Two words: rubber sole. 

 Yeah, your sneakers have them too, but they won't quite cut it in the rain and snow. And with weekends in Tahoe, holiday travels and Bay Area rain in the forecast, it's time to step it up a notch. Luckily, waterproof no longer just means Wellingtons. 

From handsome, coated leathers to high-top rubber "sneakers," gear up for the wet weather ahead – without sacrificing your style. 

1.  Prada Spazzolato Rubber-Cased Lace-Up, $990

2.  BOSS Raidie Boot, $195 

3.  Blondo Blunt Waterproof Boot, $185

4.  Blondo Valerio Waterproof Boots, $195

5.  Ralph Lauren Ravensworth Lace-Up Boot, $695

6.  Bogs Hawthorne All-Weather Shoe, $57.90

7.  Salvatore Ferragamo Aymon Tall Casual Boot, $595

Lily Ko (lily7x7 @gmail.com) studied fashion design and merchandising at Central Saint Martins and the Academy of Art University. In addition to writing for 7x7, Lily is on the creative team at Pottery Barn, and works as a freelance stylist, writer, and designer.