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6 pairs of women’s gumboots you’ll want to wear even when it’s not raining

Function meets fashion.

So, you ignored the BOM radar and went with white canvas sneakers on a day it was forecasted to rain cats and dogs. You get into the office building, pop down your umbrella, then squirm and sigh at your very wet feet within your very wet socks within your very wet shoes.

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Despite the gift of modern technology and the human capability of foresight, we’ve all been there. Luckily, on the timeline of human history, we’re fortunate enough to exist within the same era as gumboots.

While once considered a clunky boot for weathering rough weather and terrains or getting dirty in the garden, the evolution of rainboots has come a long way with many brands making design-led boots you’d want to wear even if it wasn’t raining.

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6 stylish pairs of rainboots for women

From Chelsea-style ankle boots to the classic tall Wellington design, we’ve rounded up some of the most stylish gumboots for women that look just as good in the garden as they do when out and about.

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Bobbi gumboot in chocolate and black, $149.95, Merry People

Made from natural rubber and a flexible neoprene lining with arch support, the Bobbi from Merry People is the ultimate everyday gumboot. The shoes come in 13 chic shades but this chocolate brown and black pair make going from the garden to the cafe particularly seamless. With over 9000 five-star reviews, it’s hard to deny Bobbi’s cult rainboot status.

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Hunter original tall gloss Wellington boots, $240, THE ICONIC

Designed over 150 years ago to brave Britain’s unpredictable weather, the Hunter Wellington has long been a classic gumboot style.

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Aus Wooli Ugg olive green rainboots with sheepskin insole, $49.50, Myer

These chic rainboots are 100 per cent waterproof and come with sheepskin insoles for extra warmth and comfort when the sun is no where to be seen.

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Joules Molly Welly Wellington boots, $86.34, Amazon

These quality gumboots from Joules feature a sweet bee design on the external with a honeycomb design on the inside. Perfect for the hobby beekeeper.

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The Rain Boot in tawny brown, $144, Everlane

Available in six neutral shades, Everlane’s ankle rainboot features slip-resistant tread, a custom-designed cushioned insole and was designed with room for thick socks come the cooler months. Plus, these babies look great with jeans and trousers.

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Hush Puppies Muddy black gumboots, $71.97 (usually $119.95), Myer

You wouldn’t pick it but these unassuming Chelsea boots from Hush Puppies are actually gumboots. Function meets fashion.

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