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BY ANDREW HOGE

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Splash of Style

Keep your toes toasty warm and dry on deck, but lookin’ totes cute, too, with these fall boot picks from style expert ANDREW HOGE.

1. Chloe Rain Boot, Kamik The “Chloe” rain boot offers a streamlined, modern take on the classic design in four standard colors, including this cheery, sunshine yellow hue. And, because you are likely to live in your boots this fall, potential wearers will be pleased to learn the insole is made with an odor-eliminating treatment and grippy outsoles for stability. ($59.99; us.kamik.com)

2. Rain Runner Mule, Western Chief If you plan on sailing for extended periods of time this fall, having to pull on your clunkier Wellington boots every time you step outside might become a cumbersome task. Thankfully you can snag a pair of slip-on “Rain Runner” mules by Seattle-based Western Chief to keep your feet dry while effortlessly spending time on deck. ($45; westernchief.com)

3. Ballard III Lace WP, The North Face Planning on disembarking for a misty hike or jaunt around town? You will want to have a pair of waterproof “Ballard III WPs” ready to go. This design combines utilitarian features including a seamless knit collar and rubber lugs for traction with stylish suede and leather details. ($139; thenorthface.com)

4. Magda Boot, Woden Those hoping to keep their boot style streamlined will want to visit Sole Food to pick up a pair of Magda boots by Woden. This sleek, waterproof design features recycled rubber soles in a contoured silhouette that expertly balances sustainability and style. ($119.90; available from Sole Food in University Village; shopsolefood.com)

5. Polished Tall Boots, Chooka There is a reason the tried-and-true Wellington rain boot is a Pacific Northwest staple; they can take you from home to office to boat without fear of rain-soaked socks. Seattle-based Chooka has reimagined this design in a modern luminous rubber complete with memory foam insole. ($80; shopchooka.com)

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6. Greenstride™ Ray City Waterproof Boots, Timberland Available in five fashion-forward neutral hues, the “Ray City” waterproof boots offer the perfect combination of street smarts and PNW outdoor know-how. Plus, they are designed with sustainability top-of-mind with well-rated leather, recycled laces, and linings, and GreenStride™ soles made using 75% natural sugar cane and rubber from trees. ($170; timberland.com)

Andrew Hoge is a Seattle-based fashion, beauty, and lifestyle writer who covers the Pacific Northwest’s evolving style and cultural scene. Follow his perspective on Instagram at @andrewhoge.