When I was in college in Arizona we dealt with the terrible monsoon season and since then I was always in the search of a great pair of rain boots. It always happened that my rain boots were either A) so uncomfortable or B) after a few wears would get holes in the heels. I had heard about Hunter rain boots for years especially when a few years ago they did collaboration with Rag & Bone. What I didn’t realize is that people, especially in New York City, wear these shoes other than just when it rains outside, but when it snows as well! My first winter in New York I purchased a basic tall shiny black pair with two different types of socks. They call them “welly socks” ☺ . I bought a turquoise pair that I deemed for when it rained outside and a black pair that were fur-like on top for when it was snowing. Other than being a little difficult to get off on my own when I get home these rain boots are honestly amazing. I have worn them in multiple snowstorms and rain storms in New York and have yet to get a single blister or hole in the heel! I like having the tall pair because it reaches me right under my kneecap, but I have seen a lot of working women in New York rocking the short high-heeled pairs on the street! Everyone has different tastes, so whether you like the tall pair or even the short pair, these are worth the purchase. I have friends who didn’t purchase the “welly socks” from Hunter and they just wear a pair of thick socks, normally ones they would wear if they were going to be skiing, and that has worked for them. I personally like the “welly socks” because they fit perfectly around the top opening of the boot and never seem to slide around in my boot. These boots fit true to size, but just make sure it isn’t too big on you because the last thing you want is snow or rain water going inside your boot while you are walking ☺
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