SWIMS mixes form and function with its waterproof loafers, which not only look great, but work to keep water out, too.
Who says rain shoes can't be fashion statements? Certainly not SWIMS, the company behind the waterproof loafer. The company first came to fame for its rubber galoshes but has since found better ways to keep rainwater (and water in general) away from your shoes.
Chief among them is the company's now-iconic loafers. Appropriate for the office and the outdoors, SWIMS loafers are constructed with natural rubber and TPU, which means that they are, in fact, waterproof.
SWIMS loafers are extremely breathable, encouraging ventilation and dryness thanks to their specially designed fabric that is meant to allow sweat to dry while simultaneously keeping water out. Moreover, thanks to the outsole's fabricated treads, you'll have great grip and traction even on the slickest of surfaces. While you probably won't need to machine wash your SWIMS (you could just take a sponge and dab away any dirt), these shoes are fabricated with materials that can be laundered at up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, SWIMS shoes feature a special drainage system, so that even if you do step in a puddle, water will be guided out and away with haste.
But SWIMS doesn't stop at functionality — rather, the company's loafers are also some of the most fun we've seen. Not only are they available in a wide range of styles, but there are also multiple color options. These aren't your standard-issue brown leather loafers. You could get your SWIMS in shades of aqua, orange, or anything in between.
Of course, if you're looking for a more standard waterproof shoe, you could also go with SWIMS' classic galoshes or rain boots. Those will get the job done, too, but the loafers may just help you stand out a bit more. — Lulu Chang
Pros: Stylish and unique aesthetic, machine washable, breathable, lightweight
Cons: Relatively expensive for loafers (rain boots are a bit less expensive)