Rainy day casual shoes

[zerostyle]

What does everyone wear on rainy, casual days. (For example, on a date).


My current casual shoe collection doesn't quite work:

1. Taupe suede Clarks desert boots ( rain = no suede )

2. Sneakers - not for dates

3. AE Strands - too nice of a shoe / leather soles = not for rain


I think I need to come up with some kind of more rugged shoe, possibly a boot. What non-suede, rubber/dainite soled shoe or boot would you recommend for the typical jeans + button down type look?

[VespaMatt]

The suede desert boots are fine if you treat them first: http://putthison.com/post/1955523121...n-the-rain-yes I have had red wine spilled on my brown suede desert boots and I washed them in the sink and they were fine. Dark suede is better since you won't see the wet spots.


Alternatively, you could get some regular leather desert boots.


I wear these if its raining, but they're kinda dorky. I'd like to get a pair of duck boots. http://www.6pm.com/tretorn-strala-vi...andarin-orange

[zerostyle]

Hate hate hate duck boots.


Clark DB's are ok, but they feel a little bulbous and too casual to me. Looking for something either a little dressier or more boot like I guess

[Pitt_10]

I usually go with my beeswax clarks, but you were looking for shoes a little more dressy though right? You could probably go with a "lower quality" brand and get a wingtip type of shoe that you could beat up a little bit in the rain, since they wouldn't be the main dress shoe you have

[Ounce]

I picked up a pair of J&M Wingtip boots on a solid sale that have rubber soles. Perfect for rainy days where I want to wear something a bit more dressy than my topsiders.

[Ben]

usually boat shoes for me. don't care if they get soaked at all

[bremersm]

For most rainy days I wear my Timberland Earthkeeper Chukkas. The rubber sole is perfect for rain and they were cheap. Got them for next to nothing with some Bonobos credits and promo codes.

[jessy_diamond]

What about the Sebago Hamilton wingtip boot ? That's usually what I wear on rainy days when I'm not wearing sneakers.


http://dappered.com/2011/10/wingtip-...bago-hamilton/

[tomservo]

oooooo I am definitely getting a pair of those Sebagos when I can get a good deal on them.

[zerostyle]

I kinda like those boots, but had trouble with Sebago fitting me in the past. The 9's were too long, and the 8.5's were way too tight...


( I loved the look of their brattle shoe: http://cdn.dappered.com/wp-content/u...agoBrattle.jpg )

[LosRockets]

@Jessy, yes that's my answer to this question as well. Love the waterproofness in my soggy city. They also just look great (though I do need to give them a polish soon, they're getting beat up bad!)


@Tomservo, keep an eye on Last Call, they regularly go on sale there (or did, anyway)!