Weekend & Family Friday: Waterproof Sneakers
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I am always on the hunt for waterproof shoes, and if they are sneakers, even better. My complaints for waterproof shoes are that they’re usually clunky, heavy, and ill-fitting. The shoes I would wear for being outdoors/commuting wouldn’t be ones I would also want to wear all day in the office. Also, on the days I would travel/sightsee, I would need comfortable shoes that could also withstand any weather.
It looks like this brand is serious about their waterproof sneakers — it seems to be the only type of shoe they make. These are currently on major sale, with an extra 10% off with code WATERPROOFME, and they’re available in both black and white.
The shoes are $99, down from $249.99, at Loomfootwear.com. Waterproof Sneakers
Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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I have trail running shoes that are waterproof and I wear them for the same purposes.
Actually, living in the Northeast, they’re my go-to sneakers in the winter. I bought them for trail running but have gotten much more wear for winter runs on the regular roads than for trails. I bought mine at a local running store and they’re also designed to help you keep grip – pretty clutch when it’s wet or icy.
My go to water-proof shoes that aren’t wellies are
Blondo waterproof booties in black suede https://blondo.com/products/elvina-1?variant=30255040561251
Sorel Ainsley Chelsea boot in black https://www.sorel.com/p/womens-ainsley-chelsea-boot-1809101.html?dwvar_1809101_color=282&pos=26
Both are warm and comfortable.
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Here’s the dress:
https://www.hannaandersson.com/girls-clothing-dresses/60828-NV2.html
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