My fashion-related pet peeve is walking in wet socks. And as a New Yorker, I know that if I don’t check the weather app in the morning before I leave the house, it’s a very real possibility. Enter the rain boot. It saves me the inevitable rage (sorry, we are not all Drew Barrymore ) of walking through puddles or sprinting from my subway stop to my final destination while praying that my umbrella will keep me somewhat dry.

I know what you’re thinking, though: Rain boots are the No. 1 way to ruin an outfit. Not true! If the resurgence of lug boots taught us anything, it’s that functional footwear doesn’t have to be ugly. There are many different boot styles apart from your average clunky wellie. If you hate the idea of a tall rain boot, try a sleek ankle style. If you like to make a state

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