*If you like rain boots or you have them I wouldn't recommend reading this article. My sarcasm and loathing are evident.*

They are literally like crocs on steroids. Crocs get so much criticism for being rubber shoes that are super ugly, yet no one criticizes rain boots. The boots are like the older sibling of crocs with a little extra rubber, but crocs do have holes in them! So there are differences?!

You also look like you're wearing part of a hazmat uniform when you wear them. Whenever I see someone wearing them, all I can think of is: is that person wearing a suit with the mask strapped on? One day, I saw a girl wearing a bright yellow rain coat and yellow rain boots…just, no. I even saw someone who matched her backpack, umbrella, rain boots, and raincoat. What compels you to buy so much of that color? I don't understand.

There are even specific brands of rain boots that you have to buy to be considered “hip and cool". On college campuses, you can wear a Snuggie and ride a razor scooter around and no one will say a word, but God forbid you buy the wrong brand of rain boots…

THEY NOW HAVE DESIGNER RAIN BOOTS. WHAT THE. Why…why would you spend $112.50 on plain black Coach rain boots (yes I actually looked that number up)? Why do you need high-end rain boots? Is one brand of rubber better than another? I'm pretty sure it's the same rubber. I understand designer clothes, don't get me wrong I love them, but that's because they are actually higher quality, and they last longer than other clothes. YOUR SHOES ARE THE SAME RUBBER.

Sorry for the rant but someone had to say it. Rain boots are ugly, comfortless, rubber shoes that should be eliminated from the popular style. You'll be fine unless you're going to a swamp, or something along those lines- then and only then I may actually suggest wearing rain boots.