Rain and Shoes

So given it's supposed to be a monsoon in NYC this week I wanted to poll everyone on what they do when it rains, specifically what do you do to not ruin your shoes?

I have galoshes, but I also have a pair of rain shoes that I wear if it is going to be crappy out. Given that there is going to be 5 days of rain this week I can't just wear this one pair of rain shoes. What does everyone else do?

PS I care because I invest about $200-$500 per pair in leather dress shoes.

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"TradeGreek" Cant you get a spray which makes all liquids run off the shoes? I dont know if this damages the shoes in the long term though. I personally dont wear my shoes to walk around with as they are far to expensive for shitty London roads.

I use this black rubber spray. Its pretty good. It waterproofs my shoes and the bottom of my pants. The rubber does not come off the pants though.

Or the shoes.

No leaks though!

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"C.R.E. Shervin" So given it's supposed to be a monsoon in NYC this week I wanted to poll everyone on what they do when it rains, specifically what do you do to not ruin your shoes?

I have galoshes, but I also have a pair of rain shoes that I wear if it is going to be crappy out. Given that there is going to be 5 days of rain this week I can't just wear this one pair of rain shoes. What does everyone else do?

PS I care because I invest about $200-$500 per pair in leather dress shoes.

Just wear Chelsea boots. They look good with suits and if it splashes, it won't get your ankles wet.

I got a pair for $30 at Nordstrom Rack

Here's a pair from Zara:

(they are probably going to be $50-$60, I wear them in the rain, they are fine)

https://www.fashionbeans.com/2015/10-of-the-best-mens-chelsea-boots/

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