proof too. And they are usually wide enough that you can tuck your jeans into them to keep them dry until you reach the office. I saw women in innumerable patterns and colours hurrying along the paths - logo 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 such a lot of variations, you're almost certain to never see your boot twin. And most rain boots are under $50! I'm in possession of a pair of Steve Madden rainboots that have miniscule black and white skulls printed 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 department stores 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 ( often with leather trim ) that cover up most of the apex of your foot. So they are not ponderous like rubber rain boots can be but will still keep your feet dry ( unlike my ballet terraces ). I'm glad designers invented this because these shoes are great when maybe it is simply going to drizzle for part of the day or when it's wet outside from the night before but not going to shower any more . Definitely keep an eye out. 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 not any way you could ever mistake me for a nerd kind of way.

Another choice is waterproof leather boots. Plenty of folks are not aware of these exist, and no, I do not mean just using a waterproofing spray on your existing boots. These boots are really manufactured with a special process to make them as water-resistant as rubber rain boots without looking any different from standard 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 a little less than $200 unless there is a sale going on. The most typical style I've seen are riding boot inspired shapes with a buckle across the apex 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 witch when they're 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 sure to test it first on a less visible area to make certain it doesn't change the color in any way ) and simply wiping down the boots after getting inside 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 totally wreck your nice leather boots.

A last stormy day shoe choice you may not have thought of are platform shoes - nearly 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 simple : 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're rather more likely to stay dry. Look for rubber soles though, perhaps 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're 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 clothes like a mark of shame long after you have regained your composure ).

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

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