With the rains pouring and the monsoon season beginning in full swing, it’s time you upscale your wardrobe and make space for some monsoon staples. Monsoon clothes are often considered ugly and a waste of money from a fashion point of view.
The newest range of monsoon footwear are not just stylish but extremely comfy: almost feels like you’re walking on clouds with them and also serve the purpose of being rainy season friendly and perfect for the heavy Mumbai monsoons.
We bring to you some of our favourite and most trusted monsoon footwear brands that you can rely on blindly and they will not disappoint.
1) Birkenstock
Birkenstocks are hitting it out of the park with their magnanimous collaborations and fantastic footwear. From being touted as the ugliest footwear to finding it’s place in almost everyone’s wardrobe: these two strap sandals have sure come a long way. They have a special rainy wear section with different styles, colours and designs for you to choose from. They’re slightly on the pricier side but it’s totally worth the investment and once you choose the #BirkenstockLife, there’s literally no going back from there. This German brand is now making it big in India after it’s launch sometime ago.
2) Melissa Shoes
Mellissa Shoes have quite recently opened their outlets in India. This pop Brazilian footwear brand knows how to use plastic the right way and does it beautifully. They use their own trademark material, Meflex which is pretty similar to PVC and is 100% recyclable. Their designs are super trendy, extremely cute. Just because you’re high on comfort doesn’t mean you miss out on fashion.
3) Crocs
Crocs has been one of the most trusted brand for years. From being disliked for their odd designs to being everyone’s all-time pick for monsoon footwear, Crocs has sure come a long way. Even in terms of designs, colours and styles, they are branching out and trying to keep up with the market trends. From roping in Priyanka Chopra as their global ambassador to venturing out with newer styles each season with tie-dye pieces, colourful, detachable pins and so much more!
4) Bata
Bata is an Indian household favourite and undoubtedly so. It has found it’s way in almost every Indian’s shoe closet at least once in their lifetime. This Swiss brand has always put comfort and quality above everything and hence, the sustainability of the brand for so many decades. Bata though, just like Crocs is now trying newer things. They are working towards making kitten heels, sandals, peep toes and they’re choosing quite the fashionable route. But for the rains, the Bata PVC footwear is also making a style revamp with new colours, designs, styles: Bata is here to stay.
5) Havaianas
Havaianas is extremely popular for their thong slippers. Their quality and comfort is top-notch. Their rubber slippers are not only the perfect companion for your beach trips they’re just perfect for the rains. They’re made out of rubber and make it extremely fuss-free to waddle out of the rains and be out and about.
6) Miniso
When in doubt, Miniso shall come to rescue. This Chinese brand which is heavily influenced by Japanese designs and style offers some of the cutest products. Miniso is cute, trendy and extremely affordable. They always have something for everyone. Their rainy footwear are simple, not high fashion but will do the job for you and won’t burn a big hole in your pocket!
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