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Heretofore spied in muddy fields or school buses, rubber boots are fast becoming required urban footwear.

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Higher style Hunter?s country-cool Wellies get an urban makeover in this bootie ideal for pounding the pavement whether it?s wet or not. Hunter boots, $175 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com).Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail

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Just ducky As every proud prepster knows, you don?t have to sacrifice good taste to stay dry. Ugg rain loafers, $145 at the Bay (www.hbc.com).Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail

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Mellow yellow More jaunty than juvenile, these sturdy, sporty Sorels merge the company?s signature strength with a splashy dose of style. Sorel boots, $130 at Capezio (www.capezioshoes)Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail

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