https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:52:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2328497 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:19:44 +0000 Anonymous 2328497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear fabric flats but not espadrilles. The jute bottoms do not hold up in water. Something that will dry well and not be sweaty wearing. I have some water or beach shoes that look like sneakers but are made to take beach walking and wet or damp conditions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2328041 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:22:15 +0000 Christina F. 2328041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I ended up wearing these, and it was fine because I was only outside for about 3 minutes of real rain. <br /></div><div><br />Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I don't intend to buy more shoes but this has been helpful to evaluate which existing shoes can work for rain.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2328039 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:29:56 +0000 notsaf 2328039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you live in a city, too: I steer away from open-toed shoes in a total downpour since feet get gross. I have a pair of Russel + Bromley patent loafers in a light color for precisely warm rain conditions and rarely wear them otherwise. If I don't need to by dressy, I usually wear these leather sneakers from Birkenstock which are indestructible. Or, if it's really hot and only threatening rain, I might wear platform Birks, which I see you have in your collection too.</p> <p>Have a great time at the museum!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2328031 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:00:05 +0000 Elizabeth P 2328031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>If it's a real downpour, I'll wear Birk Eva's, Keens or Fit Flops, and change into "real" shoes once indoors.&nbsp; I also have some old fashion sneakers that I save for this purpose.</div><div><br /></div><div>I learned a lesson years ago, got caught in a downpour in new shoes and it ruined them.&nbsp; They LOOKED fine afterwards, but the wet leather stretched with my foot sliding around in the soggy shoes, and they never fit properly again.&nbsp; I was sad.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>That doesn't help you for a dressy event where you probably don't want to carry extra shoes though.&nbsp; Get dropped off at the door, and good luck!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2328000 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:05:38 +0000 Chiara 2328000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear waterproofed leather sneakers (unlined), or manmade fibre mesh sneakers (for all-day walking), or teva’s (universal sole).<br /> I will often wear leather sneakers for walking to the office, then change into dressier shoes (because I like the dressy shoes but don’t want them to get soaked). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2327877 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:29:07 +0000 Christina F. 2327877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Everyone - I am going to an event at the Met Museum tonight* and want to dress a bit. It could rain at any time today and so I'll wear the fisherman sandals, since I think they'll look okay with whatever I wear and will be supportive enough for the museum's marble floors. I'll report back if I am wearing them out in the rain.</div><div><br /></div><div>*It's the opening of the Karl Lagerfeld exhibit for people with our mid-level-but-slightly-fancy membership. I have mixed feelings about going, since he was an awful person, but also FASHION. These parties are a significant benefit of our membership level, and we can't un-pay for just this one party, so we decided to go in the end.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain/page/2#post-2327837 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 03:48:11 +0000 Bijou 2327837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear Birk EVAs - these are my beach shoes and they get wet and sandy and just wash off under a tap. Very comfy for walking too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327833 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:51:49 +0000 Nitsirk 2327833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought my son these water proof sneakers which have been outstanding for him. He adores them and has gotten compliments on them from other teens at his high school. That’s saying something when your sneaker style REALLY matters where he goes to school. The weave is genuinely water proof - as long as you don’t step in water deeper than the shoe, your feet stay fully dry. They have some pretty cute and colourful styles too! <a href="https://ca.vessi.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ca.vessi.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327827 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:51:49 +0000 bj1111 2327827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great decision just to wear your regular shoes.</p> <p>Bonus—if they need to be replaced, it’s a shopping opportunities </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327745 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:09:08 +0000 Carla 2327745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My white leather converse work great in wet summer conditions, as do the NoBulls. &nbsp;If they get wet through and through, I just open up from the tongue and let them dry. &nbsp;</p> <p><div>I’ve put the NoBulls through the wash, and they come out looking like new, and they are 2 yo. (I take out the innersoles witch are Superfeet and give them a scrub, and set them out in the sun to dry.)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327739 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:51:31 +0000 Suz 2327739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those should work great, <b>Christina!</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>I forgot to mention another secret weapon -- umbrella. With an umbrella, you are more covered. I know it's tough in the city but I have carried one in busy Manhattan and Toronto and Montreal during rains. The thing with summer storms there is that they tend to be furious but relatively fast. So it's not an all day proposition as a rule.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327720 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:14:30 +0000 Christina F. 2327720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions. I think I need to be less precious with my sandals and sneakers in leather. I just got these sandals and I think they may be good in the rain despite the leather uppers. Appropriate since they are fisherman style! These will do when I need to be reasonably dressy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327664 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:10:23 +0000 Minaminu 2327664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same challenge, so I will be watching this thread for some suggestions!<br />I have a pair of metallic trainers and I am hoping they will cope well with the rain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327640 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 02:25:43 +0000 DonnaF 2327640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might wear Dansko Pros due to their platform and non-slip soles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327631 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:27:21 +0000 Anonymous 2327631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a fan of Merrell hikers for rainy weather </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327603 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:14:11 +0000 Val MN 2327603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel quite similar to you, struggling with summer days where it’s too warm for rain boots (or any non-breathable shoe) and too wet for canvas shoes. I get around on foot and routinely walk for an hour at a time. Leather sandals can get pretty squidgy if the insoles get soaked. Mine have generally survived the experience, albeit with some stiffening and/or staining, so I don’t rule them out. However the EVA plastic Birkenstocks are my go to for days when rain is most likely. (Saltwaters don’t come in my size.) Sorry I have no new suggestions for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327584 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:55:41 +0000 Vildy 2327584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No pics but my friend and I both wear something like mary janes made of faux leather.