I’ve been on a mission to replace my tall Hunter rainboots. They just….they bug me. I’m no longer used to tall boots, so these feel like clodhoppers, and they’re just so hot and uncomfortable if I ever go inside anywhere. However, they’re also crazy practical, and for walking the boys to school in the pouring rain (and it can really rain in Philly)….they’re hard to beat.
So for the maelstrom of early morning drop off in the driving rain (which, if you follow me on IG, you’ve seen plenty of examples of – like this), I’m sticking with my tall Hunters.
But for the wet and drizzly days, or for the softly raining days…I’m switching to these little Chelsea rainboots. I recently wore them to drop the kids off at school, then walked – in a light drizzle – to a doctor’s appointment, where I sat comfortably waiting for hours inside. My feet were warm (but not overly so) and dry. Besides, the pattern is fun, and a nice counterpoint to all of my neutrals.
Outfit Details
jacket: Everlane ‘The Swing’ Trench (Tan)
tee: old – you can find similar on Amazon or Target
jeans: AG ‘The Legging’ Ankle Jeans
boots: Sole Society Kate Rainboots c/o
bag: Rebecca Minkoff Julian (Black)
sunglasses: old, here’s a similar pair
A Few Favorite Rainy Day Combos
Since I’m in desperate need of a new umbrella anyway, I put together a few combos that might make me pray for rain. Which is your fav?
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umbrella: Uncommon Goods Color Wheel Stick Umbrella – Pax would freak, and I suspect my husband would think twice before taking it to work, never to be seen again.
jacket: K-Way ‘Celene 3.0’ – the only complaint I have with my original K-Way is that the water slides off of it onto my bum. This style would completely solve that issue.
boots: Sorel ‘Out ‘N About’ Waterproof Boot (Collegiate Navy) – if you need something more serious or warm.
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umbrella: SHEDRAIN ‘The Bubble’ Auto Open Umbrella – love the cheeky little “rain check?” graphic.
jacket: Calvin Klein Double Breasted Trench Coat (Aubergine) – this color makes this rainjacket feel almost glamorous (and a perfect counterpoint to the shiny black booties)
boots: Sole Society ‘Kate’ Rain Booties (Black) – the same booties I’m wearing, but in shiny black.
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umbrella: HAPPYSWEEDS ‘Sky Lake’ Umbrella – still my favorite umbrella
jacket: Lauren Ralph Lauren ‘Balmacaan’ Rain Coat (Racing Khaki) – so gamine and chic. Love this one.
boots: Jeffrey Campbell ‘Stormy’ Rain Boot (Glitter Multi) – I’m kinda crazy about what these patterned rainboots do to khaki….
xo,
S
I just finally realized my legs aren’t quite right for the tall hunters after years of wearing them. My calves are slightly too big and i’m so short the top comes up to the bend in my knee which gets awkward. however I LOVE how invincible i feel wearing them – i’ll walk through a giant mud puddle with joy. But during the Nordstrom anniversary sale I just bought the ones that come up halfway up my calf (they also have a cute and comfy wedge) and i’m SO happy with them. I now want to sell my tall ones on craigslist or ebay to hopefully offset the cost of buying the newer ones!
I was literally just going to request a walkable rainboot roundup from you after this morning’s long drizzly trek from 25th & Lombard to 17th & Market in my clunky tall rainboots. Nice mind-reading 🙂
I have a love hate relationship with my tall Hunters. I think they look cool. I love that they keep me super dry in El Nino years (Calif!), as I hike up a hill for about 20 minutes from public transport to get to work. But hate how cold and sweaty my feet get during the day. UGG has several new styles of leather waterproof short (non furry) boots out this Fall. Tempted to order some; I can wear non-destroyed jeans to work and think they’d be cute. Has anyone tried them?
Its so ironic that you posted this today, as its pouring and I was thinking I really new new low rain boots. I was thinking the Sam Edelman’s that look very similar! I’ll take it as a sign 🙂
Super cute. I could have used those in Eugene Oregon!! Super cute even for a fun look or tromping around in damp muddy places.
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I noticed these boots only come in whole sizes. Do you recommend sizing up or down? Thanks!! Love your blog!!
Ha! We had that rainbow umbrella and it was everyone’s favorite. That’s five boys and me age 2 to 41. I have to get some more because it suffered a “poking your brother in the face” fracture that it could not sustain.
End of last spring I got some Cole Haan waterproof booties. I haven’t worn them yet, and I doubt they are walking around all day comfortable, but I think they are going to be a great commute to work option. Otherwise if I’m not dressed up I wear LL bean boots- which I find much more comfortable than Hunters.
Like these!
https://m.colehaan.com/products/W00219?start=7&cgid=whatsnew_womens_waterproof
So good. Totally need a black bootie blog. The luckys are fab for a neutral and the j crew mod booties are a staple but what about now in black?
Thank you, thank you for writing about this! (I emailed you in a panic after our last rain storm, ha). I’d been vascillating between tall Hunters and the Sam Edelman Chelsea boots, both in my cart for weeks, and I think I’m finally convinced that I should pull the trigger on the Chelseas.
My one concern – do they chafe badly around the ankle? If so, how do you manage to still look chic with tall socks peeking out (or do you just suffer in the name of fashion?)
I replaced my Hunters last year with Sperry Saltwater duck boots. I went up a size.