Rain Boots Aren’t Just For Festivals. Here Are The Best Pairs To Shop Now

No matter how many times we sing "Rain, rain go away, come again another day," the storm clouds refuse to budge. This summer, it's safe to say, has been underwhelming. We're packing away our sun hats and sunscreen in favour of wet weather gear: rain hats, rain macs and rain boots. You'd be forgiven for thinking that wet-weather shoes are purely functional but allow us to convince you that they can be fashionable, too.

Just like hiking boots, now firmly installed as stylish winter footwear thanks to labels like Grenson, Danner and Sorel, the rain (or rubber) boot has shaken off its stuck-in-the-mud shackles to claim its rightful place in our wardrobe, and not just for festival season. The trusty waterproof boot has been embraced by designers — think Prada and Bottega Veneta, Ganni and Chloé — and the high street alike, meaning that now there's a host of options to choose from, whether your taste runs to UGG's in-your-face colourways or Everlane's more muted designs.

To complete the trifecta of wet-weather dressing, we're wearing ours with co-ordinating raincoats and waterproof hats and a pair of trusty jean shorts (we're not completely giving up on summer just yet).

Click through to find our favourite rain boots, from luxury labels like Burberry to more affordable brands like Matt & Nat.