In wet weather and heavy rains, it can often feel like you're boating around town in your car and puddle hopping wearing your soggy sneakers. Fear not my dear fashionistas, undesirable weather is no longer a reason to leave style on a distant shore! Women's waterproof boots are here and they are CUTE! And when waterproof boots combine practicality and fashion, we swoon.

When browsing for your ideal style of waterproof boots, there are a few key elements to keep your eye on. Among them are materials, boot height, tread quality, and closure method (zipper, button, lace, etc). In our buyers guide to waterproof boots, we cover some of these crucial factors while highlighting our favorite designs!

Heeled Heroine

Conquer your day despite the rain wearing a more feminine version of waterproof boots ' heeled! Even the rugged Timberland brand has fashioned a lifted boot from their durable line of waterproof boots. The 'Charles Street Tall Lexiss Waterproof Boot' has a 16 ' inch shaft, 1 inch heel, durable part-recycled rubber tread, and steel shaft. The seem-sealed waterproof construction prevents water from seeping through the stitching while the outer upper is made of handsome distressed waterproof leather in black or tan. When it comes to women's waterproof boots, this is the all-around perfect choice to serve all needs. Paired with a North Face hooded trenchcoat, you will be protected against all the elements, in style!

Yes, even a wedge counts when it comes to heeled waterproof boots for women. Nothing says class like Cole Haan's 'Air Lizzie Tall Boot,' in highly polished red patent leather. A durable rubber mini-wedge supports concealed NIKE AIR Technology for an incredibly comfortable, light fit. Prance through raindrops wearing the Lizzie and a matching patent leather purse.

Urban Warrior

Some serious standouts in women's waterproof boots include styles where designers have taken bold creative steps above and beyond the traditional all-weather boot. Urban and street designs give a girl some serious attitude when she goes stomping through puddles on her merry way!

The 'Tetra Launch' waterproof boot from Merrell does just that! A beautiful chestnut leather and inner zipper are combined with maximum waterproofing technology, while a chunky, rounded heel and sole adds a dose of attitude. The style factor is then increased another notch with a funky and fashionable leather/stud design that stacks up the back of the calf. Show off the leather work by wearing these waterproof boots with black leggings, perhaps Patagonia fleece-lined leggings in colder climes, and an oversized cable sweater.

Also making it on our list of urban streetwear for waterproof boots is the 'GX-8 Gore-Tex' Side Zip' from Bates. These waterproof boots boast a more masculine design and are meant for some seriously wet weather. Full grain leather and ballistic nylon uppers create a tough-girl look for even the roughest urban encounters!

Whatever your style preference, remember to look for waterproof boots with excellent tread ' because it won't matter how cute you look if you slip and fall into a gutter!