April showers bring May flowers---whatever ---any temps over freezing feel like Spring to the northeast lower 48…
Brighten up the soggy days with these waterproof kicks that imo-redefine the fashion function of typical rain boots- like those ubiquitous Hunters we see all over. Ho hum…
people, brighten up!
We love the offerings of the iconic duck boot style by L.L. Bean-available (probably not for long) in purple---and the fab bright yellow lace-ups from Bernardo 1946-a now NY brand re-positioning itself as a well made -well-priced stylish footwear choice in that contemporary priced sweet-spot.
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| available now: $109 -6" padded collar |
Did
L.L.Bean invent the Duck Boot back in 1912? Kudos to that AND reworking a winner-and as a waterproof, durable workhorse style-with padded collar-manages to have some feminine flattering flourishes---including the purple color upper version…
Other nifty stats-
made in Maine (still), triple stitching, supple leather uppers paired with rugged rubber chain tread bottoms=years of wear.
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| orange and olive play well with brown rubber |
Practically enjoying a cult status-and adored by NY media types, the L.L. Bean 6" padded collar boot is
available NOW. $109
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| naturally our BFF form Maine-has the wool version…worn covering NY Fashion Week. |
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| Lacey Rain -block heel (in matchy matchy yellow), stretchy upper sidecut for perfect fit. webbed laces with metal hardwear detail=flawless rain boot |
WWD dubbed these booties…
whatever--- these hybrid hiker/Chelsea boot silhouettes-made of rubber uppers (look like leather in these pics)--- by
Benardo 1946 were a media fav at the preview we went to this week. Really-obvi why-waterproof, adorable and color options- are terrific! Two styles: Lacey Rain $145 (also available in navy-as well as to those pictured-yellow, forest, black, red)---and Peony Rain (black, navy) $145.
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| Love the options for colors---imo get them all at price of $145 |
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| Peony Rain Chelsea boot style…with hardwear detail on thin ankle straps…contrast stitching on outsole…easy on/off with stretchy sides…LOVE |
