Rain Boots For Fall and Winter 2012

Whatever you do, do not let the rain rain on your style parade. We've got an easy solution: find a pair of rain boots that don't cramp your style, but simultaneously guarantee you safety from all those newly formed puddles. A slim-cut riding boot won't disrupt your skinny jean M.O.; a moto-inspired iteration will keep your tough-girl ensemble intact; a subtle printed version is the perfect textural addition to a low-key outfit; and those olive green Le Chameaus will give you serious Kate Middleton glow. Long gone are the days of basic galoshes, now it's totally possible to fool everyone (including yourself) into believing that the boots you're wearing aren't even rubber at all. With a slick wraparound buckle detail, grommet addition, and glossy finish, this season's rain boot fare has been upgraded to some of the coolest weatherproofed gear around. Inside, you'll find 14 of our favorite shoppable pairs, weather woes not included.