&nbsp; Works a treat.</p> <p>ETA&nbsp; if it's really heavy rain then an umbrella or booties like Angie wears.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327576 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:23:44 +0000 Roberta 2327576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel you! Warm and rainy, that's a tricky situation. I have a couple of pairs of "ventilated hikers" that are machine washable. Ryka (below) and Skechers (not pictured). These have paid off in unexpected wet or muddy weather, since they are machine washable with no laces.</p> <p>I have ruined two pairs of leather sandals by being caught in unexpected downpours. The straps stretched and the insoles were never the same. Leather shoes, on the other hand, have been fine. Stuff them with paper and let them dry in the sun or AC.</p> <p>LaPed is right about canvas - it would seem they would be perfect, but they stay wet and clammy and heavy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327560 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:59:00 +0000 Star (Lise) 2327560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely something with a platform.&nbsp; I believe leather is far more accepting of rain than most people realise.&nbsp; Leather jackets especially can really withstand rain (just not suede!), BUT I would take note of how they are put together, if they are sewn there should be no problem but if they are glued they may un-glue.&nbsp; I had this problem on the way to a wedding, we had to catch a bus to the other side of the bay (not using the car because DH would be having a celebratory drink or 2) and then it poured like never before on the way there, the drainage here is absolutely terrible, and I stepped out of the bus into a huge puddle, after that the shoes just came apart at the front.&nbsp; They were leather but they were glued.&nbsp; Ugghh!!&nbsp; A shoe-maker re-glued them for me but I have not worn them since, a bit off them after that; rose-silver, pointy flat mules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327556 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:53:41 +0000 Janet 2327556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also dislike rainboots — I’ve found them to get overly warm and make my feet sweat, which never happens to me in other boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327555 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:52:24 +0000 Suz 2327555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Janet </b>said. I've been caught in heavy Ontario downpours in these Eccos and they survived just fine. I hadn't even sprayed them with waterproofing, to my recollections.&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I probably wouldn't wear my white sneakers in a downpour -- especially in the city.&nbsp;</p> <p>I prefer not to wear sandals in that kind of weather but sometimes you're caught and sometimes it's just too hot for much else. So then, I'd go for something with a platform.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327552 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:45:32 +0000 Christina F. 2327552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! It sounds like I should trust in my leather shoes a bit more. I wear the canvas sneakers only if I don't expect to be in a real downpour. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I really hate wearing rain boots at any time of year, but especially in the summer....</div><div><br /></div><div>rachylou - yes, we were deemed a subtropical climate recently here in NYC.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jules - I was looking at Saltwater! I think they also make espadrilles. ETA - wait, never mind, it's Sea Star who makes the espadrilles.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327539 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:24:09 +0000 Janet 2327539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In summer rain, I just generally go with either sneakers or my leather sandals, preferably ones with a bit of platform to keep me out of the worst puddles. No suede or anything delicate, of course, and nothing very flat. </p> <p>However, I am reminded that years ago I got stuck in a total downpour in my beloved strappy LD Tuttles…and they survived just fine! </p> <p>If it were cool enough to wear jeans/pants, I might do boots like the ones here in my Finds, if I were going to be out and about on city streets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327531 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:35:24 +0000 Angie 2327531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great for me - in ALL sorts of rain: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327523 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:27:22 +0000 DonnaF 2327523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m hoping these will work. I (probably) won’t be out in pouring rain, but these will keep me above puddles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327515 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:02:57 +0000 Anonymous 2327515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my leather sandals, never had a problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327513 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:23 +0000 Jules 2327513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Saltwater Sandals claim to be very water-friendly… and they have a style with a bit more of a platform to it. Someone told me she liked them because she didn’t have to worry about getting them wet on a rainy day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327502 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:27:06 +0000 Sal 2327502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Either sandals with a bit of elevation or sneakers that I don't mind getting wet.&nbsp; Not canvas but leather or sporty style mesh ones.</p> <p>I don't commute by foot anymore though so my dashes are relatively short unless I am going for an exercise walk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327499 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:53:48 +0000 rachylou 2327499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are so cute Lucy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-summer-rain#post-2327497 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:09:42 +0000 Lucy 2327497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in sub tropical Australia. It rains here almost solely in summer, and is very humid. In this weather, I wear dressier /more refined crocs sandals.&nbsp;</p> <p>My favourite ones don't seem to be available anymore, but something like this:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.crocs.com.au/p/womens-crocs-brooklyn-low-wedge/206453.html?cgid=women-footwear&amp;cid=07H#&amp;prefn1=lifestyle&amp;prefv1=Platforms%20and%20Wedges&amp;origin=category&amp;srule=Just%20for%20You&amp;start=15&amp;sz=36">https://www.crocs.com.au/p/wom.....#038;cid=0</a></p> <p>or&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.crocs.com.au/p/splash-strappy-sandal/208217.html?cgid=women-footwear-sandals&amp;cid=2Y2#start=5">https://www.crocs.com.au/p/spl.....38;cid=2Y2</a> </p>