The best waterproof shoes for your rainy winter commutes

With plummeting temperatures, heavy frosts and even snow in some parts of the country, the cold season is well and truly upon us. But, as brisk and bracing as the crisp mornings are, one of the worst parts of winter is undoubtedly the rain.

Soggy trouser hems and saturated socks are best avoided, and luxury online marketplace Mr Porter are on hand to help – with the news this morning that they are launching a 14-piece weatherproof shoe capsule collection.

In collaboration with John Lobb, O’Keeffe and Tricker’s – three of the hardiest shoe manufacturers you can find – the collection was born out of the idea of seasonality. Each of the designs is winter-ready, using water resistant materials and rugged, rubber Dainite and Commando soles tp ensure that neither style nor formality are compromised.

And whatever your work, Mr Porter have you and your feet covered. Styles range from hiking boots to Chelsea boots, monk strap shoes to loafers – and the offerings from O’Keeffe and Tricker’s are available online today.

John Lobb’s additions will be available as winter rages on – allowing you to up your seasonal footwear game even further.

“The modern man is becoming more receptive to the idea of building a seasonally relevant wardrobe,” says David Morris, shoe buyer at Mr Porter. “And, looking at the hard shoe category, there is a distinct lack of functional, weather-resistant options available.

“I’m talking a pair of shoes that a customer that lives in London or New York City can wear with his suit on his daily commute during the winter. This collection changes that.”

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