I’m a huge fan of my Hunter rainboots for cooler months, but no one wants to wear a pair of knee-high plastic boots when it’s 95 degrees. Are plastic flip flops okay? They seem most functional, but I feel so weird wearing them with a suit or work dress. Is there something in between? Let's find out.
Sneakers are a great way to stay stylish in the rain, and there are a ton of waterproof sneakers that are perfect for this. These sneakers are around $125 and you can find them at Allbirds.
A number of readers noted that they liked to go for an “active sandal” for summer, such as Teva sandals. They have a “secure fit, supportive comfort, and reliably grippy outsole” to provide traction.
If a strap isn’t important to you, then there are, of course, a growing number of companies that make rubber ballet flats, including Crocs and Oka B. You can get even Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman shoes in a rain-friendly jelly.
I’ve had flip Crocs in the past, as rubber shoes go, they’d be fine for commuting shoes, but I still wouldn’t want to step into a city puddle in them. Similar options are the Nautica jelly sandals or closed-toe T-strap jelly sandal.
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