Help me buy rain boots

What would you consider reasonably-priced? I would assume most college-age kids would want a pair of Hunters. They run a little over $100, but you can watch for sales. Also, Sperry duck boots are popular and they are cheaper.

I tried the cute inexpensive patterned rain boots that became popular a few years ago, but I found I wanted boots that actually kept my feet dry, and the two or so pair I bought didn't. So I waited for Hunters I liked to go on sale and bought those. I wear them with two pair of wool socks to combat ankle chafing and they keep my feet wonderfully dry. I think a lot of girls in my area also wear LL Bean boots in the rain and snow.

Sometimes Costco carries the Hunter boots.

My daughter asked for rain boots about 5 years ago. I bought her black Bear Paws. Guess what she got the following year for Christmas; black Hunter boots. 

I love my sloggers. Not only are they rain boots, but I use them gardening and in snow, they have great treads and my feet stay really warm in them.

I have Uggs, love them but not as versatile as my Sloggers.

I also have a few pairs of Merrell boots, they are functional, waterproof and warm but not as much lived as my Sloggers, lol.

I, too, have Hunter boots.  I've had mine for years and they have held up; my oldest (college) has a pair too.  THE ONE THING that is negative is that they do not keep your feet warm.  That is fine if you're in moderate temperatures, but if it's really cold and wet out where she is, I would recommend getting some knee-high fleece socks to go under (at this point in soccer season, if I'm outside for a while, I need them).  Hunter has some that are made for their boots and spendy, but I've seen much cheaper knock-offs. 

Nordstrom may not carry the whole line, but they do come in a lot of colors -- I have a pair of boring olive ones, but also a pair of Tiffany-bluish-aqua ones I got at a steep discount a few years ago, and they have colors like red and pink.

I have a pair of very tall rain boots (MK) that I found at a discount store. I also have duck boots that I use for snowy days. I like how easy the duck boots are to put on.

Double post.  

I have a pair of Union Jack Hunters and get a lot of comments when wearing them.  Had to buy a boot remover to get them off though!

Well, I know this doesn't help you use the GC but I do a lot of my shoe shopping here. They have many styles and colors of Hunter boots here (some half off). I have a bright pink pair I love. I have to wear the shorter style because the tall ones would go over my knees. I am short.

www.6pm.com/hunter-boots

yes, I agree to ask her what type she'd like, and also whether she wants tall. mid-length, or ankle-boots. I actually have 1 pair of tall rain boots with a lining and a second pair that is ankle-length with no lining. They both have their uses!

FWIW, 26-YO DD gave me such a hard time when I bought the ankle-length rain boots, but then I wore them like 4x in the first week alone the spring that I got them. She only has the mid-calf length but hardly every wears them. To each their own.

My ankle-boots are Joules Wellibob Chelsea boots from Zappos, very similar to these, but mine have multi-colored polka-dots. The Joules are comfy and come in lots of fun patterns & colors as well as different lengths (mid-calf, tall, ankle, & even some that are like the duck shoes). 

ETA that my Joules are also nice and watertight. 

Rain boot recommendations:


nymag.com/strategist/article/best-rain-boots-for-women.html

I know the tall rubber boots are all in fashion, but they are horrible for walking. Most don't flex well at the ankle, and they aren't insulated. Ankle high waterproof boot would be better for tromping around a college campus.