Once upon a time summer meant relaxing by the beach or having afternoon spritzes in a sunny courtyard with your friends. But, for the past few months, its meant rainy days for many Aussies as La Niña wreaks havoc along the coastline.
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Under a near-constant cover of cloud, we can finally say we relate to Bella from Twilight. We’ve also found ourselves woefully unprepared as our flimsy umbrellas flip inside out and our summer sandals sit untouched in the cupboard.
Fortunately, there’s an easy enough solution to keeping our feet dry in these trying times: gumboots. Or rain boots, if you’re not into the classic Aussie way of saying it.
Whether it was Kate Moss rocking them at Glastonbury Festival, or good old Queen Elizabeth II nailing the weather-appropriate look for decades, gumboots have had a certain hold on our friends in the northern hemisphere for years. But, now it’s our turn to rock the look.
From vibrant knee-high boots to low-cut ankle boots, there are plenty of options to shop right now in Australia. Scroll through for our top picks of the best gumboots…

Bobbi Gumboot, $149.95 from Merry People
Available in multiple colours

Muddy by Hush Puppies, $119.95 from The Iconic

ASOS DESIGN Giana Chunky Chelsea Rain Boots, $56 from ASOS
Available in multiple colours

Maroon Rubber Rain Boots, $25 from Big W

Coach Rivington Rain Bootie, $179 from David Jones

Hunter Original Chelsea Boot, $210 from The Iconic

M&S Collection Knee High Wellies, $75 from Marks & Spencer Australia

Truffle Collection Knitted Cuff Gumboots, $50 from ASOS

Hunter Original Tall Gumboot, $190 from ASOS

Cotswold Sandringham Buckle-Up Womens Wellington Boots, $108.38 from Rivers
Available in multiple colours