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Every morning before you go to work, you’re faced with two choices: To opt out of wearing your favorite white sneakers for more rainy weather-appropriate pairs, or to wear slippers on your commute, and just change into your just packed sneakers when you arrive at your destination. The latter adds more bulk and weight to your bag, but what can you do if you don’t want to sacrifice style for comfort and practicality? Well, this list is proof that you won’t have to. You can hit two birds with one stone with stylish and splash-proof footwear.
10 Stylish and Rain-Proof Shoes to Shop Online
EVITA High Cut Heeled Rain Boots (P1,590) from Indiana Jane MNL
Local brand Indiana Jane MNL's EVITA High Cut Heeled Rain Boots—with its high-cut silhouette, minimalist design and colorway, plus the waterproof and durable PVC material—are an absolute must-have during the rainy season. It's your typical rain boots made more stylish to wear as is with any of your rainy-day ensembles. It also features chunky and sturdy block heels to keep you steady on any terrain as we all know how slippery and muddy the paths get when it rains.
Available online via their website, Shopee, and Lazada.
Jelly Rain Shoes (P149) from Better Shop
Stay chic rain or shine with these low-cut shoes from online shop Better Shop. It features durable rubber and PVC material in a basic yet versatile style which also allows you to easily slip in and out in these babies as well as pair them with your trousers and dresses. You'd have no second thoughts wearing these under the unpredictable Manila weather.
Available on Shopee.
Torrent Chelsea Rain Boots (P4,759) from Sperry
Your style, feet, and socks are marked safe from puddles and splashes when you have these Torrent Chelsea Rain Boots from Sperry. These pairs are proof that there's no need to sacrifice fashion for function, especially in the rainy season. Rain or shine, your feet are protected by its waterproof rubber upper, lugged outsole for extra support and traction, and micro-fleece lining for that added warmth and coziness.
Available online via their website, Shopee, Lazada, and in-stores.
Slip-On Mule TRK (P4,498) from Vans
Vans is truly for the streets—even when they're wet and full of puddles. You all know the struggle of getting most of your shoes wet during the rainy season: they make your feet uncomfortable and they take too long to dry. But that won't be the case when you have the Slip-On Mule TRK pairs from Vans. The silhouette has the brand's signature checkerboard design but functions as drainage holes, on a single-piece TPU-molded upper with a softer durometer TPU material which makes for a lightweight and breathable piece. The fuss-free mule style tops the cake.
Available online and at select Vans stores nationwide.
Jefferson Bloom EVA Sneakers (P2,990) from Native
If you’re looking for a reliable and simple rainy-day pair, the Jefferson Bloom EVA Sneakers from Native are your best bet. These kicks boast an injection-molded EVA construction with a rubber rand and toe designed with the whole upper perforated. The classic silhouette makes it easy to mix and match with your everyday ensembles. They’re also shock-absorbant, odor-resistant, and hand-washable making it a solid rainy-day shoe.
Available online via their website, Shopee, and Lazada.
Melissa Royal (P5,995) from Melissa
Keep your cool under unexpected showers in these equally cool Melissa Royal pairs. These babies feature a classic silhouette that just oozes old-school and vintage vibes, with a chunky wedge that gives you a small height boost. ICYDK, Melissa shoes are made of a unique, patented material called MELFLEX, a form of PVC. The brand's shoes are also known for having a distinct, sweet smell, so you don't have to worry about that unpleasant odor caused by your feet or socks getting wet. We can totally see you rocking this with your dresses and skirts!
Available online and in Melissa stores nationwide.
Keds x Rifle Paper Co. Rowan Rain Boot Menagerie (P3,795) from Keds
Brighten up your gloomy rainy days with these stylish rain boots from Keds. These babies hit both style and function, with its chic floral prints in Chelsea-style boots with waterproof rubber uppers and durable no-slip bottoms. Make wet pavements a runway indeed when you have these on.
Available online.
Nara Shoes (P799) from Easy Soft
This is one white sneaker you won't be scared of wearing in the rain. Add these babies to your timeless white sneaker collection—because yes, we know you have one. The Nara shoes from Easy Soft are decked with an all-white canvas, with flexible and water-resistant features. It is also equipped with an EVA insole tech for added comfort and cushioning plus a waxed lace.
Available online.
Classic Crush Clogs (P4,495) from Crocs
If there’s one thing you can wear to almost everything—under whatever circumstance and weather—it might probably be the Classic Crush Clogs from Crocs. The Classic Crush Clogs have the unmistakable silhouette of their classic Clogs, sans the chunky platform and enhanced rubber tread, and updated detailing around the outsole. The style is available in various colors and designs, not to mention that you can decorate it with your favorite Jibbitz charms. They’re lightweight and comfortable, a must when you’re braving the Metro Manila floods and showers.
Available online via their website, Shopee, and Lazada.
Waterproof Shoe Covers (P166)
Now, if you really, really want to risk wearing your favorite white sneakers even when it unexpectedly pours, we have just the thing for you: waterproof shoe covers. Yup, that's right. Protect your shoes from the slight drizzle, shallow floods, and even dirt and dust with these durable and elastic shoe covers made out of thick polyester and PVC material. It has a striped rubber sole and elastic bands to secure it in place. Best part? It won't hog that much space in your backpack. You can just fold it and tuck it into your pockets when you're done using them and pull it out when needed.
Available on Shopee.
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