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Best Ankle Rain Boots for Women Sorel Joan of Arctic Wedge 2 Boots Best Overall Ankle Rain Boots for Women We love the Arctic Sport for their heavy insulation, extra-tall shaft, and secure-feeling weight, but they're also quite uncomfortable when you're just strolling around town on a warm fall day. Our feet began to sweat immediately when we wore them in temperatures above 40 degrees. While the tighter shaft keeps the warm air in, you'll have to reach down to put them on and take them off. For a more comfortable boot that's easy to pull on and off, take a look at the Bogs Classic Ultra High. The Arctic Sport boots are for you if you are out in truly inclement weather. If you are not, consider a more casual boot. Dr. Glenn Davison, owner of Advanced Podiatry in New York City and New Jersey and a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, emphasizes the importance of finding footwear that stabilizes the foot into the ideal neutral position, where weight is evenly distributed across the foot, for anyone with bunions. Boots with heels are generally a no-no, Davison adds. “A good corrective shoe will stabilize the foot,” he advises, suggesting looking for those that offer arch support, proper cushioning and a wide shoe fit and a roomy toe box. To avoid painful friction, stay away from boots that have straight or narrow toe beds. Sam Peters is the previous senior style commerce editor at Fairchild Media Group. She also previously oversaw Footwear News’ shopping vertical for three years, where she became an expert on the latest footwear trends and innovations by testing and reviewing shoes in a wide range of categories — from athletic to streetwear styles.

Michael Fishkinis a certified pedorthist at Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists. He has been trained and certified in the design, manufacture, and fitting of orthopedic footwear and related devices. This includes custom-made shoes, shoe modifications, arch supports, and other foot orthotics. Best Mid-Calf Rain Boots for Women Norty Hurricane Wellie Best Overall Mid-Calf Rain Boots for Women Mid-Calf Rain Boots: A mid-calf rain boot is a nice hybrid between a tall and ankle rain boot. They’re best for people who live in areas where dogging puddles is a bit difficult. The best part of this style of rain boot is that they’re versatile and pair wonderfully with so many different bottoms. For a silhouette that looks less like a classic rubber boot and more like a core style in your wardrobe, try this hiker-style boot from Kodiak. A luxe leather upper and gold D-ring accents give these boots street style appeal, but they’re more than just a pretty exterior. Dr. Cunha notes that the one-inch heel makes the boot look good but also helps take stress of the Achilles tendon to help with your alignment and posture. Meanwhile, the lace-up details keep the foot in place as a durable rubber tread enhances stability. Feet will also stay cozy in these, thanks to the inclusion of an insulated liner.Don’t let cloudy skies get you down. Add a cherry accent to your look when the weather gets rough with Joules’ Molly Welly. The mid-calf silhouette comes in a range of fun prints, but we especially love it in this baby blue hue and daffodil print. You won’t have to worry about slipping and sliding in these thanks to a water-dispersing outsole underfoot. And, an adjustable strap at the top of the shaft helps you customize the fit to reduce the chance of water entering the boot. This editor is a huge fan of FitFlop’s offerings (in fact, its sneakers are the most comfortable non-athletic shoes I’ve ever-owned). For delicious underfoot support on rainy days, the brand has taken its biomechanically-engineered technology a step further in its WonderWelly boots. In practice, this looks like a contoured sole for even weight distribution, the brand’s honeycomb design placed in the heel to absorb impact and micro “springboards” in the forefoot to add bounce to your step. Essentially, you could explore a new city, spend your entire day at Disneyland or wear these on repeat during the work week without getting sore feet. The feet contain no big muscles to produce heat during exercise, just lots of fiddly tendons and ligaments

Chelsea Rain Boots: Like everyday Chelsea boot styles, these are defined by their side elastic goring for easy on and off access. However, what makes them different from the classic leather design is that Chelsea rain boots are made with waterproof materials. While I’ll admit that some of the brand’s styles can look a bit orthopedic, this sleek, lightweight boot isn’t one of them. Its roomy shaft and moderate hemline make for a cute, relaxed look when paired with jeans or leggings.

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Dr. Rushton explains that there are two primary ways that diabetes affects feet. One is neuropathy, in which people experience anything from “odd sensations in the feet, all the way to no sensation in the feet,” or burning, stinging, or cold sensations. The other is “losing protective threshold,” Dr. Rushton says, which could result in an identified injury, eventually manifesting into more severe damage. Dr. Rushton suggests wide-fitting diabetic shoes with “plenty of depth,” so rubbing and chafing that can lead to greater sores and injuries will be avoided. Wide toe boxes and soft shoe interiors and linings are also essential. According to Dr. Bruce Pinker, a board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon of Progressive Foot Care in New York state, if you feel pressure on the sides of your feet while wearing boots, then you likely have wide feet. Dr. Pinker suggests purchasing shoes that come in wide sizes. “The width should be snug, but not tight,” he says, while Dr. Fishkin also stresses there should be 3/8 of an inch of space between your longest toe and the front of the shoe. “The forefoot of a pair of shoes should have ample room for toes,” he says, advising you to wiggle your toes when your try on shoes. If your toes feel confined, the shoes are too tight. “They shouldn’t feel like they’re pinching or squeezing the feet adversely.” The Difference Between Waterproof and Water-Resistant Rain BootsMike Rushton, DPM, is the co-founder and medical director of Forward Motion Orthotics in St. George, Utah. He has 13 years in private practice specializing in conservative care and orthotic therapy. He also is a national tri-athlete competitor and recently qualified for the Ironman Kona event and finished respectively in 2012. Tall Rubber Boots: When most people think of rain boots they think of classic tall rubber boots that take up a majority of the leg. Typically these knee-high styles are made entirely of rubber which helps the feet and legs to stay warm and dry.

Dr. Glenn Davisonis theowner of Advanced Podiatry in New York City and New Jersey, board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Davison has published numerous articles on foot health-related topics in scientific journals and authored a chapter in the wound care text book, Modern Wound Management. In addition, he has published articles in local newspapers, provided various television and radio interviews, and often lectures to the medical community.

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Consider a heel: Wearing completely flat rain boots allows our foot to collapse, affecting our gait and posture, which can lead to a tremendous amount of stress placed not only on the foot but on the rest of the body like the knees and spine,” Dr. Cunha explains. “Our feet naturally pronate during the gait cycle; however, when we wear completely flat shoes, we pronate for a longer period of time, which then alters the biomechanics and distribution of pressure and weight across the foot. This imbalance may increase the progression of underlying foot deformities, such as bunions and hammertoes, and lead to painful conditions associated with excessive pronation, such as arch and heel pain, shin splints, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis.” Therefore Dr. Cunha suggests looking for a style with a little bit of lift — specifically, a heel that’s 0.75 inches tall or lower — is actually preferred. This low heel drop can relieve foot stress, especially for those with tendonitis. It may be tempting to skimp when it comes to rain boots because you figure that you won’t wear them often. However, “you’ll wear them more than you realize” assures Tomasi Hill. “A good pair of wellies last forever.” She recommends investing in quality and, to keep things fresh, looking for details that add a little more style than your average pair, like a great color or interesting sole. Close your eyes and imagine yourself wearing a rain boot. You're probably picturing something similar to the Baffin Enduro. With a height of 16.25 inches, the Enduro's rubber shaft and solidly lugged outsole will keep you warm and dry in even the wettest and worst conditions. Because of their large circumference, you can easily slip into and out of these boots, and their price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable.