Best Waterproof Boots for Walking

The Quebec is the most versatile waterproof boot in the Bareback range, coming in five distinct styles: the classic pull-on in Black and Brown, a shorter ankle pull-on, a zip-up ankle boot (with Wide Fit option), a zip-up mid-calf, and a wool-lined zip-up for colder months. All carry a waterproof membrane, and several styles are available in Wide Fit. If you walk regularly and want a boot that works from a quick outing to a longer day walk, the Quebec range covers most bases. The zip styles are particularly convenient if you are putting boots on and off at muddy gates.

The Rocky and Vancouver Storm are both mid-calf waterproof boots suited to country walks, but they suit slightly different walkers. The Rocky is the lighter of the two — available in Brown and Copper — and is a good choice if you want a boot that feels less substantial on longer outings. The Vancouver Storm has a more structured country-boot silhouette and comes in both Black and Brown. Both have waterproof membranes. If weight and ease of wear are priorities, try the Rocky first; for a classic tall country-boot look, the Vancouver Storm is the one.

The jodhpur-cut boots in this range — the Kentucky Storm, Blair Storm and Chatsworth Storm — all carry waterproof membranes and work well on walk-and-ride days where you want one pair of boots to cover both stable and footpath. The Kentucky Storm comes in the widest colour range (Mocha, Forest, Polished Black, Polished Brown, Polished Navy and Grey) and has an adjustable back toggle. The Blair Storm comes in Brown and Blue. The Chatsworth Storm is available in Brown and Blue but is not recommended if you have a high instep.

If you need extra room in the calf or foot, several boots in this range offer a Wide Fit option. The Quebec Pull-on, Quebec Zip Ankle and Quebec Wool-Lined all come in Wide Fit. The jodhpur boots (Kentucky Storm, Blair Storm and Chatsworth Storm) feature an adjustable back toggle which provides some flexibility in calf fit.

For cold-weather walks, the Rocky Winter and Quebec Wool-Lined are the two boots to consider. Both have waterproof membranes and add an insulating lining that the standard waterproof styles do not have. The Rocky Winter comes in Mocha and is the lighter option; the Quebec Wool-Lined comes in Brown with a Wide Fit option available.

Yes — every boot listed in the table above carries a waterproof membrane and has been drawn from the waterproof boots range at Bareback Footwear. The Ottawa Storm and Chatsworth Storm are both waterproof but are not recommended for high instep feet — please check the individual product pages if this applies to you.

The Rocky is generally considered the lightest waterproof boot in the Bareback range, making it a popular choice for longer walks where boot weight becomes noticeable. It is available in Brown and Copper. The Quebec ankle styles are also relatively light given their shorter shaft.

The Quebec Pull-on (Black and Brown), the Quebec Zip Ankle (Black and Brown) and the Quebec Wool-Lined (Brown) are all available in Wide Fit. The jodhpur-style boots (Kentucky Storm, Blair Storm and Chatsworth Storm) have an adjustable back toggle that adds some flexibility in calf fit.

Both are waterproof mid-calf boots, but they have different silhouettes. The Quebec is a pull-on with a more relaxed fit and is available in Wide Fit. The Vancouver Storm has a slightly more structured shape and is Standard Fit only. For walkers who need more room across the calf, the Quebec is the better choice; for a more fitted look, try the Vancouver Storm.

These are leather country boots with waterproof membranes, designed for countryside use and mixed terrain. They are well suited to field walks, bridle paths and muddy lanes. For regular country walks of a few hours, the Quebec, Rocky and Vancouver Storm are the most popular choices. They are not technical hiking boots, so for very long multi-day hikes you may wish to supplement with an additional insole for extra cushioning.

Yes — the Kentucky Storm, Blair Storm and Chatsworth Storm are all suitable for walking, particularly on walk-and-ride days. They have waterproof membranes and rubber outsoles. The adjustable back toggle means they can also accommodate a range of ankle and calf shapes. Note that the Chatsworth Storm is not recommended for high instep feet.