<p>Southern California girl wants to know about shoes/dressing for walking to/from classes in rainy weather--any tips for survival? Obviously not the biggest issue but appreciate your comments about navigating this unfamiliar territory. I can figure out snow (from ski trips), but rain is something entirely foreign. Thanks!</p>
<p>Some people choose to wear galoshes (rubber rain boots), but ordinary sneakers serve fine unless you plan on jumping in puddles. Other than that... umbrella and/or water-resistant jacket with a hood. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.</p>
<p>There are so many really cute rubber boots, with pretty patterns and colors, that you could buy. But unless you really want a pair sneakers are just fine.</p>
<p>Definitely get rain boats... there are a lot of puddles on campus for some weird reason... sometimes the drainage isn't all that great. Definitely get rainboats... I got mine from LLBean.</p>
<p>Here in WA where it rains almost every day for more than half the year we just wear normal tennis shoes. If they get a little wet, oh well, they'll dry. Surprisingly, Converse are really popular even through they're canvas. I've never ever seen anyone wearing rainboots.</p>
<p>It pretty much rained the entire school year this year. I lived in my Columbia boots. They're the same ones I use for snow, actually, but they're really just thicker hiking boots.
On days when the puddles aren't bad I wear sneakers, but for really rainy days, it's all about the boots. On my campus (University of NH), on rainy days I see everything from rubber rain boots, to Uggs, to flip flops, to hiking boots, and everything in between</p>
<p>dont wear converses</p>
<p>I've found Rockports to be the best "all weather shoe"--that is, equivalent of an all weather tire for your car.</p>
<p>I got a pair of brown rockports that I wear most of the time I have to wear shoes and they are supposedly weatherproof. Even better is that they have good support and comfy soles--which are important for someone whose ankles are close to breaking (they've felt really awful for the past two years, but I refuse to get them evaluated since I will refuse surgery and I don't want doctors yelling at me).</p>
<p>The traction in these shoes is pretty good. I don't recommend any tennis shoes with holes in them if you go through puddles though because your socks will get wet. I found this out the hard way on the playground in kindergarten.</p>
<p>The Rockports give you a nice blend of style, comfort, and weather adaptation.</p>
<p>Galoshes/rubber rain boots are the most useful, and they come in many cute patterns/colors/designs =) I personally never wear them, because in high school you're inside most the day, so it's not as necessary. My shoes do get wet though - so I'm planning to get some rain boots for college next year. Sneakers (without holes!) will work fine as long as it isn't absolutely pouring, though.</p>
<p>LLbean Duck Boots... thats the only way to go for "all weather" boots, theyre comfortable and i think they look pretty cool, not to mention theyre like $50.</p>
<p>for a jacket go with the northface, mt hardware, etc... or columbia</p>
<p>eh...wear your normal shoes. Also, flipflops are great because your toes dry faster than fabric.</p>
<p>Get rainboots. Seriously, your feet will thank you when you have to walk to class in a downpour and you don't have sneakers on that get completely soaking wet (socks and all) and you have to sit in a freezing lecture hall for an hour like that. Trust me, that is personal experience and it sucked ass. Also, get a decent umbrella and some kind of rainjacket that will keep you from getting soaked when the rain blows sideways (also personal experience).</p>
<p>I would go for the umbrella - a ton of people around here wear their normal shoes regardless of the weater....and yeah, in the summer everyone wears flip flops even if it's a full blown downpour. I NEVER see anyone wearing rain boots or rain jackets, except tiny kids and the elderly!</p>
<p>Seattle native here... basically any normal tennis shoes. Yes, converse are quite popular as said above, but are BAD if you step in a puddle :( as your feet will be quite wet. Occasionally people roll their pants up an inch or so (not high-water ugly) just while walkin between classes or something to keep the pants dry but it is definitely not a fashion statement... basically any shoes tho.. nobody here really wears rain boots.</p>
<p>No need to get rain shoes. I lived in Oregon for 5 years (it rains a lot there) and I never wore rain boots or anything. Tennis shoes are fine.</p>