some good quality leather boots are weather-proofed. Of course, they're not fancy, going out type shoes, but many of them look better than the silly plastic galoshes. Try someplace like L.L. Bean, Land's End, etc. My dad got some for camping and hiking that aren't totally ugly.

Hmmm I would say Uggs. Warm and fuzzy inside, unisex, I'm quite sure you can get them waterproofed, and they're apparently at the height of fashion right now. Then again I'm in Santa Cruz where Uggs (part of the prominent "hippie chic" fashion trend) are about as stylish as you can get without accessorizing your hair with dreads and beads. Anyway. Also to consider are Doc Martins, you can walk through water and for that mater acid and even boiling liquid fat (literally) and your shoes will be a ok. But be careful what pants you wear them with, I know some people are into the pants tucked into the boots punk type look, but personally to me that just looks like a neo-Nazi style. Like in American History X. But a good pair of Docs you can wear with jeans, slacks, etc. I work at the Men's Wearhouse and we sell hideously ugly wierd plastic things that snap around your dress shoes to protect them from rain. I don't think they work, they look like you just dipped your foot in a vat of plastic (although again, if you had been wearing Doc Martins you could have done that and come out ok), and they have a name that makes me feel dirty inside...something like Squishys, or Wet Slippers I think. Hope you find something that works, otherwise you could always go with some obnoxious bright colored rainboots and just rock the galoshes like no other.

I find Uggs to be the UGLIEST MOST AWFUL things ever. I don't understand why they're so hot that you can hardly find a pair in NY. I see hot girls wearing that and you know what I say? I don't want butt sex with them.

-Rudey
--And they're only popular in NY and CA so I'm soooo happy I don't see them in Chicago.

Are you kidding? They're all over the place here. Of course that could be our profusion of New York girls.

I agree with you on the ugly factor though.

Yes Chicago does not have them unless girls from the east or west coasts bring them over.

-Rudey
--I can't even put into words how not sexy these darned things are.

Dear Lord, I'm sorry I ever mentioned them. For the record, I would never wear a pair because I too think they are hideously ugly. Although I'll be honest and admit that if I had a pink fuzzy pair I would wear them because I bet they would be so comfortable. Never again will the word of Ugg be mentioned on this board, I promise.

I think Uggs are kinda cute...but I would only wear the totally cute pink ones!!! SOO cute

sugar and spice already knows this, but the Trixies who attend Marquette LOVE Uggs. Luckily, by the time a store in Milwaukee wises up and orders them, it'll be too nice out to wear their ugly furry selves.

And Rudey, my grandpa, who worked in investment banking, wore some sort of overshoe when he worked. I was 5 when he retired, but I can investigate if you want.

I agree with whoever suggested the Doc Martins. They are great shoes. Very comfortable and they last for a long time. I had a pair for 6 years and they were still in great condition. I only got rid of them because the tread was worn down so much.
Great shoes and they aren't ugly.

You can't wear Docs to Rudey's job, I don't think.

Well then I think his only option is to wear a crappy pair of shoes to work then change them into something more appropriate when he gets there.

I know he said he doesn't want to keep shoes at work, but I don't think wear galloshes all day is appropriate either.

You wear galloshes over your shoes! Or at least I used to. MU is obsessive with shovelling so now I just wear whatever shoes I damn well please. :)

I'm wearing my New Balance Cross trainers to work and I'm keeping a pair of shoes locked in my drawers. So basically I'm like those women you see on the train. Just skippy!

-Rudey
--I HATE THIS WEATHER!

well I wear my big clunky winter boots to work and just bring a pair of shoes with me.
If I wore heels to work in this weather I would end up on my a$$!

When I think of galloshed I think of the rain shoes or the boots. Not the rubber things you slip on over your shoes. My dad wears those in this weather. They seem to work. But when it's really bad, your shoes might be protected but untless you tuck you pants leg into your shoes or boots, you'll probably end up with wet pants or salt stains at the bottom of your pants.

You can wear Timberlands like this pair.