Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion Best Stylish Shoes For Rainy Weather The Only Shoes You Need When It Rains This Spring and Summer Are All Right Here 7 April 2021 by Morgan Ashley Parker Image Source: Instagram user hushpuppiesshoes As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. I hate the rain. Like really, really do. But, if I had to pick a season when the rain bugs me the most, it'd definitely be summer. Not only does it wreak havoc on my curly hair when added to existing humidity, there's no way I'm stepping out into the sweltering city with a pair of knee-high rubber boots. Since this is not a once-a-year occurrence, I've collected quite a few weather-resistant shoes, and some I love so much I also wear them when it's not raining. Instead of traditional wellies, think flats, sandals, and sneakers that let your feet — and legs — breath. And, even if it's not yet (or ever) super hot where you are, these will also come in handy for future tropical trips, and when outdoor festivals return, too. Check out 15 stylish pairs of rain shoes ahead, or jump straight to the style that suits you best. Flats Sandals Sneakers Related: Sun, Are You Listening? We Picked 28 Spring Dresses From Revolve We Want to Wear ASAP If You Want to Wear Flats... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melissa Shoes (@melissashoesusa) Flats are so versatile no matter the outfit, and I like the added polish I feel with this shoe type on (versus something more casual). However, when it's raining the last thing I want to do are wear nice leather shoes . . . and run the risk of ruining them. The brand Melissa is one of my all-time favourites for water-resistant footwear that looks just as good when the ground is dry. Melissa x Jason Wu Ballet Flat Image Source: walmart.com I have these cushioned Melissa x Jason Wu Ballet Flat ($82-$155) in two colours, and they're probably the item I'm most questioned about, by everyone from friends to strangers on the subway. The sides don't rub like the jelly shoes of my youth, so I often wear these even when it's not raining outside. Melissa x Jason Wu Ballet Flat $82 from walmart.com Buy Now Melissa Women's Pointy Heart Flats Image Source: amazon.com It's easy to love these Melissa Women's Pointy Heart Flats ($62-$92) 365 days a year (and there's white, black, or pink to pick). Melissa Women's Pointy Heart Flats $62 from amazon.com Buy Now Blondo Brooklyn Waterproof Flats Image Source: nordstrom.com These ballerina-style Blondo Brooklyn Waterproof Flats ($90) are made of a super-soft waterproof fabric and, not only do they keep feet safe from rain, they also won't make them wet with sweat when it's humid outside. Blondo Brooklyn Waterproof Flats $90 from nordstrom.com Buy Now If You Want to Wear Sandals... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freedom Moses official (@freedom_moses_official) When it's super hot out, sandals are hard to beat. Now, I'm always worried about a twisted ankle when I wear flip flops in the rain so shoes that secure more of my foot always get my vote when the ground is slick. Whether you like a sporty style or a heeled version, there's a rain-friendly sandal that's just right for you. Freedom Moses Two Band Slides Image Source: shopbop.com If I had to name one shoe that got me through 2020, it'd be my Freedom Moses Two Band Slides ($50). Incredibly easy to clean and keep clean, I wore them all spring, summer, and fall walking my dog, and even left them out to slip on for recycling or mailroom runs year-round. Rainy day? No problem at all. Plus, there are so many patterned picks — and solid Freedom Moses Two Band Slides ($45) — there's likely a pair to match your personal style, too. Freedom Moses Two Band Slides $50 from shopbop.com Buy Now Freedom Moses Two Band Slides $45 from shopbop.com Buy Now Melissa Wave Slide Sandal Image Source: nordstrom.com If it's raining but, say, you have a date or other dressy plans where clunky boots or shoes just won't do, these Melissa Wave Slide Sandals ($70) look like everyday sandals, and come in five colours including basic black. Melissa Wave Slide Sandals $70 from nordstrom.com Buy Now Shade and Shore Nola Toe Ring Slide Sandals Image Source: target.com These 100-percent plastic Shade and Shore Nola Toe Ring Slide Sandals ($10) also make great beach shoes when it's not raining. Shade and Shore Nola Toe Ring Slide Sandals $10 from target.com Buy Now Melissa Block Heel Sandals Image Source: nordstrom.com There are so many ways to wear these Melissa Block Heel Sandals ($125), and rain will be the least of your concerns in outfit planning that day . . . unless you're deciding between the heeled or flat version of Melissa Women's Knotted Slingback Sandals ($75), too. Melissa Block Heel Sandals $125 from nordstrom.com Buy Now Melissa Women's Knotted Slingback Sandals $75 from bloomingdales.com Buy Now Coach Ulyssa Waterproof Slide Sandals Image Source: nordstrom.com For a stylish slide that makes a colourful statement, opt for a pair of Coach Ulyssa Waterproof Slide Sandals ($85) in bright blue or orange this summer. Coach Ulyssa Waterproof Slide Sandals $85 from nordstrom.com Buy Now Melissa Papete Rider Sandal Image Source: nordstrom.com These Melissa Papete Rider Sandals ($90) are super squishy . . . but that won't include squishiness from the rain. Opt for a pair of these water-resistant sandals to add a sporty touch to a wet — or potentially wet — day. Melissa Papete Rider Sandals $90 from nordstrom.com Buy Now Birkenstock Essentials Arizona Waterproof Slide Sandals Image Source: nordstrom.com Of course, you can't go wrong with a classic pair of Birkenstocks with added water-resistance like these rubbery, adjustable Birkenstock Essentials Arizona Waterproof Slide Sandals ($45). Birkenstock Essentials Arizona Waterproof Slide Sandals $45 from nordstrom.com Buy Now If You Want to Wear Sneakers... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hush Puppies USA (@hushpuppiesshoes) Now, even though many sneakers can be tossed right in the wash, if you've ever spent a full afternoon with wet sneaker feet, you will likely reach for your rain boots next time the weather looks bad. Since summer (and even spring) can bring warm days that make those tall wellies stick to the sides of your legs, opting for something no taller than a high-top sneaker gives you more protection while keeping feet cool at the same time. Hush Puppies Women's Rain Sneakers Image Source: amazon.com My favourite thing about these Hush Puppies Women's Rain Sneakers ($80) is how lightweight they are. I usually slip them on with a short sock, but the insole is so comfy that I've popped out without socks for a quick walk (and I can even kick them off while standing, perfect for when I'm also juggling groceries on the way back inside). Hush Puppies Women's Rain Sneakers $80 from amazon.com Buy Now Dksuko Waterproof High-Top Rain Shoes with Laces Image Source: amazon.com If you want your rain shoes to really, really look like sneakers, these Dksuko Waterproof High-Top Rain Shoes with Laces ($15-$40) can trick people into thinking you're wearing Chucks from a distance. Dksuko Waterproof High-Top Rain Shoes with Laces $15 from amazon.com Buy Now Dksuko Waterproof Low-Top Rain Shoes with Laces Image Source: amazon.com When it's really hot, a pair of these short Dksuko Waterproof Low-Top Rain Shoes with Laces ($15 - $33) keep feet dry but don't scream "I'm wearing rain protection" in the process. Dksuko Waterproof Low-Top Rain Shoes with Laces $15 from amazon.com Buy Now Joules Rainwell Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boot Image Source: nordstrom.com These Joules Rainwell Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boot ($42-$70) are like a sneaker/Chelsea boot hybrid, but they're way less bulky than proper boots, and have cushioning for all-day outdoor adventures like summer festivals. Joules Rainwell Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boot $42 from nordstrom.com Buy Now Bottega Veneta Off-White Puddle Rubber Clogs Image Source: Net-a-Porter.com Yes, these Bottega Veneta Off-White Puddle Rubber Clogs ($510) are technically called clogs, but don't they resemble slip-on sneakers, too? 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