One of the most common seasonal complaints I hear from men is that during the sleety and snowy months of winter they have no shoe option to wear with suits other than galoshes. One client shared with me that he used to cover his dress shoes with large plastic bags and rubber band them at the top thinking he would always get a chance to remove his self proclaimed “homemade ghetto booties” before his meetings. That was before he bumped into his potential customers who had arrived early for a sales pitch in the lobby of his office and had to escort them to the conference room, swishing the entire time.

Luckily, your tireless image consultant has found the perfect solution. Pictured above, the Ecco lace up shoe and boot are waterproof, comfortable and completely appropriate for both business and casual attire. What makes them waterproof? According to Mike Harris, the manager of the Walking Company in the Copley Mall, “They are fully lined with Gortex, an air permeable, water impermeable membrane”.  Sounds like wearing a Spider-Man suit on your feet. Both the shoe and boot retail for under $200.