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The Best Rubber Boots for Men in 2021

If you haven’t picked up on it by now, we’re all about a well-rounded rotation of the best men’s shoes of all sorts, and we think you should take the same approach as you curate your closet. Enter the unheralded-yet-essential rubber boots, but don’t get it twisted.

You’re going to need a pair of the best rubber boots, not just the same-old, same-old, for winter and beyond. We’re not exactly talking about the best work boots, because top-notch rubber boots are even more well-equipped for what lies ahead.

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After all, what’s the point of curating a wardrobe filled with the best men’s clothing brands if you’re not invested in equally high-quality footwear to match, right? Plus, no one likes dealing with boots that can’t pass muster in the rain, snow, or sleet. With all of that in mind, allow us to introduce you to the best rubber boots for men.

Hunter Original Insulated Commando Boots

Hunter Original Insulated Commando Boots
Nordstrom

Hunter takes things up a notch from its famed slip-on boots with these tough, tactical, and snow storm-ready boots in a sleek black color.

XTRATUF Legacy Chelsea Boots

XTRATUF Legacy Chelsea Boots
Huckberry
XTRATUF boots are put to the test in the toughest conditions the world over, including the high seas, so you can be sure these burly Chelsea boots are up to the task of getting you around town.

SOREL Caribou Waterproof Boots

SOREL Caribou Shearling Boots
Nordstrom

SOREL doesn’t miss a beat when crafting the best rubber boots on the market, and thanks to the protection these offer, neither will you.

Salomon Shelter CSWP Rubber Boots

Salomon CSWP Waterproof Boots
MR. PORTER

Salomon blends technical fabrics like ripstop with the hard-wearing construction of a traditional hiking boot, with rubber elements designed to protect you in all types of terrain.

Muck Boots Originals Lace-Up Boots

Muck Boots Originals Lace-Up Boots
REI

If it’s a no-fuss pair of durable black rubber boots you seek, it’s hard to go wrong with a tried-and-true favorite from Muck Boots.

KEEN Anchorage III Waterproof Boots

KEEN Anchorage III Boots
REI

KEEN’S boots blend the easygoing wearability of a Chelsea boot with the long-lasting dependability and terrain-ready performance of a hiking boot, making them downright essential for inclement weather.

L.L. Bean Stormchaser Boots

L.L. Bean Stormchaser Boots
L.L. Bean

Go beyond the famed and much-loved. traditional “Bean Boots” with the aptly named and performance-minded Stormchaser Boots.

Sperry Saltwater Nylon Duck Boots

Sperry Saltwater Deck Boots
Sperry

Sperry amps things up beyond its iconic boat shoes with these weather-ready and downright cool-looking duck boots in an eye-catching color to shake off those winter doldrums.

FRYE Korver Chelsea Boots

FRYE Korver Chelsea Boots
FRYE

Perhaps best known for its refined dress boots, FRYE comes through in the clutch with one heck of a durable, rugged, and distinctive pair of rubber Chelsea boots for when you don’t want to sacrifice style or performance.

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