Cougar Boots

Wearing "Ringo Starr" Cougar Shoes,  Anna Sui floral leggings, Complex Geometries long-sleeve &  RayBans.

Usually rainboots and winter footwear are awkward and heavy. To dodge those burdens in the past, I've gone for quirky alternatives to the classic Hunter wellies. A pair of sleek and slim $300 Donald J Pliner rainboots LEAKED water after six months of wear. A non-waterproof rainboot? No thanks. Next, I threw some cold euros down on a pair of Ferragamo "Freeze" rainboots whose material lining came undone. Sometimes 'Made in Italy' should read more specifically, like in this case: "Made With Kids Glue in Italy". Ever try to replace lining in a pair of boots? I couldn't find a single cobbler who'd agree to do it. Finally, the worst was when I dropped a painful $500 on a pair of gorgeous rubber and cow hide boots from (possibly now defunct) luxury brand called "Trans(parent)".  Despite their unique look (what I imagine Rick Owens could style his Apocalyptic models in), the combined smell - yes, I said 'smell' - of the rubber and hide combo was too potent for them to actually be worn. Perhaps in a vacuum-sealed glass cube they could moonlight as a sculpture in my living room? Next I turned to Canadian saviour-brand "La Canadienne" with a boot that was truthfully, warm enough to be worn in an ice storm. However, when the soles became separated from the boot due to the glue coming off, I decided it was the last time I would spend excessive amounts of cash on original-looking boots that purport to be 'quality'.

Singing in the rain, wearing: Prada coat, Audrey Cantwell leather leggings and "Regal" Cougar Rainboots.

The solution arrived on my doorstep last week in the form of a pair of rainboots and a pair of winter boots, courtesy of Cougar Shoes (whose winter boots from the 70's-80's, used to look like this. RAD!). Both of my new pairs are exactly what I'm looking for: waterproof, warm, comfortable, well-cut. The price tag reads only $85 for the "Regal" rainboots and $200 for the height-adjustable, fur-lined "Ringo Starr" winter boots. But it could have just as easily read: "worth every penny." These boots were made for more than walking, and that's just what they'll do.

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