13 Best Waterproof Boots for Men 2025

If there’s one brand I’m going to trust at dealing with impossibly rainy weather, it’s British-born Barbour. We love its classic waxed jacket—a perennial favorite—and all of its cozy wool accessories. But the boots are great, too. These are simple: short, rubberized boots with lug soles and great traction. They are great for rain, but they were built for walking through mud. You know, the kind of test we hope we never have to take them on.

These boots do an excellent job keeping your feet warm and dry, but there some mixed reviews on getting them on and off. Although the elastic sides help get your feet in, some reviewers complain that the pull tabs on the front and back are more for show than they are for function, given that they are too narrow to comfortably fit a finger through.

Let’s call these boots what they are: work boots for people who are probably not doing any hard labor in them. And you know what, we love them all the more for that. Although we’re partial to pretty much any Sorel boot for snowy climates, we like how these boots aren’t overtly waterproof. We like how the shaft is a little higher than an ankle boot, but doesn’t feel like a heavy, industrial winter boot either.

The molded footbed is comfy—many reviewers comment they are comfortable right out of the box—although the rubber sole doesn’t have quite as much traction as you might want.

When I say that waterproof Converse have changed my life, I am not exaggerating. I hate (*hate*) wearing heavy boots or trying to style snow boots with an office outfit. I’ve had maybe three versions of this shoe, which is the ideal compromise for wearing something that feels like a sneaker but functions much more efficiently. These are warm, comfy, and the dramatic lug sole has great traction.

That said, the fleece lining is what makes them warm—and what also makes them a little harder to work with in warmer weather. With that lug sole, too, comes a shoe that’s probably higher and chunkier than you’re used to feeling. Not necessarily a con, but it’s not for everyone.

For a stompy, durable, made-for-the-great-outdoors boot, we love Danner. They are designed for true function, but they don’t sacrifice style in the process. The Panorama is one of the brand’s more affordable boots with a mid height, thick sole, and functional lace system. They’re waterproof and durable, but they are infinitely more lightweight than your standard waterproof hiker. Even more lightweight than Danner’s own styles.

They’re a great price (some Danners will cost you $400 and up), but with that more reasonable price point comes some disappointment on quality from reviewers. They’re simply not as luxe as the pricier boots, and maybe feel more like a sneaker than a true hiking boot—though that’s really more about shoe expectations than anything else. They perform well, but don’t last as long with tough, regular wear.

I can, have, and will die on the hill that Ugg makes some of the best winter boots. And not the classic suede ones you might be thinking. No, Ugg’s winterized, waterproofed boots are well-made and perform exceedingly well. Although I’m a big fan of the Butte for snowy weather (my love letter to the Butte here), they are quite snow-boot-esque. These chukka boots are a little les bulky but still perform great. They’re easy to wear everyday—nothing about them necessarily screams Ugg—and they are sneakily comfortable.

It’s no secret that our editors love Arc’teryx for all things cold, rainy, and outdoorsy, and that’s exactly what these boots were made to toughen out. The Gore-Tex design ensures flexibility and a lightweight feel, with added abrasion resistance, too. With grippy, 4mm insoles, these deliver stellar traction on the wettest of days.

If anyone knows how to make outdoorsy stuff feel extremely cool, it’s Nike ACG. These mid-top shoes are kind of a sneaker and kind of a boot. They look like something that you can actually use on the trail or you can wear with whatever gorpcore fit you’ve got going on. They’re sturdy with great traction and a mixed media upper that doesn’t necessarily look as weather-resistant as it is. That said, ACG tends to make interesting colorways, which are not always for everyone. And the shaggy suede on the upper is also quite controversial. For us, though, that’s a plus.

The quintessential “I’m going to go splash in that puddle” boot. Tried and true, baby. This is the oldest rain boot I own (I’ve had it for 10+ years!) and although it’s not the boot I would call out as my “favorite,” it’s price per wear over the years presents a solid counterargument. That is to say, it’s a simple boot but it does its job well and consistently over time. It’s classic, cool enough for Kate Moss to wear to Glastonbury, and really, it goes with everything.

If you know a thing or two about boots, Blundstone won’t be a new name. Our editors—and many, many others—swear by the durability the brand consistently offers. These are one of the sleeker styles, a go-to, no-nonsense Chelsea boot that’s—you guessed it—100 percent water-resistant.

Not all waterproof boots are chunky and heavy, and Allen Edmonds proves it, with these chukka boots’ gorgeous brogue detail. Being menswear experts, you know this is a style we love—you will, too.