water resistant shoes

Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid it: having to go outside in the rain. Before you know it, you feel the first drops penetrate your shoes. And soon enough, your socks are soaked. Definitely not a pleasant experience – especially if you have to squish around in your shoes all day afterward. That’s why Wolky has developed an extensive collection of water resistant shoes, specially designed for anyone who has to venture outside when it rains! These shoes can handle a splash or two. But… what makes shoes water resistant, or waterproof? And what’s the difference between these terms? We’d love to explain!

waterproof vs. water resistant shoes 

As mentioned, we use various terms to indicate that shoes are suitable for wearing in the rain: waterproof and water resistant shoes. At Wolky, waterproof and water resistant mean the same thing. It means that the shoes – under normal use – keep your feet and socks dry. You can walk in them for hours, come rain or shine. We certainly love our water resistant shoes!

what makes shoes water resistant?

Making a water resistant shoe is not easy. Several factors ensure that rain stays out. A special membrane is integrated into the upper material, acting as a barrier against rain. We also use a different type of stitching for our water resistant shoes, which helps make the shoes water resistant. If we only used a special membrane and not our special stitching, rain would seep through the stitching holes. Those water resistant shoes wouldn’t be very effective!

small disclaimer: water resistant is always to a certain extent

Of course you can confidently walk out of your house during the rainy season with our water resistant shoes. However, you should also use some common sense. Our water resistant shoes are always water resistant to a certain extent. You can expect your feet to stay dry in Wolky’s water resistant shoes for quite a long time in very wet weather. However, they won’t withstand extreme conditions. Say, standing in a puddle. Or crossing a river on foot. Maybe a bit extreme, but who says you won’t be doing this anytime soon? A fun plan for this summer, perhaps? Anyway, we’ve given you a little disclaimer. The good thing: with normal use, you can enjoy dry feet for a very long time with Wolky’s water resistant shoes. If you maintain your shoes regularly, they’ll last even longer. Read more about shoe care here.

water resistant shoes when you have to get out in the rain 

Water resistant shoes are great for when you just have to get out of the house in the rain. When you’re out of groceries for example. Or when the dog keeps looking at you for a walk around the block. Unfortunately, they won’t walk themselves. Sometimes you just have to go outside when it’s pouring. It’s not always fun to go out in the rain. We can assure you, with our water resistant shoes it still won’t be fun, but it will be a lot better! Your feet will stay dry whether you go out in the rain, or are caught off guard in the middle of the day by a storm!

water resistant shoes can also be breathable

If you’ve worn rubber boots before, you’re probably familiar with that stuffy feeling after walking in them for a while. Your feet may stay dry on the outside, but inside it’s a whole different story. Damp, warm feet that can become uncomfortable in the stifling rubber boots. Your sweaty feet may slip and slide inside the boots. Very uncomfortable. Luckily, we have a solution. At Wolky, we’ve addressed this problem by designing water resistant shoes for women that are also breathable. You can walk for hours in the rain without your feet feeling uncomfortable. We use various techniques to make our shoes water resistant. The special membrane on the outside repels water. By designing the shoes from leather, we ensure the moisture on the inside is optimally absorbed. Sweaty feet? Not in our water resistant shoes!

how do you know which of our shoes are water resistant?

Good question. We have so many shoes in our collection, how can you distinguish between them? Which shoes are water resistant? Well, that’s easy to answer. As you may have seen, all of our shoes have names. We’ve added the letters ‘WR’ to shoes that are water resistant. So, if you see a shoe name with the letters WR behind it, they are certainly water resistant! Easy, right?!

water resistant shoes with a warm lining 

Wolky also offers a range of water resistant shoes with a warm lining. This unique aspect is perfect for chilly winter days. We offer water resistant shoes in all different shapes and sizes. The Bryce WR has a special extra warm lining. This keeps your feet warm and comfortable while also keeping them dry. This ankle boot Zion WR also has a warm lining. It is a lightweight and robust boot. Check it out! Looking for a boot with a slight heel that’s water resistant, warm, and comfortable? The Center WR is perfect for you! This water resistant shoe is available in many different colors. Choose your favorite!

comfortable water resistant shoes 

We’ve raided our closet of comfortable features and stuffed them all into our water resistant shoes. No need to get wet feet and be uncomfortable, we’ve got your back at Wolky! Most of our comfortable water resistant shoes are made of leather, both on the outside and the inside. Leather’s a great material: it easily adjusts to your feet. This means they only get more and more comfortable with each wear. Also, our flexible outsoles are great for ensuring optimal grip on every surface. Most of our water resistant shoes have a zipper on the side. This makes them easy to slip into and to slip out of again. We could talk about our comfortable features all day, but we wouldn’t want to bore you. The last thing we want to tell you? Almost all of our shoes feature a removable footbed. This way, if you have your own orthotic insoles, you can easily insert them into the shoes. Easy peasy! Check out all of the features of our comfortable water resistant shoes in the product description of each individual shoe. Find your own favorites!

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