From a small town in Southeastern PA, Richard moved west as soon as he could. He's lived all over the US and is currently falling in love with the Pacific Northwest. He spends his free time reading trip reports, training and planning for the next trip, whether that be packrafting in Texas, backpacking in Colorado, or closer-to-home cragging at Index (near Seattle). He's also spent over two years working on farms (around the world) without rain boots, and now, after this test realizes how much more pleasant his time on said farms could have been should he have just bitten the bullet and bought them. For incomprehensible reasons, he bought chaps instead…
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Best Rain Boots of 2022
You shouldn’t have to worry about your feet when the bad weather rolls in. Our testers put 13 high-quality rain boots through the proverbial wringer (though they actually got wetter...
Editors' Choice
Bogs Workman
These lightweight and insulated boots are comfortable and ready for any conditions you might encounter.
Best Buy
Baffin Enduro
This boot is a classic - simple construction, waterproof up to the calf, surprising comfort, and great traction. With a very fair price for all you get, this is a clear Best Buy winner in...
Top Pick
LL Bean 8" Gore-Tex/Thinsulate
These classic duckboots are the perfect combination of durable good looks and work-ready construction. We'd be happy to wear these no matter how bad the weather gets.
How to Choose Rain Boots
For anyone living in a rainy climate (and even those who don't), rain boots are a key piece of your footwear arsenal. Dry feet are happy feet.
Top Pick
The Original Muck Boot Company Arctic Sport
These heavy boots perform best in the worst weather, with their fleece-lined neoprene insulation and aggressively lugged outsole.
Sorel Madson II Moc Toe
These low-top stylish boots are a great companion on all your city adventures. Lightweight and comfortable, they don't have a very high flood height, but if you steer clear of big puddles...
Sorel Madson II Chukka
These dapper boots will keep you dry and feeling fly even when the spring rains blow in.
The Original Muck Boot Company Wetland
These burly boots are impressively protective, insulated, and comfortable during long days. If you need something tall and ready to work, this is a great choice.
XTRATUF 6" Ankle Deck Boot
You should consider these boots only if you're in love with their looks, because they don't back their looks up with much substance.
Top Pick
Blundstone Thermal Chelsea
These lightweight and classy boots can do it all. If you're on the hunt for a stylish boot that can also handle the elements, this is an impressive and durable choice.
Sperry Saltwater Duck Nylon
If you like the looks of these boots, go for them, but don't expect them to keep your feet dry in wet weather.
Bogs Classic Ultra High
When we're leaving the house in wet or cold weather, this is a very comfortable boot - easy to slip into and shockingly comfortable.
Sorel Madson Moc Toe
These boots are comfortable and stylish enough to wear no matter what the occasion, and we were impressed by their traction and good fit.
Hunter Original Tall
Hunter boots were founded in the beginning days of rain boots in the 1850s and feature impressive construction and unique styling.
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