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- 1/21
The 20 Best Waterproof Sneakers For Every Rainy Day
Rain boots are a fine thing to wear when the weather is bad, but they're a toss-up when it comes to keeping your outfit on point. Rain boots might work with your joggers or some of your jeans, but with a suit, shorts, or tailored pant, the game gets riskier. Wet-weather footwear is made a whole lot better with a pair of waterproof sneakers, which have both the power to pair well with pants and properties to ward of the rain.
Although there are many reasons that we're grateful for the rise of a chunky sneaker, practical purposes are one of the best. A lot of these waterproof sneakers might be built for outdoor activities like hiking or trail running, but they are now equally as adept at commuting to work and other types of walks in the rain.
Part of the reason these sneakers are so good—even a replacement for fully rubberized rain boots—is because the technology has gotten a major upgrade. Some of the best sneakers here use Gore-Tex, a membrane making many everyday items completely waterproof. From chunky Hokas to slimmed down Vans to grippy Nikes, we've rounded up the 20 best waterproof sneakers to scoop now.
courtesy - Esquire - 2/21
ACS + OG Shoes
Salomon
salomon.com
$175.00
Salomon's remake of an archive shoe is the exact combination of function and fashion that we're looking for right now. Strong enough for a hike, cool enough for the bar.
salomon.com - 3/21
Gel-Sonoma 6 G-TX Running Shoes
Asics
asics.com
$120.00
Asics's Gel-Sonoma is running shoe favored by fervent runners. The style is celebrated for its cushioning, shock-absorption, and durable outsoles. Taking the design a step further, the Gel-Sonoma now features a breathable, waterproof upper.
asics.com - 4/21
Vectiv Taraval Shoes
The North Face
zappos.com
$124.95
The North Face makes all its stuff strong enough to brave the outdoors, and these sneakers are no different. There's a ton of cushion and response under the foot, which ensures your feet don't tire out.
zappos.com - 5/21
Pegasus Trail 4 Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$160.00
These might be built for trail running—look at the grippy sole and the Gore-Tex Invisible Fit waterproofing—but we'll be damned if they wouldn't look great just chilling under a pair of trousers at the bar.
nike.com - 6/21
Terrex AX4 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes
Adidas
adidas.com
$130.00
Simple but capable as hell, Adidas's rail runners are built to withstand the rigors of a jog over roots and mud or a sprint up rocky terrain. And thanks to their low-key colorway and Gore-Tex weather protection, they'll hold up just as well when you need to run out for coffee.
adidas.com - 7/21
Y-3 TERREX Swift R3 GTX Shoes
adidas
adidas.com
$450.00
Adidas's Y-3 sneakers are always a look, and these are no different. They've got that futuristic Y-3 look in the zip closure and dramatic shape but still with that classic Adidas sportiness.
adidas.com - 8/21
Trail Runners SWT Shoes
Allbirds
allbirds.com
$140.00
Allbirds' trail runners have the same shape as its wool runners but they're done up with a water-repellent upper and grippy lugged sole.
allbirds.com - 9/21
Anacapa Low GTX Shoes
Hoka One
hoka.com
$170.00
For runners. And hikers. And fashion fans. And pretty much anyone who appreciates a chunky, cool-as-hell sneaker outfitted with element-blocking Gore-Tex.
hoka.com - 10/21
Air Max 90 GTX Sneakers
Nike
ssense.com
$195.00
Behold! A sneaker that looks like it's made f0r sunny days and mild weather, but hides under the hood all the weather protection you'll need for even the most punishingly wet conditions.
ssense.com - 11/21
Cloudventure Waterproof Sneakers
On
on-running.com
$169.99
On's CloudTec cushioning is unrivaled, so fans tend to not want to give it up, even in the worst weather. Thanks to these waterproof runners, they won't have to.
on-running.com - 12/21
Gray Undercover Edition Air Force 1
Nike
ssense.com
$180.00
Nike absolutely came through with Gore-Tex Air Force 1s. The extra liner at the top makes sure your socks don't get soaked and your outfit stays fire.
ssense.com - 13/21
Moab Speed Shoes
Merrell
merrell.com
$160.00
Merrells mean you're either very outdoorsy or very stylish, or, in the case of these, both. They're made for tough climbing and hiking conditions, but they also toe the line toward high-fashion and outdoorcore.
merrell.com - 14/21
Newport Walk Sneakers
Loro Piana
nordstrom.com
$995.00
Oh, you didn't know you needed Loro Piana sneakers? Allow us. These are expensive but they are damn nice—and nearly no one would be able to tell they're waterproof.
nordstrom.com - 15/21
Vault Old Skool GTX VLT LX Shoes
Vans
sneakersnstuff.com
$89.40
The thing about rain boots is generally how awkward they feel to wear when you don't normally wear them. But Old Skool Vans? Easy! Change nothing except for adding these to your closet.
sneakersnstuff.com - 16/21
V-12 B-Mesh Sneakers
Veja
nordstrom.com
$175.00
Veja's sneakers are great for threatening cloudy weather, which may or may not include rain. They're water-repellent, not waterproof, which just means they're best kept for light rain and preferably out of deep puddles.
nordstrom.com - 17/21
All Star Lugged 2.0 Shoes
Converse
sneakersnstuff.com
$119.00
Low-top waterproof sneakers are great, but for days when you need a bit more coverage, these Converse high-tops are the one. The lug sole is, first of all, a vibe, and it also has a big surface area up the foot to block your feet from puddles and such.
sneakersnstuff.com - 18/21
TechLoom Defender Shoes
APL
athleticpropulsionlabs.com
$345.00
These APLs are a bit more expensive but they're great for more coverage in bad weather. The whole shoe is built for outdoor activities, like that hike you thought would be fun to go on.
athleticpropulsionlabs.com - 19/21
Trailgrip Gtx Sneakers
Moncler
bloomingdales.com
$750.00
For high-fashion fiends that are fully committed to the outdoor-meets-luxe movement, Moncler's Trailgrip sneakers are huge, dramatic, and indestructible.
bloomingdales.com - 20/21
Aerios Mid GTX Shoes
Arc'Teryx
arcteryx.com
$190.00
Arc'teryx is a brand that specializes in wares for inclement weather, offering styles made of tech fibers that can withstand a downpour. Of course its shoes, especially the Aerios, fit the same bill.
arcteryx.com - 21/21
Mountain Fly Low GTX SE Sneakers
Nike ACG
endclothing.com
$205.00
Speaking of the good old days: Nike's Mountain Fly sneakers throw it back to the '90s heyday of the brand's much-beloved ACG line. But with a Gore-Tex membrane and sticky, lugged soles, the performance and protection are very of-the-moment.
endclothing.com
